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CALIFORNIA REGION #7
Central Coast

OXNARD –
Salsa Festival, Jul 24-25. Celebrate salsa, food, music and dance at this sizzling annual festival in historic downtown Oxnard. Event highlights include Main Stage entertainment with Salsa and Latin Jazz bands; a large salsa-tasting tent; an eclectic vendor marketplace; international foods; Kids Korner attractions; a salsa recipe contest and more. Event admission and parking are free. Main stage seating is $5. Location: Plaza Park.
805-247-0197
www.oxnardsalsafestival.com

VENTURA –
Summer Sunday Concert Series, Sundays through Sep 5. Soak up the sun while listening to jazz & soul, pop, rock or a blend of Caribbean and Reggae music at the Ventura Harbor Village. Hours: 1pm-4pm. Admission is free.
805-477-0470

Pirate Days at Ventura Harbor Village, Jul 17-18. Pirates invade Ventura Harbor Village for this popular festival, featuring professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities and visitor participation. New this year is a Pirate Magic Show, Schooner sails and dockside tours, and Pirate shopping incentives throughout the Village. Hours: 1pm-4pm. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor, Ventura Harbor.
877-89HARBOR (894-2726)
805-477-0470
www.venturaharborvillage.com

2010 Ventura County Fair, Aug 4-15. This seaside fair includes arts, crafts, food, exhibits, farm animals, carnival rides and more. Fireworks are presented every night. Admission to Grandstand Arena concerts is free with regular admission. Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.
805-648-3376 • 805-648-2075
www.venturacountyfair.org

European Auto Festival (Formerly German AutoFest), Oct 2-3. Exclusively Porsche® Automobiles. All models of Porsches are invited. Events include exhibits, For Sale Corral, swap meet, free seminars and more. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Waterfront. Hours: 8am-6pm.
800-986-4977

Ventura Flea Market, Sep 26. The Market is held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds and is a great place to shop, with over 600 vendors! Hours: 9am-2pm.
805-648-3376
www.rgcshows.com

Ponies by the Sea Mustang Car Show, Oct 10. Mustangs in all styles and eras are on display from 7:30am-3:30pm at Ventura Harbor. Raffle prizes and awards are featured. Admission is free.
805-477-0470
www.venturaharborvillage.com

Seaside Highland Games, Oct 8-10. Scots Gather at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds for pageantry, music, dance athletics, children’s events and more. Hundreds of pipers and drummers along with all sorts of Scottish/Celtic entertainment make this event special. Hours:
9am-5pm.
805-648-2075

MORRO BAY –
4TH Annual Avocado & Margarita Festival, Sep 18. Celebrate the Avocado Industry and local California growers who provide our nation with more than 10-12 million pounds of avocados per week! Enjoy live music, vendors, guacamole and chips, margaritas and beer, contests, food and more. A wealth of information is offered by the California Avocado Commission including recipe books, magnets, avocado scoopers and more. Hours: 11am-6pm. Location: parking lot at 714 Embarcadero.
805-772-4467

SANTA YNEZ – Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum events:
A Country Music Festival and Barbecue, Jul 17. Enjoy country music groups including the Steve Woods Band, wagon rides, auctions and a barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Location: the Montanaro Farm, Los Olivos. Event benefits the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. 

Quilting Through the Ages,
Sep 26-Oct 31. Exhibit is held at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, with a Show of Contemporary Quilters on Oct 29-31. Location: 3695 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum event info:
805-688-7889

LOMPOC – Area events:
Lompoc Valley Kennel Club Dog Show, Jul 22-25. Event is held at Ryon Park from 8am-5pm. The All-Breed Show is held
Jul 24-25.
805-736-2322

Mission Life Days, Jul 24, Aug 21, Sep 18. Location: La Purisima Mission. Hours: 11am-2pm.
805-733-3713

Purisima’s People Day, Aug 7, Sep 11. Hours: 11am-2pm. Location: La Purisima Mission.
805-733-3713

Beattie Park 5K/10K Run, Aug 22.
Pre-registration $10, on site registration $15. Event starts at 9am.
805-875-8095

Mountain Men at the Mission, Aug 27-28. Hours: 10am-4pm. Location: La Purisima Mission.
805-733-3713

Village Days, Aug 28. Location: La Purisima Mission. Hours: 11am-2pm.
805-733-3713

Lompoc Police Department Car Show Cruise Night, Sep 3. Hours: 5pm-7pm. $10 entry fee.

Lompoc Police Department Car Show Special Olympics fundraiser, Sep 4. Location: Ryon Park. Hours: 9am-3pm.
805-875-8108
www.lompocpd.com

El Pastor, La Purisima Mission, Sep 4. Hours: 11am-2pm.
805-733-3713

Village Rotary Club Wine Pairing on the Green, Oct 3. Location: Veterans Memorial Building. Hours: 1pm-3pm.
800-240-0999

Pinewood Derby, Oct 9. Event is for all ages and takes place at Anderson Recreation Center.
805-875-8100

Candlelight Tours, Oct 8-9. Location: La Purisima Mission. Cost: $40 per person. Tickets by mail order only after July 1.
805-733-3713

October Skatefest, Oct 10. Hours: 11am-2pm. Location: Lompoc Skate Park (College Park). Event is free.
805-875-8100

Art Xpression, Oct 10. Hours: 11am-2pm. Location: Lompoc Skate Park.
805-875-8100

MOORPARK –
Redbird’s Children of Many Colors Native Amerian PowWow, Jul 16-18. Events include Native American singing, dancing, arts and crafts, food and more. There is Gourd Dancing and an Intertribal PowWow. The Prayer for the Children takes place at 2pm. Location: Moorpark College. Admission is free, suggested donation is $2 per car.
805-217-0364
www.RedbirdsVision.org

SAN SIMEON –
Coastal Discovery Fair, Jul 17. This day of family fun has many kid-friendly events and hands-on activities including constructing and testing remote-controlled underwater robots (ROV’s), live animals, crafts and more. Conservation and environmental exhibitors highlight the “Connection of Land and Sea.” Admission is free. Food and raffle prizes are offered. Location: W.R. Hearst State Beach, across Hwy 1 from Hearst Castle entrance. Hours: 10am-4pm.
805-461-0756

OJAI –
Ojai Studio Artists Annual Fall Tour, Oct 9-10. Travel to more than 50 artists’ studios to see their latest creations and view works in progress. The Ojai Art Center displays an exhibition of works by the Ojai Studio Artists and hosts the Artists Reception on Saturday night.
Tickets available at
805-646-8126
www.ojaistudioartists.org

SANTA MARIA VALLEY –
Area events:
Bent Axles Annual Cruise & Barbecue Weekend, Jul 16-18. Bent Axles Car Club brings in over 200 street rods from all over California to this annual vintage car show. Admission is free. Location: Radisson Hotel, 3455 Skyway, Santa Maria.
805-937-3287
www.bentaxles.net

Thunder Over the Valley, Aug 28-29. Don’t miss this annual classic aircraft fly-in at the Santa Maria Public Airport featuring more than 50 aircrafts on display and in action. Enjoy breathtaking fly-bys, plane rides, police and CHP exhibits and more.
805-922-8758
www.smmof.org

All-Ford Car Show and Swap Meet, Sep 11. Annual car show featuring over 150 Ford cars from 1903-1986, truly a Ford history lesson! Location: Civic Center on South McClelland, Santa Maria. Hours: 7am-3pm.
805-937-8257

Los Alamos Days, Sep 25-26. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the old Western town of Los Alamos. Festivities include free fun for the family including a classic car show, peddler’s mart, live entertainment, parade, dinner, dance and historical displays.
805-344-2504
www.losalamosvalley.org

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