Festivals & fairs
Food festivals, cultural celebrations, art walks, and county fairs across Ventura County, sorted by date so you never miss one.
Updated · 13 upcoming
The 54th Annual Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show is planned for September 11-13 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Family-owned and operate
This Friday · 10:00 AM
Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
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,
This Saturday · 10:00 AM
Ventura Harbor Village
Ventura, CA
The Ventura Art & Chalk Festival is a family-friendly weekend celebration at Ventura Harbor Village featuring live chalk
This Saturday · 10:00 AM
Ventura Harbor Village
Ventura, CA
Boots & Brews Country Music Festival returns to Ventura with a celebration of country music, cold beer, and local food
Next Sunday · 2:00 PM
Plaza Park
Ventura, CA
The 40th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 2, 3, and 4, 2026 in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue. Festival hours 1pm to 11pm
Oct 2 · 1:00 PM
Downtown Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA
The 29th Annual Oxnard Multicultural Festival is presented by the City of Oxnard's Community Relations Commission. The festival is held annually on th
Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Plaza Park
Oxnard, CA
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise presents its Simi Valley Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11am to 6pm. Located at Lemon Park (Ranch
Oct 3 · 11:00 AM
Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo Community Park)
Simi Valley, CA
A VIP experience option is available on Friday night with premium seating and meet-and-greet access
Oct 11 · 7:00 PM
Rubicon Theatre Company
Ventura, CA
dance featuring The Nutcracker, Pacific Festival Ballet
Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks, CAdance featuring The Nutcracker, Pacific Festival Ballet
Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks, CAdance featuring The Nutcracker, Pacific Festival Ballet
Dec 20 · 2:00 PM
Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks, CA
dance featuring Pacific Festival Ballet
May 22 · 2:00 PM
Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks, CAdance featuring Pacific Festival Ballet
Aug 7 · 2:00 PM
Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Scherr Forum
Thousand Oaks, CAVentura County loves a festival. The calendar runs from the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard and the Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo to the Obon Festival, food truck fests, downtown art walks, and the Ventura County Fair each summer. Fall brings Oktoberfest and harvest celebrations; spring fills up with cultural fiestas and street fairs.
This hub pulls every festival, fair, and celebration on the calendar into one date-sorted list. Looking for something sooner? See this weekend's events or free events.
Good to know
13 upcoming festivals and fairs are on the Ventura County calendar, sorted by date above. The county's marquee annuals include the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, the Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo, the Obon Festival in Oxnard, and the Ventura County Fair.
The California Strawberry Festival is held each spring in Oxnard and is one of Ventura County's biggest annual events. When this year's dates are confirmed, the festival appears in the list above with the exact date, hours, and ticket details.
Most are. County fairs, food festivals, and cultural celebrations like Obon and the Greek Festival are built for all ages. Check each event's page for admission, parking, and whether outside food or pets are allowed.