Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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Be sure to stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 27-28, 2025 for the 32nd Annual 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, pie eating contests, and more.
For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise presents its Simi Valley Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11am to 6pm. Located at Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo Community Park), 3700 Avenida Simi. Ticket prices are $25 general admission ($18.75 early bird) and $200 for the VIP experience ($125 early bird). Ages 21+ only. Admission includes access to the beer tent, Oktoberfest music and concert viewing area, food trucks and more.
Learn more and get your tickets at simioktoberfest.com.
The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 and 14, 2025 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.
The 7th Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am-3pm.
The Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA), a non-profit organization, is hosting Chinese Cultural Day in celebrating the Moon Festival. The celebration will showcase traditional Chinese music, dance performances, and interactive cultural exhibits, as well as games, food and raffles. Admission is free.
Learn more about CCCA at www.ccca-tocs.org.
2nd Annual Spring Arts, Crafts & Antiques Festival, April 5th 10AM - 4PM
Join us for the 2nd ANNUAL SPRING ARTS, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL. Entrance is free for this one-day event, which includes an open house at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Complex (there will be a $5 charge to tour the Inn, free to tour out buildings). Enjoy music while shopping at the booths of local artisans in a beautiful setting.
If you would like to participate as a vendor or exhibitor, you may check the website or call the museum for the application. Applications are due prior to March 15, or a late fee will be charged.
The festival takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., April 5th at the Stagecoach Inn Museum at 51 S. Ventu Park Rd. in Newbury Park. This event is sponsored by the Conejo Valley Historical Society. www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com
The City of Oxnard presents its 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html
The City of Fillmore presents “Winter Fest” from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Central Park, 250 Central Avenue.
Event includes Lions Club Parade, food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, carolers and more.
Additional details and updates at www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The Calabasas Arts Council welcomes back the 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival at the Calabasas Civic Center and Commons at Calabasas 101 Freeway, exit at Parkway Calabasas. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a premiere, two-day, outdoor event with live entertainment and over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and hundreds of other fine artisans, as well as children’s activities and more.
The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 collectors and art buyers each year. FREE admission and parking (sponsored by Kilroy Realty Corp).
Visit www.calabasasartscouncil.com/CalabasasFineArtsFestival.htm for more information.
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The Fillmore Chamber of Commerce presents its 108th Annual May Festival on Thursday, May 7th through Sunday, May 10th, 2020. Event takes place at Fillmore Central Park, 250 Central Avenue..
There will be fun for everyone, including a special "kiddie" area for younger kids, carnival, arts and crafts, unique food vendors, games, entertainment galore, a beer garden and much more! The Main Stage features top entertainment in a concert style atmosphere and will be family friendly. Enjoy a snack or dinner while enjoying the performances of great bands.
Parade on Saturday morning at 10am.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/Fillmore-May-Festival-1000827206774851/
Festival Hours:
Thursday and Friday 5-11PM
Saturday: 12PM to 11PM
Sunday: 12PM to 9PM
Thursday is Dollar Day! Rides, games and other attractions priced separately.
MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC
Santa Barbara's 47th Annual Greek Festival is planned for July 25-26, 2020 from 11 am to 7 pm in beautiful Oak Park, 600 West Junipero Street. The festival evokes the sights, sounds and tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life. Stroll through Santa Barbara's beautiful Oak Park and experience the simple pleasures of life in a Greek village. Admission and parking is free.
Dozens of volunteers enthusiastically staff their booths, creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Festival-goers return year after year for the food. — Delectable festival favorites like gyros and moussaka. And no Greek village would be complete without homemade pastries like baklava, melomakarona, and kataifi.
Listen to the distinctive sounds of the bouzouki and other exotic instruments played by authentic Greek musicians who perform traditional and popular songs. Delight in the beauty of the elaborate costumes worn by performers as they share their carefully practiced steps and intricate dances with the enthusiastic audience.
Take advantage of a free Greek dance lesson, and enjoy participating in the same dances you would perform in the traditional villages of Greece. Dance the afternoon away, eat a little (or a lot), shop in the Greek marketplace, relax and enjoy yourself under the oaks in the warm embrace of the best Greek culture has to offer.
More information at www.santabarbaragreekfestival.org.
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