2026 Port of Hueneme Banana Festival Planned for Saturday, September 26th

The 13th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival will be back on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come celebrate our diverse working port and explore its amazing contribution to our community focusing on one of its primary imports….bananas. Enjoy a family-focused day with music, food, entertainers, vendors, arts and crafts, kids activities, and banana-themed attractions.

The festival is located at 105 E. Port Hueneme Road. Free admission and parking at the beach lots.

For festival information, visit www.BananaPortFest.com.

California Lemon Festival in Goleta September 26-27, 2026

Stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 26-27, 2026 for the California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm both days.

Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday (9am-3pm), pie eating contests, and more.

For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.

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 10am to 8pm both days.

Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, , 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

3rd Annual Lima Bean Fest at the Oxnard Historic Farm Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026

3rd Annual Lima Bean Fest
 
Oxnard Historic Farm Park Foundation & Museum
1251 Gottfried Place, Oxnard
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Enjoy a Lima Bean tasting contest, music, games, kids crafts, slide show, site tours, history, lima beans for sale, and more.
 
Admission: Free
 
www.oxnardfarmpark.org/upcoming-events/the-3rd-annual-lima-bean-fest

Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 12 & 13, 2026

The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 12 and 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.

More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.

Ventura Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show September 11-13, 2026

The 54th Annual Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show is planned for September 11-13 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Family-owned and operated, the beloved tradition returns with the nation’s finest artists and crafters eager to showcase their newest creations for a one-of-kind shopping experience unlike any other.

The festival offers a full day of fun for all ages with more than 24,000 handmade creations from hundreds of exhibitors, specialty foods, strolling performers, a KidZone, demonstrations, contests, and more. The event also gives back by supporting local charities in the community.

With such a colossal collection of artistry all under one roof, there is always something new to discover at the west coast’s largest and most prestigious indoor showcase. From jewelry, ceramics, blown glass and woodcarvings, to holiday décor, clothing, eclectic keepsakes, specialty foods, accessories, furniture, ornaments and more, each item is an expression of originality from artists who are share their passions with a personal touch.

General admission is $9. Seniors (62+) and military are $7. Youth (13-17) are $4, and free to kids 12 and under. Hours are Friday and Sunday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm. Parking charged by the VC Fairgrounds is $10.

Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 West Harbor Blvd, Ventura

More information at harvestfestival.com.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Ventura on Saturday, August 22, 2026

Ventura Land Trust’s annual benefit, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Majestic Ventura Theater (NEW LOCATION), 26 South Chestnut Street, Ventura. The festival takes place from 1-7PM, with film showings at 2PM (family-focused matinee) and 7PM.

The film festival features nearly two hours of environmental and activism films indoors, and a community street festival outdoors.

Tickets for the film screenings and more information at www.venturalandtrust.org/wild-scenic-film-festival.

2026 Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 6th

The City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Division hosts its 6th Annual Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park, 500 S. C Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Experience the world of insects through educational exhibits and enriching experiences. There will also be insects to touch, insects to taste, photo opps, bounce houses, live music and more. Free admission.

More information at www.oxnardrecevents.com/insect-festival.html

2026 Santa Barbara Lavender Festival Planned for Saturday, June 27th

The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is planned for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11am to 5pm at the Great Meadow at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive. Free admission and parking.

More details at santabarbaralavenderfestival.com.

38th Annual Ojai Wine Festival at Lake Casitas on Saturday, June 20, 2026

The 38th Annual Ojai Wine Festival is the longest running wine festival in Ventura County. Overlooking scenic Lake Casitas in the Ojai Valley, The Ojai Wine Festival is an idyllic venue to taste award winning wines, amazing craft beers, fine spirits, ciders, kombucha and spiked seltzers. A bountiful selection of wineries and craft breweries will be represented along with a tempting selection of gourmet food trucks selling delicious culinary cuisine. Patrons can shop to their heart’s delight among the arts and crafts booths. Bid on the Silent Wine Auction featuring fine wines, private tasting parties, VIP tours of wineries, artisan crafts and much more.

Admission includes unlimited tastes of wine, beer and spirits, a keepsake crystal wine glass, live band/lakeside dance floor, shop at the fine artisan vendors & gourmet food trucks & bid on the silent auction. Limited to 2500 people.

Non-drink admission tickets are $25 available only on event day.

Children 12 years and under gain free admission with a paying adult. Children must be always monitored.

Hours are noon to 4pm.

About Ojai Wine Festival

The Ojai Wine Festival is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose charitable projects focus on improving education, aiding low-income families, and supporting activities that enrich the lives of area youth. Fitting examples of important projects include our science based Rotary Floating Classroom, Third Grade Dictionary Project, Nordhoff High School’s “Service Above Self” scholarships for graduating seniors, and free Ojai Community Summer Band Concerts. International projects are fostered by the Rotary Foundation through donations from Rotary Club of Ojai West. The Rotary Foundation’s goals are to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.

Visit www.ojaiwinefestival.com to purchase tickets.