Community Calendar

The Fermentation House will host an intimate evening of live music on Friday, March 13, from 6:00–9:00 PM, featuring Southern California artists Dwight Knight and Jayden Secor. The show brings together two distinctive voices in roots-driven and country-rock music for a special night of songwriting, storytelling, and high-energy performance.

Jayden Secor is a country rock artist from Ventura County who delivers a sound that blends modern country with classic southern rock, psychedelic jam, and ’90s grunge influences. As of 2026, Secor has continued to write and grow his extensive catalogue of music while touring regularly with his band across the United States.

Sharing the bill is Dwight Knight, a true rock ’n’ roll raconteur and multi-instrumentalist known for his time with Spitoon, an innovative hick-hop band that shared members with acts such as Heart, Puddle of Mudd, and The Knack. Hailing from Rubidoux, California, Knight’s music is rooted in vivid storytelling that captures life, love, and loss—often delivered with a twang, a grin, and a touch of country flair.

This performance holds special significance as Knight is a former resident of Santa Paula, making the show a homecoming of sorts. After an 18-year hiatus from live performance, he has returned to the Southern California music scene, working on his upcoming record Rust Belt and reconnecting with audiences through intimate venues, coffee houses, and songwriter rounds.

This also marks the first time both artists will appear live in Santa Paula, making the evening a special debut for each in the city. Set against the warm, rustic backdrop of the Fermentation House, the evening promises a compelling blend of seasoned storytelling and emerging country-rock energy.

Celebrating its 40th year, the California Strawberry Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001). The family-friendly event features Strawberry-themed favorites, including strawberry nachos, chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry kabobs,
strawberry popcorn, margaritas and more.

Festival goers can also enjoy nearly 150 arts and crafts vendors, an expanded Strawberryland for kids, live entertainment on three stages, carnival rides, and a "build-your-own" Strawberry Shortcake Experience.
Trays of freshly picked, vine-ripened strawberries are available for purchase at the festival and used in festival strawberry-themed foods.

Since its inception, the nonprofit festival has contributed over $4.9 million to Southern California nonprofit organizations.

Limited on-site parking ($30). Visitors are encouraged to use the free park and ride shuttles nearby or take advantage of the Ventura Amtrak Station across the street. Click www.castrawberryfestival.org/getting-here for transportation options.

For more about the festival, go to www.CAStrawberryFestival.org.