Year-Round Events

"Everything from the sublime to the ridiculous." Shop the Swap Meet every Wednesday, from 7am - 2pm at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. For updates pertaining to weather, location, etc., please visit the Swap Meet Facebook page.

Welcome to the West Coast Outdoors and Sportfishing Expo, where adventure meets opportunity. With over 20 years of experience and a remarkable track record of hosting over 500 successful expos in California and around the world, they’re experts in the art of bringing communities together. Nestled along the stunning California coast, Ventura is the gateway...

The California Strawberry Festival returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds May 18-19, 2024! Located next to the beach with stunning views, lively downtown Ventura is blocks away offering restaurants, hotels, and nightlife. Conveniently located off Highway 101, parking, free shuttle service, and close access to Amtrak make getting here a breeze. Join us for the...

The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society Proudly Presents: Seaside Gems at Ventura – Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds May 24-26! Gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, dealers, exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, raffle, silent auction, kids activities & much more! May 24-26, 2024 Friday – Saturday (10am – 5pm) Sunday (10am-4pm) Admission $8.00 – Children...

Circus Vargas presents Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration at the Ventura County Fairgrounds May 24 - June 3! The all-new production showcases different cultures and nationalities, joining hand-in-hand, coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love, and celebrate as one. Featuring the world's finest in circus acrobatic and aerial artistry. Join us for more laughs, more...

The Lompoc Valley Kennel Club, Channel City Kennel Club, Santa Maria Kennel Club, and Ventura County Kennel Club invite you to enter 4 days full of canine competitions at their Summerfest Cluster Dog Shows! Don't miss out...

X Games Ventura is back June 27-30! Returning to the California coast at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with more sports and more music. Tickets on sale now! Event schedule available here.

Started in 1997, Surf Rodeo is Ventura’s original music and surfing festival. Featuring over 30+ bands, a zany surf competition, their infamous bikini cowgirl & cowboy contest, corn hole tournament with over 32 teams, skateboard demos, vip cabanas, over 70 vendors, and tasty food trucks. Surf Rodeo prides itself on being a platform for world-renowned...

Don't miss the 6th Annual Seaside Tattoo Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds!​ Come and get tattooed or pierced by the industry's best. Enjoy ​over 100 ​l​icensed ​tattoo ​artists ​a​nd body ​piercers​, 20+ tattoo contests, burlesque performances each night, kids sea-themed art zone, photobooth, vendors, and more! Hosted by actor and model Hoon Kim​.   The Seaside Tattoo Show...