152nd Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 29 to August 9, 2026

The 2026 Ventura County Fair will take place July 29 to August 9 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 TBA, Ages 6-12 TBA, Ages 65+ TBA, Ages 0-5 free (DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM 5/26 TO 6/30).

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. Early opening time on August 4 only is 11am.

Special Promotion Days:

• Wednesday, July 29 – $5 before 5pm

• Friday, July 31 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

• Tuesday, August 4 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.

• Thursday, August 6 – Community Heroes Day - All teachers, military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

• Friday, August 7 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.

Carnival Wristband Days - NEW for 2026 - wristbands available every day.

Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

• Wednesday, July 29: Bush

• Thursday, July 30: Marshmello

• Friday, July 31: Iration

• Saturday, August 1: Jake Owen

• Sunday, August 2 3PM: Herencia de Patrones ft. Banda Maguey and Banda Toro

• Monday, August 3 - Ashanti ft. Bow Wow

• Tuesday, August 4 - Switchfoot ft. Hoobastank

• Wednesday, August 5: Nate Smith

Pacifico Stage: Check website for updates.

Flying U Rodeo will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 7th (7pm), 8th (2pm and 7pm) and 9th (2pm and 7pm). Ages 13+ $11.45. Children 3-12 $9.29 (lap children do not require ticket). Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.

2026 Concerts at the Plaza at the Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza July 11 to September 5

Concerts at the Plaza is a free Saturday evening concert series at the Simi Civic Center Plaza on Tapo Canyon Road off the 118 in Simi Valley, in the Regal Cinema Plaza Food Court. Concerts run from 6-9pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show.

2026 Lineup:

7/11: Soul Jukebox & The Funky Divas (Dance Soul)

7/18: Sonic Kiss (Duran Duran Tribute)

7/25: The Way (80s/90s Hits)

8/1: Pre-Existing Condition (Classic Rock) and Pretty Boy Floyd (Hollywood glam band - not a tribute band!

8/15: America Made (Toby Keith Tribute)

8/22: JACK’D (Dance Band)

9/5: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)

More info at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576638880865

About Event Organizer, The East Coast Pizza Company

Located in the heart of Simi Valley’s Civic Center Plaza, The East Coast Pizza Company is a family-owned restaurant serving up authentic, handcrafted pies in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Proud supporter of local events and community connections.

5th Annual Touch-a-Truck Event at Hueneme Beach on Saturday, October 10, 2026

The City of Port Hueneme presents its 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck event at Hueneme Beach, 550 Surfside Drive on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Free event will feature trucks and vehicles, arts and crafts, food trucks, music and more. Free parking in lots A and B and along Surfside Drive. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1382/Touch-a-Truck

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta July 15-19, 2026

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta takes place July 15 through 19, 2026. Free admission. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, live music, live art, beer and wine zone, car show (Saturday 10am-3pm) and much more. Hours are 4-10PM Wed/Thu, 4-11PM Fri, 10am-11pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.

Detailed schedule at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days.

2026 Independence Day Fireworks Display in Santa Barbara on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting its annual Independence Day fireworks display beginning at 9pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026 off West Beach.

From noon to 8:45pm there will be live music at the West Beach bandstand. From 11am to 9pm, enjoy food and vendor booths on the Cabrillo Boulevard Sidewalk at West Beach.

Radio simulcast on 92.9 KjEE (92.9 FM) or watch a livestream of the fireworks show at KEYT.com. The show is about 20 minutes long.

More details at www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/events/july4.asp.

Lil' Ranchers Summer Roundup at Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 7 to August 4, 2026

Mark your calendars for "Lil' Ranchers Days" at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 7th through August 4th, 2026 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun for the entire family with activities & live kids music, feeding the ranch animals and more! 

Admission:
- Members free
- Non-members: $10/person (2 y/o & up)
- Under 2 free

www.leonisadobemuseum.org

2026 Hueneme Beach Festival Planned for July 11-12

The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 11-12, 2026. 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/1422/Hueneme-Beach-Festival

2026 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 11 to September 5

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 2026 Lineup:

• July 11: Colette Lovejoy Band (Classic Rock/Soul - 60s-80s)

• July 18: Nautical Thrust (70s/80s Yacht Rock)

• July 25: Buena Onda (Latin/Soul)

• August 1: Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock)

• August 8: Heartbreak Over Petty (Tom Petty Tribute)

• August 15: 805 Social Club (History of Pop Tribute Show)

• August 22: A Lil Bit of Everything (Rock and Country)

• August 29: Brittney & the B Sides (Dance Music 60s-Today)

• September 5: 80s Invasion (80s Tribute)

45th Annual Wings Over Camarillo Airshow on August 15-16, 2026

The Camarillo Wings Association will host the 2026 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99s.

The event will take place August 15 and 16, 2026 at the Camarillo Airport. Gates open at 9am. Aerial performances run from noon to approximately 4pm. The theme of the 2026 event is “Celebrating 90 Years of the DC-3 - A Legend That Changed the World.”

The air show includes aerobatic performances from classic warbirds from the CAF, military aircraft, experimental aircraft, and more. On the ground will be a classic car show, aircraft display models, food vendors, craft beer, interactive STEM Pavilion, and more.

This event will feature a unique tribute to our military veterans that includes a recreation of wartime air combat with stunning pyrotechnics of fire and controlled explosions.  Military aircraft, past and present, will be on display for an up-close and personal one-of-a-kind experience.  This year, visitors can enjoy a Flight Line Preview from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the pilots and crew will be on hand to answer any questions and talk about the unique history of the aircraft.

Visit www.wingsovercamarillo.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Gate prices are $45 for adults. Advance tickets online are $33 General Admission (17+), $16 Youth (6-16), and $24 Active Military w/ID.

2026 City of Calabasas 4th of July Activities

The City of Calabasas is hosting the following activities on Saturday, July 4, 2026:

The Lakeside Fun Run is presented by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Events begin at 7:45 am and include 4 and 2 mile runs, 2 mile walk and 1/4 mile races for youth 12 and under. Register at calabasasrec.org.

Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center, 2300 Park Sorrento, on July 4th from noon–5:30 pm. Spend the day poolside. There will be games, prizes, music and more. Outside food is permitted - coolers, ice chests, glass bottles, alcohol are prohibited. Free admission.

More information at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/special-events