150th Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 31 to August 11, 2024

The 2024 Ventura County Fair will take place July 31 to August 11 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:  

Pre-sale: Ages 13-64 $15/day, Ages 6-12 $10/day, Ages 65+ $10/day, Ages 0-5 free

Regular admission (July 31-August 11): Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free

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 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/free-shuttles-transportation.

The fair opens at noon on weekends and opening day and at 1pm on other weekdays. Midway closes no later than midnight and not before 11pm.

Special Promotion Days:

• Wednesday, July 31 – $3 before 3pm

• Friday, August 2 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

• Monday, August 5 – 805 Day $5 admission before 5pm.

• Tuesday, August 6 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 65 or better and disabled persons and one companion will be admitted free all day. Gates will open early at 11am this day only.

• Thursday, August 8 – Military Appreciation Day and First Responder Day - All military with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

• Friday, August 9 - Food Share Day

Carnival Wristband Days will be August 1, 6 and 7. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 7pm these days.

Regular fair hours are 12pm to 12am daily

Entertainment Lineup (All concerts are free; VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

• Wednesday, July 31 – I Love the 90’s Tour (with Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Sugarhill Gang, C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams)

• Thursday, August 1 – Brantley Gilbert

• Friday, August 2 – Sublime with Rome

• Saturday, August 3 – Dustin Lynch

• Sunday, August 4 – Los Tucanes de Tijuana y Tap Quinter

• Monday, August 5 - Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias

• Tuesday, August 6 – Ludacris

• Wednesday, August 7 – Gary Allan

Flying U Rodeo is on 8/9 at 7pm, 8/10 at 2pm and 7pm and 8/11 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online or in person for $8 to $10 per ticket.

2024 Simi Civic Center Plaza Concerts in the Courtyard, June to September

Free summer concerts at the Simi Civic Center Plaza will be back for a 11th year on designated nights in June through September 2024 from 6-9pm. Located on Tapo Canyon Road between the 118 Freeway and Alamo Street.

The lineup:

• Saturday, June 29: 805 Social Club (Dance/Pop)

• Saturday, July 13: Sidetracs (70s/80s Dance Party and Selena Tribute)

• Saturday, July 27: Little Alice (Top 40 - 70s to Today)

• Saturday, August 10: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)

• Saturday, August 24: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar and Beyond Tribute)

• Saturday, September 7: The Dirty Lowdown (Yacht Rock and 80s Dance Party)

Visit www.facebook.com/concertsinthecourtyard for more information.

2024 Malibu Chili Cook-Off August 30 to September 2

The 2024 Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off will take place on Labor Day weekend, August 30 to September 2 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD ONSITE. Tickets at malibuchilicookoff.org.. Carnival tickets will be sold separately.

Event hour are 4-10PM Friday, 1-10PM Saturday/Sunday and 1-8PM Monday.

Event features chili contest, carnival, fair, skate contest, live entertainment, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Event parking is $20, cash only.

Learn more and purchase tickets at bgcmalibuchilicookoff.org.

21st Annual Ventura Nationals at Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 31, 2024

The 21st Annual Ventura Nationals Car and Motorcycle Show is planned for Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Fun all around with car/motorcycle show, live music, vendors, food and more.

Gates open at 7:00 am. Show hours are 10am to 5pm. More information and tickets at www.venturanationals.com

2024 Music in the Park at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park on July 13 - DSB - Journey Tribute)

Join in on an evening of free entertainment and listen to DSB - Tribute to Journey on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park at 6:30pm.

A free shuttle is provided to and from the Oak Park Community Center. 

Kona Ice and Rock n Roll Café trucks will be on hand.

Bring blankets and chairs. 

rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php

Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.

No smoking/vaping is allowed outside of the designated smoking area.

Umbrellas/canopies are allowed on the outside perimeter.

Alcohol is permitted, intoxication is not. Please drink responsibly. Park Rangers will be on-site to strictly monitor alcohol consumption and enforce park rules.

No BBQ's.

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party July 10-14, 2024

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party takes place July 10 through 14, 2024. 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) and much more. Hours are 4-9PM Wed/Thu, 4-10PM Fri, 10am-10pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.

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

2024 Surf Rodeo Music & Surf Festival in Ventura on July 5-6

Surf Rodeo will take place on Friday/Saturday, July 5-6, 2024 at Surfer’s Point in Ventura.

Featuring over 30 bands, a surf rodeo competition, a bikini cowgirl and bikini cowboy contest, cornhole tournament, skateboard demos, over 70 vendors, and more. Hours are 2-10pm on Friday and noon to 10pm on Saturday.

More information and tickets at www.surfrodeo.org.

2024 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Registration taken 8:30-10:30am; the swinging starts at 9:00am! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+; awards are presented! Information/rules: 805-495-4674

SENIOR Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am,
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Presented by the Goebel Center; onsite Registration & Check-In starts at 8:30am. Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories; trophies are awarded! $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm! Stop by for a cool time! Wear sunscreen!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Featurss Hot August Nights - A Neil Diamond Tribute.

www.crpd.org/fourth

2024 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

The 2024 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th will line up at 9:30 AM and proceed down the decorated four block route soon thereafter.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bike, scooter, skateboard, or wagon in patriotic colors and join the City of Westlake Village for this wonderful patriotic celebration! Residents are also welcome to cheer participants on from the side of the parade route.

The event begins at the corner of Lakeview Canyon Road and Agoura Road and marches down the four-block Agoura Road route to Berniece Bennett Park.

The LA Donut Truck will be serving donuts and coffee before the parade. Kona Ice and Dog Gone It (hot dogs) will be at Berniece Bennett Park, along with inflatable jumpers, face painting, activity booths and more.

Visit wlv.org/254/Fourth-of-July-Parade or call 818.706.1613 for more information.

2024 City of Moorpark 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza

The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open and festivities start at 4:00 p.m.

Admission: $8 advance purchase or $10 cash at the gate.

Onsite parking $5 - must be purchased in advance.

Visit moorparkca.gov/578/3rd-of-July-Fireworks-Extravaganza for more information.