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.

10th National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car Show for Southern California on July 14th in Oxnard

The Coachman Car Club of Ventura County is hosting the 10th National Collector Car Appreciation Day Car Show for Southern California on Sunday, July 14th, 2019. Event to take place at Vista Ford Lincoln of Oxnard, 1501 Auto Center Drive from 11am to 4pm.

This event is open to all makes and models of collector cars, whether it be a car, truck, SUV, hot rod, exotic, sedan, hatchback, muscle car, rat rod, sports car, sport compact, domestic, import, JDM, European, and everything in between.

Entertainment is coordinated by Pinups for American Heroes. Live Music from incredible local talent, and the ever popular and classy Pinup Competition. The pinup competition is open to all that would like to compete!

Event proceeds will be donated to the non-profit, Turning Point Foundation, which provides support to those with mental iillnesses in Ventura County.

More info at www.vistamotorsports.com/nccad10.

17th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World Thousand Oaks in August

The 17th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard will take place on Sundays once again this year from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. August 4th through 25th, 2019.

The Lineup:

August 4th: Barbara Morrison - Queen of the Blues

August 11th: Freddy Lopez and the Vibe Tribe - Featuring the blues and gospel legend, Tata Vega

August 18th: The Carl Verheyen Band - World class guitar virtuoso and singer.

August 25th: Darrell Leonard’s Line Up - The best horn blowers meet the best rhythm players.

Parking available on Thousand Oaks Blvd. and may be available at the Civic Arts Plaza (fee may apply). Get there EARLY for best seats! This is a POPULAR series!

Lawn seating, please bring lawn chairs/blankets for your comfort. Please remember: no pets, smoking, alcohol or glassware allowed.

More at www.gardensoftheworld.info/GardensEvent.cfm

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Summer Movies, June through August

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents free movies at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley this summer. The 2019 lineup includes:

• Saturday, June 29: How to Train Your Dragon - The Hidden World

• Saturday, July 27: Small Foot

Movies start at dusk. Pre-movie craft activities and games start at 6:30pm. Visit www.rsrpd.org/events/movies_in_the_park.php for more information.

The District also presents "Dive In" Movies (6-10PM) for $3 per person (kids under 2 are free) at the Rancho Simi Community Pool, 1765 Royal Avenue on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 22 “Ralph Breaks the Internet”

• Saturday, July 6: “The LEGO Movie: The Second Part”

• Saturday, August 10: “Incredibles 2”

Call 805.584.4435 for more information.

31st Annual Santa Barbara French Festival July 13-14, 2019

The Santa Barbara French Festival returns to Oak Park July 13-14, 2019 to celebrate Bastille Day and all the things that make the French cultural history so rich. Great food, wine, mimosas, crepes, delicious pastries, music, dance, -- and, of course, the infamous Pooch Parade!

For two days Santa Barbara truly is the American Riviera as the French influences take over Oak Park. Each day the fun starts at 11:00 am when the entertainment kicks off on three different stages and continues non-stop until 7:00. The stages will be filled with dance and music from more than 30 different acts including performances, audience participation and instruction. And every minute of entertainment is all free!

The entertainment is only part of what the Festival has to offer -- more than 50 booths will be offering everything from crepes and delicious French pastries to face painting and henna tattoos. You can grab a mimosa or a beer, as you peruse some beautiful paintings and photography. Enjoy a delicious crepe while shopping for your French Festival t-shirt and beret. Take a moment for a quick massage and before you settle in for the next performance and a sinfully delicious croissant. All in the beautiful setting of Santa Barbara's Oak Park.

The French Festival takes place in Oak Park, which is located at the corner of W. Junipero Street and Alamar Avenue in Santa Barbara. Admission is free. Festival is a non-smoking event. For more information visit FrenchFestival.com.

City of Camarillo Friday Night Movies in the Park in July and August 2019

The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District once again is hosting a series of free outdoor movies on Friday nights starting July 12 through August 16, 2019 at various park in the city. Refreshments available for purchase. Movies start at 8pm.

Visit http://www.pvrpd.org/howdoi/special_events/movies_in_the_park.asp for more information.

Food Trucks will be on site for snack purchases (bring cash).
Live music performance before each movie, from 6-8pm, courtesy of Rock City Studios.
Lawn games available to play with before movie.

The lineup:

July 12: Captain Marvel at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St.

Food Trucks available onsite (Deli Doctor, Famous Tacos, Cowboy John's BBQ, Middle Feast, The Magical Kitchen, Mister Softee & Tikiz Shaved Ice)

July 19: The Secret Life of Pets (PG) at Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Blvd

Food Trucks available onsite (Hungry Belly Thai, Famous Tacos, Baby's Badass Burgers, Mister Softee & Tikiz Shaved Ice)

July 26: Bumblebee (PG-13) at Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road

Food trucks: Cowboy John's BBQ, The Magical Kitchen, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Mister Softee, Tikiz Shaved Ice, Hungry Belly Thai, Deli Doctor, Famous Tacos

August 2: The LEGO Movie 2 (PG) at Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Road

Food Trucks available onsite (Famous Tacos, Cowboy John's BBQ, Baby's Badass Burgers, Mister Softee, Tikiz Shaved Ice, Hungry Belly Thai, Deli Doctor)

August 9: 42 (PG-13) at Bob Kildee Park, 1030 Temple Avenue

Food Trucks available onsite (Mister Softee, Tikiz Shaved Ice, Deli Doctor, Famous Tacos, Cowboy John's BBQ, The Magical Kithcen, The Grilled Cheese Truck)

August 16: The Incredibles 2 at Community Center Park

Brings lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and enjoy! Movies, dates subject to change, so check the PVRD website for updates.

2019 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from the Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Information: (805) 495-6471. Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, 805/381-2791 ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Senior Home Run Derby, ages 50+ Borchard Community Center: $5.00 9:00-11:00am, 805/381-2744

Home Run Derby, Borchard Community Center:  $5.00, 8:30-10:30am, 805/495-4674 (for men and women 16+ and men's masters 40+) Each batter is given 10 outs. A home run is a fair ball hit over the fence. How many can you smash out? Plaques awarded to top finishers.  This is an excellent time for families to enjoy park facilities, watch some awesome hitters and compete!

FREE Family Open Swim from noon to 4pm at the Community Pool at CLU and Newbury Park High School pools. 805/241-0894

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Southern California’s premier high-energy, contemporary country band, Gold Rush Country combines the showmanship of a classic rock act with the heart and soul of today’s top 40 country hits. The band has appeared in concert with Grammy Award-winners Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves, Kixx Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), Eddie Money, and Justin Moore. With female and male lead vocals, a driving rhythm section, seamless vocal harmonies, and virtuoso instrumentalists, Gold Rush Country gets people’s feet tapping & two-stepping! Featuring both country favorites and patriotic tunes, the concert includes Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise,” Jason Aldean’s “Just Getting’ Started,” Carrie Underwood’s “Two Black Cadillacs,” Little Big Town’s “Pontoon,” and Billy Currington’s “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” among others.