22nd Annual Margarita MixOff & More in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, September 26, 2024

The 22nd Annual Margarita MixOff and More presented by Soroptimist International of the Conejo is planned for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the event. Admission gets you tickets to taste margaritas and appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. Ages 21+ only.

Soroptimist International of the Conejo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that raises funds to help provide services for women and girls in the Conejo Valley and around the world.  The Soroptimist mission is “improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and throughout the world enabling them to take control of their lives and live their dreams.”

Visit www.siconejo.org for more information or to purchase tickets directly at www.siconejo.org/margarita-mixoff-is-back.

Los Robles Greens is located at 299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will celebrate the 23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 1-4PM at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $575,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships.

Purchase advance sale event tickets for the special price of $95 per person! ($125 at the door). Go to www.ThousandOaksRotaryWineFestival.com.

Sample acclaimed California limited-production handcrafted wines, microbrews and hors d’oeuvres while perusing fabulous auction items donated by local businesses and residents. Meet Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Ventura County offers free year-round sports training and athletic competition to over 700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 10 Olympic style sports at over 20 county sites.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation has been a major supporter of the Special Olympics and has enabled over 10,000 athletes to compete. The club also donates more than $175,000 each year to many local and international charities to foster social, cultural, economic, and environmental progress.

2024 Tequila & Taco Music Festival in Ventura on Saturday, July 13th

The Tequila & Taco Music Festival is planned for Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-9PM at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Get delicious Mexican cuisine from some of the best local food vendors and trucks, try tequila samples from more than 20 top-shelf tequila brands, sip on ice-cold margaritas beachside, and enjoy live performances by Ozomatli, the Ying Yang Twins, Outlaw Mariachi, and more. Tickets are on sale now at: www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

Conejo Uncorked Charity Wine & Food Festival on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Conejo Uncorked - A Wine Festival by The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the best in food and wine that Conejo Valley has to offer. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, and a variety of local restaurant and wine vendors. Attendees will receive a limited edition tasting wine glass (while supplies last). Whether you’re into sweet or savory, red or white wine, we’ve got you covered!

Early-bird, general admission pricing is $45 until August 10th, and $55 thereafter. There's also reserved seating for 10 people for $400 (limited to ten tables). Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Tickets are available now for purchase at www.conejouncorked.com.

Conejo Food & Wine Festival in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, June 23, 2024

The Conejo Food & Wine Fest is planned for Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 1:30-5:30pm on the grounds of St. Paschal Baylon School, 155 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Open to everyone 21 years and older! Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants and the finest selections from participating wineries.

Visit www.conejofoodandwine.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Charity partners are Food Share of Ventura County and Many Mansions.

37th Annual A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew and Food Festival on July 28, 2024

A Taste of Camarillo - Wine, Brew & Food Festival will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, from noon to 4:30 pm.

This is perhaps the longest running wine, brew and food festival in Ventura County. Guests spend an afternoon sampling fine wines, craft beers and gourmet foods on the grounds of the historic Camarillo Ranch. Sample fine and wines and local restaurants, live music and dancing, boutique shopping and more. 21+ only event. No children or pets allowed.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tasteofcamarillo.com.

35th Annual Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off & Car Show in Simi Valley on Saturday, June 22, 2024

The 35th Annual Simi Valley Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off & Car Show is planned for Saturday, June 22, 2024 on the St Rose of Lima church grounds at 1305 Royal Ave, Simi Valley. Event hours are 10am to 4pm.

Sample chili, explore cars and enjoy the day with family and friends! Live bands and entertainment, large kids area, chili tasting galore, car show (over 100 cars) and vendors. There will also be plenty of vendors booths and ample quantities of food and drink.

Overflow parking available across the street at Royal High School.

General admission to the daytime event is $20. Seniors, children under 13 and active military with ID are $10. Family pass $50. Admission includes chili tastings, until the chili is gone.

More information at www.chilikc.com.

47th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show and Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2024

Mark your calendars for the 47th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show & Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Held from noon – 5pm (11:00 am entry for VIP tickets), this family friendly extravaganza will take place at Conejo Creek Park North at Janss Rd & Hwy 23 in Thousand Oaks.

There will be over 40 chili tasting booths – and included with your general admission is free unlimited chili tasting. Returning again is the popular Craft Brew Festival – an event within an event – with a multitude of participating breweries! There will also be a Classic & Custom Car Show in several style and vintage categories and live music on two stages. Also on hand will be over a dozen food trucks and beverage booths and a free kids’ fun zone.

The Chili Cook-Off is proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, with 100% of the net proceeds going to local charities.  Day of event general admission is $25, VIP for $40, with kids 10 & under getting in for free; $75 gets you all the fun of the Cook-Off plus exclusive admission to the Craft Brew Festival, and the top ticket package for VIP/Chili/Craft Brew tickets goes for $100. Tickets will be available in advance, along with more information at www.chili-cook-off.com  

36th Annual Ojai Wine Festival at Lake Casitas on Saturday, June 15, 2024

The 36th 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.

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.

2024 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 19th

When it comes to fresh seafood, you can’t get it any fresher than right off the boat. On October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival lures seafood lovers of all ages to Santa Barbara’s thriving harbor for one of the community’s most beloved and flavorful events. 

This signature event coincides with lobster season and features local commercial fishermen offering the Santa Barbara Channel’s freshest seafood. Fishermen and seafood vendors will provide thousands of festival-goers with an abundance of live lobster, crab, prawns, BBQ albacore, clam chowder, fish tacos, seafood gumbo and other prepared dishes. Arts and crafts vendors will offer jewelry, clothing, art, photography and other hand-crafted items.

Admission is FREE. Since 2002, the annual Harbor and Seafood Festival has become Santa Barbara’s signature autumn event. It brings people together for a day full of fun and good memories.

For more information, visit harborfestival.org. Location: Harbor Way.