151st Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 30 to August 10, 2025

The 2025 Ventura County Fair will take place July 30 to August 10 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:  

Regular admission: Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free

Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with $10 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/parking-shuttles.

Fair hours are 12pm to 11pm daily

Special Promotion Days:

• Wednesday, July 30 – $5 before 5pm

• Friday, August 1 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

• Tuesday, August 5 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.

• Thursday, August 7 – Community Heroes Day - All military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

• Friday, August 8 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.

Carnival Wristband Days will be Thursday, July 31 and August 4 and 5. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 8pm these days.

Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7pm. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

• Wednesday, July 30 - Beach Block Party ft. Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, & Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa

• Thursday, July 31 - Diplo

• Friday, August 1 - Dirty Heads

• Saturday, August 2 - Lee Brice

• Sunday, August 3 - La Maquinaria Norteña & La Séptima Banda ft. Mi Banda El Mexicano

• Monday, August 4 - Flo Rida ft. Bubba Sparxxx

• Tuesday, August 5 - Dylan Scott ft. Cheat Codes

• Wednesday, August 6 - Scotty McCreery ft. Kruse Brothers

Station Stage Lineup (Shows start at 9pm):

• July 30: Foreigner Unauthorized (Foreigner Tribute)

• July 31: Motley2 (Motley Crue Tribute)

• August 1: Blank Space (Taylor Swift Tribute)

• August 2: Definitely Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute)

• August 3: Amore Prohibido

• August 4: The Outlaw Mariachi

• August 5: Kruse Brothers

• August 6: Bee Gees Fever (Bee Gees Tribute)

• August 7: The White Buffalo

• August 8: Morgan Wallen Experience (Morgan Wallen Tribute)

• August 9: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

• August 10: Caliente & Juano and Friends

Announced on July 5th: Flying U Rodeo Company will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 8th (7pm), 9th (2pm and 7pm) and 10th (2pm and 7pm). Adults $10. Children $8. Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.

2025 Rock the Collection Summer and Fall Concert Series in Oxnard in August and September

The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard is hosting its Rock the Collection Free Concert Series this year on designated Thursday nights, 6:30-8PM at Collection Park. The series will feature everyone’s favorite rock and pop classics performed by popular tribute bands.

The lineup is as follows:

• Aug 13: Rocketman - Elton John Tribute

• Aug 27: The Long Run - Eagles Tribute

• Sep 10: Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute

• Sep 24: The Kings of Queen - Queen Tribute

Updates at thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2025

2025 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks on hand.

All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.

The lineup:

June 15: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

July 6: DSB (Journey Tribute), followed by patriotic drone show

August 3: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)

August 17: Brandon Ragan Project

For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

2025 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 12 to August 30

Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard near the Marine Emporium Landing at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information and details about each concert.

The 2025 Lineup:

• July 12: Decadent Decades (Rock/Pop)

• July 19: Ashford Gordon (Contemporary Blues)

• July 26: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)

• August 2: Lil Bit of Everything (Country Rock)

• August 9: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)

• August 16: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)

• August 23: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk & Blues)

• August 30: Psychedelic Summer (60s/70s)

2025 Hueneme Beach Festival Planned for July 12-13

The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 12-13, 2025. Hours are 11am to 8pm both days.

Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, high school band competition, Hueneme Beach Wrestling Tournament, and more.

Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org.

2025 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 Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

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, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice will be served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Registration taken 8:30-10:30am; the swinging starts at 9:00am! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+. Information/rules: 805-495-4674

SENIOR Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am,
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Presented by the Goebel Center; onsite Registration & Check-In starts at 8:30am. Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories. $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm! Stop by for a cool time! Wear sunscreen!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

www.crpd.org/fourth

2025 Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park - May through September

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2025.

Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)

Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.

The Lineup:

• Memorial Day Monday, May 26: DSB - Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)

• Friday, July 4: The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

• Sunday, July 20: The Tina Turner Tribute

• Sunday, August 10: Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)

• Labor Day Monday, September 1: Skynyrd and Frynds (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/events/summer-concerts-in-the-park

2025 Summer Music in the Park Free Concert Series in Simi Valley in June, July, August

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2025 Music in the Park free concert series at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Lineup is as follows:

Saturday, June 21: Cali Country All Stars

Saturday, July 19: Bruno Mars and Britney Spears Tribute

Saturday, August 16: Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Visit rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php for more information. Bring your picnic basket or purchase food at the events. Parking is free, but limited. Umbrellas/canopies are okay on the perimeters but not in the main event area. Alcohol is permitted; intoxication is not. Dogs on leash allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.

2025 Music in the Park at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park on July 12 - Elton John Tribute

Join in on an evening of free entertainment and listen to Kenny Metcalf - Elton John, The Early Years, on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park at 6:30pm.

A free shuttle is provided to and from the Oak Park Community Center. 

Kona Ice and Rock n Roll Café trucks will be on hand.

Bring blankets and chairs. 

rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php

Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.

No smoking/vaping is allowed outside of the designated smoking area.

Umbrellas/canopies are allowed on the outside perimeter.

Alcohol is permitted, intoxication is not. Please drink responsibly. Park Rangers will be on-site to strictly monitor alcohol consumption and enforce park rules.

No BBQ's.

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills - June 15 to August 24, 2025

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 15 to August 24, 2025 (except the Sunday after 4th of July). All concerts start at 5:30 PM with Emerging Artists Opening Act performances. Headliners will follow shortly after and end at 8 PM.

Located at the Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers.

Street parking is available starting at 4:30pm. For more information, visit valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts.

The Schedule:

• June 15: No Duh - A Tribute to No Doubt

• June 22: DJ Quik

• June 29: Mamase - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

• July 4: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza on Friday, July 4th, from 6-9:30PM

• July 13: Twisted Typsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• July 20: Kenny Hale - The Music of Neil Diamond

• July 27: Surfin’ - Tribute to The Beach Boys

• August 3: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute

• August 10: Which One’s Pink - Pink Floyd Tribute

• August 17: DSB - Tribute to Journey

• August 24: Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars Tribute

Parking is available at structures located at 21800 Califa Street across from the park and opens at 4:30 pm (3 pm for 4th of July). Parking fees ($15 - cash only; $25 on July 4th) are a donation to the Valley Cultural Foundation.