28th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair on Sunday, October 20, 2019

The 28th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest and Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, in between Janss Marketplace and Best Buy. Plenty of parking in the adjacent shopping centers and streets.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair continues this great event with over 19,000 expected attendees and 370 vendors!

Featuring artisans specializing in hand-made products and a Kids Fun Zone with games, crafts, jumpers, soft drinks and pizza. Live music and entertainment too. FREE Admission!

For more information, visit www.ThousandOaksRotary.org.

7th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair in Santa Paula on Monday, September 2, 2019

Stop by the Agriculture Museum on Monday, September 2, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the 7th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair, immediately following Santa Paula’s Labor Day Parade. Offering a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy, admission to the Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair is free!

Generously sponsored by the Topa Topa Flywheelers, the Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair provides visitors the opportunity to take the operator’s seat on vintage tractors, participate in tractor crafts and much more. Other attractions include pie eating contests, apple bobbing, bouncy houses, and many other exciting, family-fun activities! “Our annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair offers good old fashion fun for every member of the family,” Museum Manager of the Agriculture Museum Elena Waller says. “It’s also a great opportunity to explore the Museum’s latest exhibit on the Compton Cowboys.” Opening on Labor Day, this new exhibit features photographs documenting the work and mentorship of modern-day urban cowboys working with at-risk youth in South Central Los Angeles.

Performing at the Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair is Salty Suites. Their songbook of original sand traditional songs will cover bluegrass, old country, swing, and classical music with a current edge. Also performing is the Museum’s very own Haul & Oaks, featuring members of the Education department. Serving up food at the fair is Cowboy John’s Smokin’ BBQ, Farm and Flame and Kona Ice.

Participating at the Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair with exciting educational opportunities and activities is the Santa Paula Bee Club, the UC Master Gardner’s, the Santa Paula Chapter of the Future Farmers of America, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley. Enjoy the sunshine, live music and a variety of entertaining, family-friendly activities at the Agriculture Museum this Labor Day.

2019 Moorpark Country Days Parade and Street Fair on Saturday, October 5th

The Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Moorpark and Country Days
Committee are pleased to present Moorpark Country Days 2019
featuring Moorpark’s premier parade and street fair.
You are invited to participate in this fun family celebration!

Moorpark Country Days will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019 on Historic High Street between Moorpark Ave. and Spring Rd. in Moorpark. Country Days is a time-honored tradition that begins with the cheers and waves of hundreds of families and friends as the parade makes its way along Historic High Street. Immediately following the parade is a good old fashion street fair featuring local vendors, crafts, entertainment, a children’s village and more fun!

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. The street fair runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to the public! Visit www.moorparkcountrydays.com or call 805.529.0322 for more information.

86th Annual Simi Valley Days Parade and Carnival September 12-15, 2019

The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2019 is September 12th to 15th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.

In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!

Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 59, $5 ages 60+. Ages 5 and under are free.

Ride wristbands will be available at the event.

More information at www.svfamf.com.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 12 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 13, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 14, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 15, Noon - 10pm

Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.

144th Annual Ventura County Fair Planned for July 31 to August 11, 2019

The 144th Annual Ventura County Fair, "A Country Fair with Ocean Air" will take place July 31st to August 11th at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.

General Admission Prices in 2019:  Adults (13 to 64) $12.00, Children and Seniors 65+ $9.00.

Opens at 11am every day; early birds on Tuesday, August 6th, allowed in at 10am. Carnival Midway opens at noon daily. Fair closes at 11pm daily. Carnival closes between 11pm and midnight.

Special Admission Days:

Wed 7/31: Dollar Day - entry a measly $1 until 3pm!

Thu 8/1: Feed the Need Day - Purchase an adult admission ticket and bring 5 cans of food for FOOD SHARE before 5PM and Get a FREE return ticket, valid Monday-Thursday, August 5-8.

Fri 8/2: Youth Day -12 and under FREE all day.

Tue 8/6: Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Day - Senior Citizens ages 65 and older and persons with disabilities will be admitted FREE all day.

Wed 8/7: $3 Before 3 Day - $3 admission until 3pm.

Thu 8/8: Military Appreciation Day - All military personnel holding a current, valid military i.d. will be admitted FREE all day.

Carnival Wristband Days: 8/1, 8/5, 8/6, 8/8 - buy wristband until 6pm for unlimited rides until 7pm.

Two-Fair “TOOFERS” - Two Fair Admissions for the Price of one! Bring your ticket stubs from the following fairs to the ticket booth and exchange for free admission to the Fair! Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival, Santa Barbara Fair and Expo, San Diego County Fair, Orange County Fair

Entertainment Lineup (at 7:30PM unless otherwise noted)

• Wed 7/31: Styx

• Thu 8/1: Martina McBride

• Fri 8/2: Melissa Etheridge “The Medicine Show”

• Sat 8/3: Ohio Players

• Sat 8/3: The Emotions

• Sat 8/3: Evelyn “Champagne” King

• Sun 8/4: Dia de la Familia Concert featuring Banda Carnaval, Luis Coronel and Cuarto de Milla

• Mon 8/5: X Ambassadors

• Tue 8/6: Tommy James and the Shondells (1PM)

• Tue 8/6: Brothers Osborne

• Wed 8/7: Daughtry

• Thu 8/8: George Thorogood and the Destroyers “Good to be Bad Tour” - 45 years of rock

• Fri 8/9: Collective Soul

• Sat/Sun 8/10-11: P.R.C.A. Pro Rodeo at 2pm and 7pm

2019 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 18-21

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 18-21, 2019. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

Thursday, July 18th: Carnival Special Dollar Day 6-10PM (rides only $1 each this night only!)

Friday, July 19th 6-10pm: Dizdar Stage Entertainment, Beer and Wine Garden, Kids Fun Zone and Carnival

• 6pm Ozzmania on Dizdar Stage

• 8pm Fan Halen, Van Halen Tribute, on Dizdar Stage

Saturday, July 20th 10am to 8pm: Camarillo Street Fair, Live Music, Carnival, Kids Fun Zone, Motorcycle Show, etc.

• 1:15pm Mini Driver on Dizdar Stage

• 3:30pm Beatles Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 5:45pm Twisted Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 8pm DSB Journey Tribute on Dizdar Stage

Sunday, July 21st: 10am to 8pm: Camarillo Street Fair, Live Music, Carnival, Kids Fun Zone, Motorcycle Show, etc.

• 1:15pm Wanted, Bon Jovi Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 3:30pm Rod Stewart Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 5pm Led Zepagain, Zeppelin Tribute on Dizdar Stage

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

38th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off on August 30 to September 2, 2019

The 38th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off will take place on Labor Day weekend, August 30th to September 2nd, 2019 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

Hours as follows:

• Fri 8/30: 1-10PM

• Sat/Sun 8/31-9/1: 11AM-10PM

• Mon 9/2: 11AM-8PM

Event features chili (but of course), carnival, fair, live entertainment, silent auction, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Learn more and purchase tickets at bgcmalibuchilicookoff.org.