Mmm. What's better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly winter day? How about a nice bowl of clam chowder? With the ocean right here in our own backyard, it makes sense that the powers that be would organize something like Ventura Chowder Taste 2019 on our shores, doesn't it?What: Ventura Chowder Taste 2019Where: Various Ventura Harbor Village RestaurantsWhen: Sunday, February 24th, 11 am to 3 pmCost: $10 per personVentura Chowder Taste 2019Tickets for Ventura Chowder Taste 2019To purchase your tickets, go to the Village Promenade located right next to the Seaside Promenade Stage on the 24th. The first 400 to pay $10 each (cash only) becomes a part of the Ventura Chowder Taste 2019 experience. Yes, 400 people is the maximum amount allowed to participate. So, if you don't want to miss yo... 02/18/2019

Tomorrow (February 5th), Chinese New Year officially begins. 2019 is the Year of the Pig. For the Chinese people, pigs symbolize wealth and good fortune. People born in the Year of the Pig love to be entertained, enjoy life and are enthusiastic. If you want to celebrate the Chinese New Year, we can't think of a better way than by coming to the Ventura Lantern Street Festival 2019.What: Ventura Lantern Street Festival 2019Where: Downtown Ventura (1304 E Main St)When: Saturday, February 16th, 5 pm to 10 pmAdmission: $29 to $75, Children under 12 are FREEVentura Lantern Street Festival 2019Every year, the people of China ring in the new year with a special lantern festival. It's a time to socialize with others and reunite with family. Here in Southern California, everyone has a chance to c... 02/04/2019

Valentine's Day is just under a month from today. But it's never too early to plan a special evening with your sweetie. Make it a night to remember by taking a Ventura Valentine's Day harbor cruise aboard a majestic tall ship.What: Ventura Valentine's Day Harbor Cruise 2019Where: Grays Harbor Historical Seaport (1583 Spinnaker Dr)When: 4 pm to 6 pm, February 14th, 2019Cost: $59-$65 each ($10 discount per couple)Contact: Grays Harbor (800) 200-5239, (360) 532-8611 or via emailVentura Valentine's Day Harbor Cruise 2019Guests traveling on the Ventura Valentine's Day harbor cruise travel aboard either the Lady Washington or Hawaiian Chieftain, two beautiful replicas of gorgeous 19th century tall ships. This two-hour cruise is catered for couples. But, individuals may sail as well. Learn som... 01/21/2019

To become a well-rounded individual, you must embrace all sectors of life. Knowledge of math and sciences helps humanity grow. But so does the arts. Encourage your artistic side and support our local artists at the Arts and Eats Ventura 2019 event this month.What: Arts and Eats Ventura 2019Where: Downtown Ventura (16 different locations within walking distance of each other)When: Saturday, January 19th, 6 pm to 8 pmAdmission: FREEContact: Very Ventura (805) 641-1090 or via emailArts and Eats Ventura 2019Arts and Eats Ventura 2019 marks the third year that Fox Fine Jewelry and Very Ventura partnered up for this unique event. Every couple of months, several downtown shops and restaurants offer tasty treats in conjunction with gorgeous art pieces created by talented artists. All of this ca... 01/07/2019

Did you make it to last week's Ventura holiday tree lighting at the San Buenaventura Mission? If you didn't, there are several other Ventura County Christmas lights on display as well as other fun events scheduled for this holiday season. Check out the list below and make your plans today.Ventura County Christmas Lights & More 2018CamarilloFirst off, let's talk about Camarillo's tree lighting and winter walk. This Friday, December 7th, visit Didzar Park (2400 E Ventura Blvd) between 5 pm and 9 pm. After a few live performances and photo-ops with Santa, watch the tree light up. For more information, call (805) 484-4383. Free admission for all ages.Camarillo's official Christmas Parade takes place at 9 am on Saturday, December 8th. The parade travels along Temple Ave and Las Posas Rd. Aft... 12/03/2018

In just a couple of days, millions of families get together to give thanks for their blessings. So many people lost their homes in the wildfires consuming California land up and down our state recently. This really puts the holidays and what we should be thankful for into perspective this year. On Friday, November 30th, the San Buenaventura Mission welcomes everyone to the Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting, signifying the beginning of the season.What: Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting 2018 Where: Mission Park & San Buenaventura Mission When: Friday, November 30th, 6 pm to 8 pm Admission: FREE Contact: San Buenaventura Mission (805) 643-4318Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting 2018 Almost 140 years ago, two Norfolk pine trees were planted at the San Buenaventura Mission. Some say that these trees were ... 11/19/2018

Halloween officially takes place in 16 days. That means trick-or-treating happens on a school night (Wednesday, this year). Ventura officials believe it's slightly inhumane to make kids or parents wait that long. Celebrate Halloween with more treats and fewer tricks at the Ventura Harvest Moon Spooktacular 2018. And it takes place on the Saturday before Halloween. So, you'll have a day to recover from your candy hangover before the kids head back to school and you go back to work.What: Ventura Harvest Moon Spooktacular 2018 Where: Mission Park & 200 Block of Main St When: Saturday, October 27th, 11 am to 9 pm Admission: FREEVentura Harvest Moon Spooktacular 2018 Not interested in going door-to-door, begging for treats? Want a safe alternative to celebrate the Halloween holiday? Or are y... 10/15/2018

We've now entered the latter third of the year. This tends to be the most exciting time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas coming up in rapid succession. But first, let's celebrate the fall season with the Ventura Harvest Festival 2018.What: Ventura Harvest Festival 2018 Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura) When: October 5th (10 am to 5 pm), 6th (10 am to 6 pm) & 7th (10 am to 5 pm) Admission: $4-$9 Contact: Ventura Harvest Festival (925) 392-7300 or via emailVentura Harvest Festival 2018This weekend, the Ventura Harvest Festival 2018 takes over the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Guests enjoy live music both on-stage and strolling around the grounds. Hundreds of local artists and artisans showcase their best handmade arts and crafts in three huge b... 10/01/2018

Pablo Picasso once said "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Art enhances so much of our lives. Unfortunately, art programs at school have all but disappeared due to budget cuts. Turn a spark of interest into a lifelong passion. Bring your kids to the Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2018.What: Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2018 Where: Ventura Harbor Village, Next to Fisherman's Memorial When: Sept 8th & 9th, 10 am to 5 pm Admission: FREE Contact: Barbara Hinton, Festival Coordinator (805) 302-4371Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2018 Ventura Harbor Village provides a wonderful backdrop to the two-day event known as Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2018. All along the waterfront, 45 artists use the sidewalk as the... 09/04/2018

Ventura County Buyers: Fixer Upper being sold AS IS, for only $475,000 CASH Estimated cost to rehab $50k-$75k, Approx Value after Remodel between $610K-650K Contact Local Realtor Carmela Jacobs for more details 805-258-7160 ***UPDATE***SOLD in 2 days in 2018 @ $496,500 Mulitple Offers. Sold for over asking Price!!! 08/24/2018

Typically, Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summer. With Ventura school children beginning their new academic year this week, it might seem that summer is already over. Luckily, Ventura Rock on the Dock 2018 makes it feel like summer all the way through September.What: Ventura Rock on the Dock 2018 Where: Ventura Harbor Village When: Every Saturday in September 2018, 3 pm to 6 pm Admission: FREE Contact: Ventura Port District (805) 642-8538Ventura Rock on the Dock 2018 Every Saturday in September, Ventura Harbor Village turns into an outdoor concert venue. Ventura Rock on the Dock 2018 hosts a different musical act every week. The band plays on its own floating stage located directly in the harbor. Seating operates on a first-come-first-served basis. No actual seats will be provid... 08/20/2018

Looking for a reason to visit the water in the middle of the week? Until the end of August, Ventura Harbor Village Waterfront Wednesdays 2018 makes a great escape. And it's absolutely free to attend.What: Ventura Harbor Village Waterfront Wednesdays 2018 Where: Ventura Harbor Village When: Noon to 3 pm every Wednesday through August 29th Contact: Ventura Harbor Village (805) 477-0470Ventura Harbor Village Waterfront Wednesdays 2018 During Ventura Harbor Village Waterfront Wednesdays 2018, visit the information booth between 12 pm and 3 pm to find out all that the harbor has to offer. Receive special discounts on local activities as well. Pick up a postcard to send a friend a "wish you were here" message. Grab yourself a scavenger hunt list to find hidden treasures and clues around the v... 08/06/2018

Tacos and tequila go together like peanut butter and jelly...but even better! Beat the heat at the Ventura Tequila and Taco Music Festival 2018 this weekend. Great food, delicious tequila, and awesome live music. Who could want anything more?What: Ventura Tequila and Taco Music Festival 2018 Where: Plaza Park, Downtown Ventura When: July 21st & 22nd, 11:30 am to 6 pm Admission: $10 to $60 Contact: California Beer Festival (805) 628-9588 or via emailVentura Tequila and Taco Music Festival 2018 Day 1 of the Ventura Tequila and Taco Music Festival 2018 is Tequila Day! If you want to sample some of the finest tequilas available, you need to make plans to join the festival on Saturday, July 21st. Sampling takes place from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday only. However, guests still enjoy marg... 07/16/2018

In two days, we celebrate the United States' 242nd birthday. Fireworks are just one part of the day. Other Ventura July 4th events for 2018 include a parade and a street fair. Which of these will you be attending?Ventura July 4th Events for 2018Ventura July 4th Parade The Ventura July 4th events for 2018 starts off with a pushem-pullem parade hosted by the Rotary Club of Ventura East. A local favorite, the Rotary Club's parade has become a cherished tradition. Kids and adults alike hop aboard their bikes or pull wagons decorated in patriotic finery. Participants start out at Main and Crimea at 9:30 am. If you'd like to be a part of it, all you have to do is show up with your decorated bike and/or wagon at 9 am. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact Jeff Hata with the... 07/02/2018

With a deep, rich history like Greece has, it's easy to see why Grecians celebrate their culture. At the Ventura County Greek Festival 2018, you can celebrate it as well. How? With delicious food, great vendors, live music, and lots of dancing.What: Ventura County Greek Festival 2018 Where: Freedom Park, Camarillo Airport When: June 22nd (5 pm to 10 pm), June 23rd (11 am to 10 pm) & June 24th (11 am to 9 pm) Admission: $5 per person per day Contact: Ventura County Greek Festival emailVentura County Greek Festival 2018This weekend's Ventura County Greek Festival 2018 marks its 40th year in Ventura County. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts this fun community event each year to honor the Greek history of its patrons. In its ongoing effort to evolve into as all-inclusive of an event ... 06/18/2018

Fishermen's Memorial in Ventura CA  We spent a long weekend in Ventura at a resort on the marina back in August 2017 with our daughter, her husband, and granddaughter Ella who was a little over 2 at the time. With a young child around one keeps busy exploring, and the marina was a great place to visit, virtually right outsite our door. The harbor seals were a big hit, as was the Fishermen's Memorial in the Ventura Harbor Village Shopping Center area surrounded by shops and restaurants (although Ella lost interest in this pretty quickly). While it was quite beautiful, it was a sobering reminder of the many individuals who lost their lives in the fishing industry in Ventura over the years. 06/13/2018

We all know that Northern California's Napa Valley offers some of the country's best award-winning wine. But did you know that great wine is grown right here in Ventura County as well? Come celebrate the best that California's Central Coast has to offer at the 2018 Ojai Wine Festival.What: 2018 Ojai Wine Festival Where: Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Wadleigh Arm (11093 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura) When: Sunday, June 10th, 12 pm to 4 pm Admission: $25 to $120 per person Contact: The Rotary Club of Ojai West Foundation (800) 648-4881 or via email2018 Ojai Wine Festival Thirty breweries and sixty wineries promise to showcase their best craft beer and wine at the 2018 Ojai Wine Festival. And several local restaurants offer up tasty dishes for sale created by their talented chefs. After all, you c... 06/04/2018

When you hear the word "art", what's the first thing to come to your mind? Paintings? Pottery? Photos? "Art" encompasses a variety of mediums. Yes, paintings, pottery, and art offer wonderful examples of art. But, so do music, mosaics, dance, jewelry, and others. During First Fridays Ventura events, celebrate the arts in all their forms throughout downtown, the westside, and midtown Ventura.What: First Fridays Ventura Where: Various Locations Around Westside, Downtown & Midtown Ventura When: 1st Friday of every month, 6 pm to 9 pm Contact: Arts Ventura email firstfridaysventura@gmail.comFirst Fridays Ventura Celebrate the Arts You can guess when First Fridays Ventura takes place simply by looking at the name. Since 2009, the Office of Cultural Affairs partnered up with the local art com... 04/23/2018

Since 1970, April 22nd has become the one day of the year to officially focus on how our actions impact the environment. The hope is that people take these eco-friendly lifestyle tips and incorporate them into their everyday lives for the other 364 days of the year. While April 22nd falls on Sunday this year, the Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest 2018 celebrates a day early (Saturday, April 21st). It's touted as one of the most popular celebrations of its kind in the area.  What: Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest 2018 Where: Ventura Plaza Park (off Thompson St), Downtown Ventura When: Saturday, April 21st, 10 am to 4 pm Admission: FREE Contact: Tony Guy, Festival Chair (805) 570-0265 or via emailVentura Earth Day Eco Fest 2018 Thousands of people attend this festival each year. Officials expect the s... 04/09/2018

This Sunday, April 1st, is Easter. So, it seems appropriate that the Ventura Spring Fair 2018 hops into town this weekend. You'll find everything you could ever want in a county fair with a definite spring flare added for good measure.What: Ventura Spring Fair 2018 Where: Ventura Fairgrounds When: March 30th 5 pm to 9 pm, March 31st 12 pm to 9 pm, April 1st 12 pm to 6 pm Admission: $6 per person, Presale Ride Tickets - $20 for 40 tix, On-Site Ride Tickets - $30 for 40 tix Contact: Ventura County Fairgrounds (805) 648-3376What You'll See at the Ventura Spring Fair 2018 All the regular fair events take place over this three-day event: carnival rides, games, fair food, face painting, a petting zoo, vendors, etc. But, for the Ventura Spring Fair 2018, you can expect much more. Learn how to ... 03/26/2018