With beautiful beaches, endless recreational facilities, world class dining and shopping, and so much more, the fun never stops in Ventura County. One of the best things about living in Ventura County? The fantastic community events that occur throughout the year. And this weekend is no exception! Check out one or all of these 3 fun Ventura County events taking place this weekend!
39th Annual Ventura County Greek Festival
Dates: Friday, June 23rd – Sunday, June 25th
Times: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Friday) | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (Saturday) | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Sunday)
Location: Camarillo Freedom Park (480 Skyway Drive, Camarillo)
Cost: $3 per person | FREE for children under 12
Cheer Opa! Enjoy live greek music, folk dancing, imported goods, and kids games & rides. The star of this festival, however, is truly the food! Dine on gyros, saganaki, barbecued lambchops, baklava, open face apple pies, and so much more!
14th Annual Ojai Valley Lavender Festival
Date: Saturday, June 24th
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Libbey Park (210 South Signal Street, Ojai)
Cost: FREE!
Stop and smell the lavender in Ojai! Enjoy all things lavender, including plants, jewelry, clothing, food, and lemonade, from 100 vendors! There will also be entertainment and informative speakers throughout the day. Do not miss the noon presentation by chef Robin Goldstein or the 1:30 pm panel discussion with Carole Wade of Earth Island Herbs, Grace Malloy of Poco Farm, and Nicole Ulibarri of Morris Honey Co.
Barrel Tasting Weekend Pass – Ventura County Wineries
Dates: Saturday, June 24th – Sunday, June 25th
Times: See Below
Location: Various Ventura County Wineries
Cost: $30 per person
Purchase tickets HERE or at the participating locations.
Fill your passport as you travel between some of Ventura County’s best wineries! 7 local wineries will be opening their wine barrels for this special yearly event. Meet with the winemakers in the barrel rooms to experience the taste of wine as it develops! Here is a list of all the participating wines and hours they will be open:
Back Patio Cellars (930 Flynn Road Suite F, Camarillo) | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cantara Cellars (126 North Wood Road Suite 104, Camarillo) | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Four Brix Winery (2290 Eastman Avenue Suite 109, Ventura) | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Magnavino Cellars (961 Rice Avenue Suite 5, Oxnard) | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plan B Wine Cellars (3520 Arundell Circle Suite 107, Ventura) | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
San Vicente Cellars (537 Constitution Avenue Suite D, Camarillo) | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Strey Cellars (951 Rice Avenue, Oxnard) | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Blake Mashburn Group hopes everyone has a fun weekend throughout Ventura County!
Image Credit: Ventura County Greek Festival