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The City of Oxnard presents its 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html
The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a carnival and live concerts the weekend of September 6-8, 2024. Carnival hours 5-10pm on Friday, September 6th, 5-11pm on Saturday, September 7th and 4-10pm on Sunday, September 8th. (SAT/SUN HOURS UPDATED DUE TO THE HEATWAVE.)
Concerts to include:
September 6th @6pm: Justin Honsinger
September 7th @6pm: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute band)
The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, August 30, 31 and September 1, 2 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-7pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.
Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50.
Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.
More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.
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.
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.
Conejo Valley Days will be back in 2024 starting June 20th through 23rd and June 26th through 30th at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Road at the 23 Freeway).
The event will feature carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, vendors and fair food.
Admission is $10, cash only, for ages 10 and up. Ages 5 to 9 are $5. Children four and under are free. Active military free with current ID. Limited parking is $5.
Venue will open at 5pm on weekdays and 1pm on weekends.
Visit the Conejo Valley Days website at www.conejovalleydays.us.
The Annual Santa Barbara Fair and Expo is planned for April 25-28 and May 3-5, 2024 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara.
The event will feature carnival rides, farm animals, fair food, great live entertainment and more. There will be over 30 rides and attractions, pony rides, petting zoo, kids' carnival, live entertainment featuring music, illusions, dancing, magic and more, expo showcase of local foods, wine and beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays, free samples of featured desserts, appetizers and other foods at the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest and interactive exhibits. Fair hours as follows:
Thursday April 25th, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday April 26th, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Saturday April 27th, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday April 28th, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday May 3rd, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Saturday May 4th, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday May 5th, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit earlwarren.com/events/santa-barbara-fair-and-expo.
The 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2024 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura). Festivalgoers can indulge in strawberry treats from over 50 food and beverage booths. The festival features artists and crafters, a Ninja Nation obstacle course, live entertainment on two stages, "build-your-own" strawberry shortcake and more.
Since its inception, the nonprofit California Strawberry Festival has donated over $5 million to Southern California charitable organizations. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15, active military with ID and family and seniors 62 and over, $10, youth ages 5 to 12, $8, children 4 and under, free. Limited parking onsite is $20 per vehicle. Visitors are encouraged to use the free shuttle service at the 6 locations nearby. Amtrak station across the street. For more information, go to www.CAStrawberryFestival.org.
The Simi Fall Festival and Carnival is back at the Simi Valley Town Center on October 7 (5-11PM), October 8 (noon to 11PM) and October 9 (noon to 9pm). Free admission, free parking and free live music. There will also be a carnival, shopping, food and family entertainment.
Variety of carnival rides for all ages. Minimum height requirement 36 inches on many kiddie rides to ride alone. Other rides to include Ferris Wheel, Zipper, Yo Yo Swing Ride, Cliffhanger Fun House, Tea Cups, Super Slide and many more.
Rides require 3 to 8 tickets when purchased onsite. Save by purchasing 10 rides for $25 in advance, by Friday, October 7th at 5pm at kastl-amusements.ticketleap.com/sim-fall-festival--carnival/details
CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC IN 2020 AS WELL AS 2021. PERHAPS WE WILL SEE THIS EVENT BACK IN 2022!
The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2020 is September 10th to 13th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.
In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!
Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 64, $5 ages 65+. Ages 5 and under are free.
Ride wristbands will be available at the event.
More information at www.svfamf.com.
Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 10 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 11, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 12, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 13, Noon - 10pm
Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.
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