Local Events

  • Locals Only: Ventura County Events

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    through May 18 - “Discover the Real George Washington” Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. Approximately 100 original objects from Mount Vernon associated with George Washington— including the only surviving complete set of his famous dentures. Learn about the real George Washington. The Reagan Library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 regular admission, $12.00 for seniors 62 and over, $9.00 for children 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. (800) 410-8354 www.reaganlibrary.com

    May 3 - May 12 - Ventura Music Festival - in venues throughout the city, this year’s line-up of performances features talented vocalists, string quartets, a “rising stars” competition and more. In addition to the music, each year a group of local artists is selected by the Festival to create works for display preceding the concert. http://www.venturamusicfestival.org/

    May 8 – 12 - Ventura County Women Join Together for Habitat for Humanity’s National “Women Build” week. www.habitatventura.org.

    May 12 - Mariachi Festival, Oxnard

    May 12 - Street Fair - Simi Valley

    May 12 - "Funtastic Family Magic Show" at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. 11a and again at 2p. Adults: $10; children $8. (805)583-7900.

    Sunday, May 13 - MOTHER'S DAY

    May 15 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    May 16: TALES AT THE RANCH - Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, 7p. Wyatt McCrea, grandson of legendary film stars Joe McCrea and his wife Frances Dee, who were also local ranchers, will share his grandparents' life in Ventura County and their many community activities. $5 for non-members; free to CRF members. 805 389-8182 or www.camarilloranch.org

    May 19 - 20 - California Strawberry Festival, Strawberry Meadows, College Park, 3250 S. Rose Avenue at Highway 1, Oxnard.. One of the largest annual events for the public in Ventura County. Arts and craft, entertainment on two stages, food booths featuring our famous local strawberries. Adults $12; active military with ID and seniors $8; and youths 5 thru 12 - $5. No charge for children 4 and under. On-site parking $5. Proceeds benefit non-profit and service organizations as well as scholarships. toll free (888)288-9242 or www.strawberry-fest.org

    May 20 - Conejo Wine & Jazz Fest event at Conejo Creek Park - North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand aks. $50. (805)380-6015 or www.conejowineandjazz.com/

    May 22 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    May 26 - 27 - 35th Annual Ojai Art in the Park, juried Fine Arts Festival. Free. Downtown Ojai, 10a - 5p between Signal and Montgomery Streets. (805) 646-0117.

    May 26 - 27 - Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival - organized by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. musicians, and food and crafts vendors. All proceeds support charities associated with the Rotary Club.

    May 27 - Mount Cross Lutheran Church concert 2p at 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo. $15 Donation at the door. (805)484-2054.

    Monday, May 28 - MEMORIAL DAY

    May 29 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    June 3 - May 6 - "First Sunday at the Airport" at Santa Paula Airport, displaying aircraft of all ages and types. Museum hangars are open with docents on hand to give free tours. Located alongside Highway 126 between Palm Avenue and 10th Street, Santa Paula. (805)525-1109 or www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org/

    June 5 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    June 7 - Gourmet Food Trucks unite at Heritage Square, 7th Street & "A" Street, downtown Oxnard. Awesome eats & entertainment. 6 - 10pm.

    Jun 7 - Jun 10 - Ojai Music Festival

    Jun 10 - 26th Annual Ojai Wine Festival - 1p. Lake Casitas

    June 12 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    Thursday, June 14 - Flag Day

    June 16 - 4th Annual Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash. 2012 marks the 80th anniversary of Cash’s birthday. The festival features a great line-up of bands playing their own hits along with Cash covers, a display of vintage cars and motorcycles, priceless memorabilia, a juried pin-up contest, and plenty of food and drinks. Ventura County Fairgrounds. www.roadshowrevival.com

    Sunday, June 17 - FATHER'S DAY

    June 19 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    June 20: TALES AT THE RANCH - Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, 7p. $5 for non-members; free to CRF members. 805 389-8182 or www.camarilloranch.org

    Thursday, June 21 - First day of Summer

    June 22 - Greek Festival, Camarillo

    June 24 - Vans Warped Tour 2012 - The touring concert and extreme sports event has been a favorite among multigenerational punk rockers since 1995. 11a – 9p. Ventura County Fairgrounds. http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands

    June 26 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    June 29 - Aug. 5 - Kingsmen Festival, Thousand Oaks

    July 1 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 3 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    July 4 - 4th of July Street Fair. Stretches nine blocks along Main Street, Downtown. It features more than 250 participating artisans, entertainment on six stages and plenty of food choices. Kids' attractions include pony and train rides, rock climbing, and a Pushem-Pullem parade. 10a – 5p. Free. (805) 654-7800/(805) 648-2075 www.venturastreetfair.com

    July 4 - Annual Fillmore 4th of July Chili Cook-off & Car Show. 10a - 4p http://fillmorecarshow.com/

    July 5 - Gourmet Food Trucks unite at Heritage Square, 7th Street & "A" Street, downtown Oxnard. Awesome eats & entertainment. 6 - 10pm.

    July 6 - 14 - 2012 Ventura Film Festival - This is the largest and most prestigious film festival in Ventura County, with hundreds of films, exciting parties and activities spanning ten days each summer. The Ventura Film Festival is a 100% volunteer based charity event raising money and awareness for forest and ocean preservation and the environment. (805) 644-9981 www.venturafilmfestival.org

    July 8 - "First Sunday at the Airport" at Santa Paula Airport, displaying aircraft of all ages and types. Museum hangars are open with docents on hand to give free tours. Located alongside Highway 126 between Palm Avenue and 10th Street, Santa Paula. (805)525-1109 or www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org/

    July 8 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 10 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    July 14 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their wn dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    July 15 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 17 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    July 18 - TALES AT THE RANCH - Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, 7p. $5 for non-members; free to CRF members. 805 389-8182 or www.camarilloranch.org

    July 20 - 22 - Citrus Festival, Santa Paula

    July 21 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    July 21 - 22 - 7th Annual Pirate Days Festival. Pirates will be blowing into the Ventura Harbor Village for a weekend of good-natured pillaging and plundering. Professional pirate live action shows by Pirates for Hire, three daily costume contests, a children’s hunt for treasure, an outdoor pirate-themed movies at Kid’s Pirate Boot Camp and Adult Pirate Pub Crawl. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 22 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 24 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    July 28 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    July 28 & 29 - Salsa Festival, Oxnard

    July 29 - Eighth Annual Dog-Gone Cat-a-Strophic HUGS, SLURPS and SLOBBERS Adoptathon - The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter and Rescue Me Inc. are dedicated to finding homes for EVERY ONE of the shelter’s homeless at the Eighth Annual Dog-Gone Cat-a-Strophic HUGS, SLURPS and SLOBBERS event on July 29th from 9-4 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter located at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA. www.rescuemeinc.org

    July 29 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    July 31 - Country Lovers Western Dance Club. Every Tueday! 6:30p lesson review; 7p. line-dance lesson; 7:30p couples lesson; 8 - 9p open dancing. All ages welcome; partners not needed. $3 visitors; first-time visitors free at the Moose Lodge, 10269 Telephone Road, Ventura. (805)647-1893.

    August 1 - 12, - County Fair, Ventura

    Aug 4 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    Aug 5 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    Aug 5 - "First Sunday at the Airport" at Santa Paula Airport, displaying aircraft of all ages and types. Museum hangars are open with docents on hand to give free tours. Located alongside Highway 126 between Palm Avenue and 10th Street, Santa Paula. (805)525-1109 or www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org/

    Aug 11 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    Aug 12 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music — jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    Aug 15 - TALES AT THE RANCH - Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, 7p. $5 for non-members; free to CRF members. 805 389-8182 or www.camarilloranch.org

    Aug 18 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    Aug 18 - 19 - Arts in the Park - Local artists display amazing glass work, jewelry, sculpture, hand created crafts and more, outdoors 10a – 6p at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. Street chalk artists create “Chalk for Charity” pieces along the Village Promenade to support FOODShare. Live music and junior art competitions will take place throughout the weekend. Admission and parking are free. http://www.venturachamber.com/content/community_devel/arts_in_the_park.asp.

    Aug 19 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    Aug 25 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    Aug 26 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music —jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    August 26 - Chiefs Along the Channel - Pontiac, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile Car Show, 10a – 4p at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn for car enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy. Presented by The Channel Islands Chapter of the Pontiac Oakland Club International, Chiefs Along the Channel Car Show includes live music, raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and an awards ceremony. Admission is free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    Sept 1 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    Sept 2 - Summer Sounds Concert Series - Visitors soak up the sun while listening to an eclectic mix of music—jazz, pop, rock, reggae and more. 1 - 4 p at the Ventura Harbor Village Carousel Stage. Free. www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

    Sept 8 - Music Under the Stars Series. Events are held under the summer night sky 7:30 - 9:30p at the beautiful and historic Olivas Adobe. Each Saturday features a different musician or group, ranging from reggae to hip hop to jazz. Guests can bring their own dinner or reserve a table for catering, then dance the night away. Tickets are $20 each. www.cityofventura.net/mus

    December 8 - Parade of Lights, Oxnard

    December 15 - Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights, Ventura