🎉 Big Festivals & Events
1. 🍓 California Strawberry Festival — May 16–17, 2026At the Ventura County Fairgrounds
40+ food vendors with strawberry dishes (shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, strawberry beer)
Live music, obstacle courses, arts & crafts booths
One of the region’s biggest food festivals
2. 🛹 JACKALOPE Block Party Ventura — May 1–3, 2026Downtown Ventura
Huge action-sports festival with pro skateboarding competitions
Live music, food vendors, and beach-party atmosphere
3. 🐋 Celebration of the Whales Festival — April 19, 2026At Channel Islands Harbor
Celebrates migrating gray whales
Chalk art, kids’ activities, live performances, and harbor views
4. 🍷 Spring Wine Walk & Street Fair — March 28, 2026Downtown Ventura
Free street fair + ticketed wine and craft beer tastings at 50+ locations
🚜 Unique Local Experiences
5. 🚜 Ventura County Farm Day — April 11, 202620+ farms open to the public
Tours, tastings, farm animals, and agricultural demos
6. 🌎 Ventura Earth Day Festival — April 2026Environmental booths, local food, music
Usually at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura
7. 🧣 Rebozo Festival — May 17, 2026Cultural celebration at Camarillo Ranch
Traditional Mexican shawl fashion, food, and music
🏃 Outdoor & Sports Events
8. 🏃 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon — April 18–19, 2026Scenic route from Ojai to Ventura
Boston Marathon qualifier race
9. 🚴 Bike MS: Coastal Challenge — May 30–31, 2026
Scenic cycling event along the coast raising money for MS research
🌿 Classic Spring Activities (Not specific dates)
These are especially great in spring weather:
🌼 Wildflower hikes in Ojai or Los Padres National Forest
🚣 Kayak or paddleboard at Channel Islands Harbor
🐋 Whale watching (gray whales migrate through early April)
🚢 Boat trip to the Channel Islands for hiking or sea-cave kayaking
✅ Local tip:
Spring (March–May) is one of the best seasons in Ventura County—cooler weather, green hills, and wildflowers before summer crowds.
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