Labor Day Weekend is Here! This long holiday weekend is traditionally filled with family gatherings, cook outs, outdoor recreation, and more. Looking for something unique to fill your time this weekend? We have found a fun event for you and your family to check out each day! Explore the best Ventura County has to offer at these incredible community events taking place this Labor Day Weekend!

17th Annual Ventura Nationals

Date: Saturday, August 31st

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Ventura Fairgrounds (10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura)

Cost: $15 General Admission | FREE Children 12 & Under | $10 Active Military

Check out the most incredible hot rods, customs, motorcycles, low riders, and more at this incredible annual show! You will find some of the best automobiles and bikes in the entire country, from antiques and classics to modern custom builds. Do not miss the fun Pedal Car Contest as they cruise their way through the fairgrounds. Enter for your chance to win a 1959 El Camino. Enjoy great live music by Jesse Dayton, Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas, The Moontones, Eddie & The Scorpions, and The Rockin Henrys. And, so much more! Tickets are available for purchase at the fairgrounds (Cash Only).

15th Annual Santa Paula Labor Day Parade

Date: Monday, September 2nd

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Main Street, Santa Paula

Cost: FREE Admission!

Find the best spot along the parade route and enjoy the best Labor Day parade in the area! Check out all the great floats, musical groups, and more.

7th Annual Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair

Date: Monday, September 2nd

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: Agriculture Museum (926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula)

Cost: FREE Admission!

After the Santa Paula parade, head to the Agriculture Museum for an afternoon of old-fashioned family fun! Check out vintage tractors, enter the pie eating contest, bob for apples, play in the bounce house, make tractor crafts, and so much more!

38th Annual Malibu Chili Cook Cook-Off

Date: Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd

Time: 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Fri), 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (Sat&Sun), 11:00 am – 8:00 pm (Mon)

Location: 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu

Cost: $15 per day

Take a trip down to Malibu for this fun annual event featuring carnival rides, fair games, live entertainment, silent auction, vendors, food sales, and of course, the famous chili cook-off. Purchase tickets HERE!

Labor Day Concert in Thousand Oaks – The Police Experience

Date: Monday, September 2nd

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Conejo Community Park (1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks)

Cost: FREE!

Dance the evening away to one of the most authentic cover bands in the country, The Police Experience. Refreshments are available.

Blake Mashburn wishes everyone a very Happy & Safe Labor Day Weekend!