May 16 Saturday
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.
Jun 06 Saturday
Join us for the 20th Annual Jazz & Olive Festival presented by the Rotary Club of Los Olivos. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, award-winning wines of Santa Barbara County, and delicious olive based appetizers and desserts. Tickets go on sale April 1st at jazzandolivefestival.org. Tickets are still 100.00 and are all-inclusive. The Rotary Club of Los Olivos contributes all festival proceeds directly to local scholarships and to local and international service projects. Help us help others!
Jun 20 Saturday
38th Ojai Wine FestivalSaturday, June 20th, 2026, from 12-4pmSip, savor and celebrate at Lake Casitas! Your ticket includes a keepsake, crystal wineglass and unlimited tastings of wine, beer and spirits. Enjoy free boat rides, live music by the lake, browse at the silent auction or the variety of craft and food vendors. If you prefer, you may bring your own chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket for a perfect day by the water! A fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose charitable projects focus on improving education, aiding low-income families, and supporting activities that enrich the lives of area youth.
The 5th Annual Down the Rabbit Hole Craft Beer & Music Charity Festival returns to Thousand Oaks on Saturday, June 20, bringing together live music, craft beverages and food in a festive community setting.
Presented by Pedals & Pints Brewing Company and the Westlake Village Rotary Club, festival goers can enjoy two stages of live Americana & Country music featuring artists Nikki Lane, Uncle Lucius, Jake Kohn and Emily Nenni, with additional performances throughout the day from 1pm through 9:30 p.m.
From noon to 3:00 p.m., attendees can sample tastings from more than 30 breweries, wineries, distilleries, and specialty beverage producers from Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The festival includes a curated artisan vendor marketplace, a Dave & Buster’s Fun Zone, and local food trucks.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ventura County Fire Department’s Widows, Orphans & Assistance Fund as well as The Westlake Village Rotary charitable programs.
The festival takes place in the south parking lot at The Oaks Mall, across from Pedals & Pints Brewing Company. Craft beer tasting and music, music-only, and VIP ticket options are available. For tickets and festival information, visit https://rabbitholefest.com. Questions: info@rabbitholefest.com.
