by Blake Mashburn | Sep 5, 2017 | News
Ventura County isn’t just a dream come true due to its endless recreational facilities and stunning natural landscape. It also is a haven for some of the most incredible artistic work in the country. The thriving arts and cultural scene throughout the communities in Ventura County ensure that there is always something interesting, enlightening, inspiring, and beautiful occurring. From visual arts, music, performing arts, theater, and so much more, there is something for everyone. Come celebrate the creative, artistic spirit of our area at these amazing events occurring this weekend in Ventura County.
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Dates: Thursday, September 7th – Sunday, September 10th
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Libbey Bowl & Ojai Art Center
Cost: Varies per each performance/workshop
Enjoy 4 days of incredible spoken word storytelling and music at the 17th Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival. With workshops and performances geared to audiences of all ages, there is something for everyone. Sit beneath the oak trees and stars as you listen to innovative stories. Check out the full Schedule.
Featured Storytellers & Musicians
Individual Tickets and Passes Available HERE
Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Dates: Saturday, September 9th – Sunday, September 10th
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura)
Cost: FREE admission!
Marvel at incredible works of art at this fine arts and crafts festival. Stroll through the artisan marketplace to find 50 artisans selling their work, including jewelry, glass work, hand created crafts, paintings, sculpture, and more. There will also be 40 street painters masterfully creating works of art on the sidewalks along the docks!
Oxnard Jazz Festival
Date: Saturday, September 9th
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Oxnard Beach Park (1601 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard)
Cost: $50 per adult (GA – Lawn Seating) | $15 per child (Ages 5-12)
Dance the day away to the greatest Jazz, Latin, Soul, R&B, and Blues music in the region and country. Along with some of the best live music you will hear all year, enjoy cultural foods, vendor booths, and more activities at this fun musical event. Check out all the related Special Events for fun occurring throughout the weekend in Oxnard.
Featured Artists
Opening Acts
Purchase tickets HERE!
Image Credits: Ojai Storytelling Festival, Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival, and Oxnard Jazz Festival
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 21, 2017 | News
Another summer weekend in Ventura means another great community event! Check out The Throw Down Cornhole Tournament this Friday, August 25th, through Sunday, August 27th at Spencer Makenzie’s! It is the largest cornhole tournament on the West Coast. Sign up your team today to be eligible for the $32,000 cash payouts! Register to play HERE!! Whether you are playing our not, come down to the tournament for some delicious food, cold beverages, live entertainment, beautiful weather, and summertime fun!
Full Schedule
Friday, August 25th
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Pre Team Check In
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Pre Kick-Off Party
Saturday, August 26th
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Check In
10:00 am – 11:30 am | Warm Ups
11:30 am | Team Placement into Group Play
12:15 pm | Throw Down Cornhole Tournament Begins
8:00 pm | Music Festival
Sunday, August 27th
9:00 am | Check In
9:00 am – 9:45 am | Warm Ups
9:30 am | Team Placement into A or B Brackets
10:00 am | Throw Down Cornhole Tournament Begins
5:00 pm | Championship Game – B Backet
5:30 pm | Championship Game – A Backet
6:00 pm | Award CeremonyCelebrate the end of the summer at the 8th Annual Throw Down Cornhole Tournament! The Blake Mashburn Group hopes everyone has a great last weekend of August in beautiful Ventura!
Image Credit: Spencer Makenzie’s
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 14, 2017 | News
Camarillo students are heading back to school soon! BUT, there is still plenty of time to enjoy some summertime fun as a family before that first bell rings. There is a weekend full of great events planned in Camarillo for the whole family to enjoy! Spend some time together in the sun and have a weekend jammed pack with fun at these two amazing community events!
End of Summer Campout
Date: Friday, August 18th – Saturday, August 19th
Location: Community Center Park (1605 East Burnley Street)
Cost: $12 per person | $10.80 per senior (ages 60+) | FREE for children under 2
Click HERE to register (before 7:00 am on August 16th).
Pop up a tent or park your RV in beautiful Camarillo night of fun games, crafts, activities, and more with the whole family!
Camp Out Schedule
Friday, August 18th
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Check In
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Crafts & Lawn Games
- 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Fire Truck Display
- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Dinner
- 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm | “Larger than Life” Outdoor Bubble Show
- 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm | Campfire & S’mores
- 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Movie – Trolls (2016)
- 10:00 pm | Lights Out
Saturday, August 19th
- 6:00 am – 8:30 am | Continental Breakfast
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am | Clean Up
- 9:00 am | Park Clear Out
Camarillo Air Show 2015
Wings Over Camarillo Airshow
Date: Saturday, August 19th – Sunday, August 20th
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Camarillo Airport (555 Airport Way)
Cost: $20 per adult | $15 per student (ages 13-18) & active military with ID | FREE for children (ages 12 & under)
Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance to save $3!
See incredible aerobatics, flybys, mock dogfights, and more in the sky above Camarillo! Along with the spectacular airshow, check out the interesting airplane displays in the STEM Pavilion and take a fun ride in a helicopter!
Camarillo is the perfect community for families. If you want to Buy your dream Home in Camarillo, give The Blake Mashburn Group a call today or visit our website at https://blakemashburn.com/.
Image Credits: Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District (Top Image) and Wings Over Camarillo (Bottom Image)
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 7, 2017 | News
Ventura County will soon be filled with yellow buses and the sound of school bells! The first day of school is right around the corner! Students throughout Ventura County will be heading back to school over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to have your backpack ready to go for your public school district’s first day of school!
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Fillmore Unified School District | 627 Sespe Avenue, Fillmore
First Day of School: Thursday, August 17th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Hueneme Elementary School District | 205 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 29th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Ojai Unified School District | 414 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 23rd
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Oxnard School District | 1501 South A Street, Oxnard
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Oxnard Union High School District | 309 South K Street, Oxnard
First Day of School: Tuesday, August 29th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Pleasant Valley School District | 600 Temple Avenue, Camarillo
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 30th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Santa Paula Unified School District | 201 South Steckel, Santa Paula
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16th
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
Ventura Unified School District | 255 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 23rd
2017 – 2018 District Calendar
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes all students in Ventura County a successful and fun 2017-2018 school year!!!
by Blake Mashburn | Aug 1, 2017 | News
Ventura County might night be home to an NFL Team BUT during the summer, America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, call OXNARD, California home for their pre-season! Come enjoy high action football fun during the 2017 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp! Although the team arrived on July 22nd, there is still plenty of time to watch the team practice at River Ridge Fields (2101 West Vineyard Avenue) throughout August! Check out the schedule below and grab the family to cheer on the Cowboys!!
Upcoming Training Camp Schedule
- Monday, August 7th | 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, August 8th | 3:45 pm
- First Responders Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, August 9th | 3:45 pm
- Thursday, August 10th | 10:45 am
- Monday, August 14th | 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, August 15th | 3:45 pm
- Military Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, August 16th | 3:45 pm
- Thursday, August 17th | 10:45 am
Admission is FREE! Seating is first come, first serve until capacity is reached. Get an exclusive fan experience during training camp by purchasing a Dallas Cowboys United Membership! Parking at River Ridge Fields is $10 per vehicle on weekdays. Along with the practice, enjoy The Cowboys on Tour trucks, team merchandise, Hall of Fame trailers, live radio remotes with players and coaches, and so much more.
Image Credit: Oxnard Visitors Bureau
by Blake Mashburn | Jul 24, 2017 | News
Head on down to the 142nd annual Ventura County Fair! This favorite summertime fair offers 11 days of family fun in celebrating beautiful Ventura County. With high flying amusement rides, fun carnival games, delicious food, incredible live entertainment, interesting exhibitions, and so much more under the warm California sun, there is something for everyone at the fair. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 2nd, through Sunday, August 13th, so you do not miss out on any of the fun!
Grandstand Entertainment Schedule
Wednesday, August 2nd
- 6:00 pm | Motorsports
- Requires Additional Ticket
Thursday, August 3rd
- 7:30 pm | Smash Mouth
- 7:30 pm | Sugar Ray
Friday, August 4th
- 7:30 pm | Huey Lewis and The News
Saturday, August 5th
- 7:30 pm | KC and the Sunshine Band
Sunday, August 6th
Monday, August 7th
- 7:30 pm | Billy Currington
Tuesday, August 8th
- 1:00 pm | The Spinners
- 7:30 pm | Kenny “BabyFace” Edmonds
Wednesday, August 9th
Thursday, August 10th
- 7:30 pm | Gabriel Iglesias – “FluffyMania”
Friday, August 11th
- 7:30 pm | Wynonna and the Big Noise
Saturday, August 12th & Sunday, August 13th
Fair Details
Dates: Wednesday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 13th
Time: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (daily)
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura)
Cost: $12 per adult | $9 per child (ages 5-12) & seniors (ages 65+) | FREE for children under 5
**Enjoy $1 off admission prices by purchasing tickets before August 1st HERE!
**Save money during Special Admission Days.
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes everyone a happy & fun time at this year’s Ventura County Fair!Image Credit: Oxnard Visitors Bureau
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival
Oxnard Jazz Festival
End of Summer Campout
