39th Annual California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, October 3-5, 2025

The 39th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 3, 4 and 5, 2025. Festival hours 1pm to 11pm Friday (Locals Only Block Party - open to all), 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 7pm Sunday.

One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages, 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, 15 food vendors, and over a dozen non-profits, and much more.

Located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue

Visit www.avofest.com for more information.

28th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show and Carpinteria Independence Parade on Saturday, June 28, 2025

The 28th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show is planned for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in downtown Carpinteria. Following the car show is the annual Carpinteria Independence Parade at 3:30 pm. https://rodsnroses.com

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History Monthly Marketplace the Last Saturday of Each Month

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History hosts a monthly Marketplace 8 am to 3 pm the last Saturday of the month. Vendors sell antiques, collectibles, vintage items, household good, clothing, jewelry, furniture, tools, books, plants, arts and crafts, etc.

Upcoming dates: TBA

Located at 956 Maple Avenue, Carpinteria. More information at www.carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org/marketplaceschedule