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From the national award winning California Strawberry Festival in May to the spicy Salsa Festival in July, Oxnard sure knows how to celebrate!  Every season brings its own calendar of events and programs!

Whale watching season runs from late December through mid-April with the Celebration of Whales in March. Annually Oxnard hosts International Restaurant Week in January.  Summer-time brings free outdoor summer concerts, air shows, car shows and festivals of every flavor. The Autumn Historic Home Tour arrives in September, and then in December ... it's all about lights! The Parade of Lights in the harbor, Christmas Tree Lane in Oxnard's historic district, and the Winter Fantasy & Light Show in downtown Oxnard.

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Week of: May. 05/12/2013 - 05/18/2013
NAUTICA 2013
Art Exhibit
May 08, 2013 — July 01, 2013 Recurring daily
Daily 11:00 - 5:00
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Blue Fin Circle
Oxnard, CA 93035


Contact: Jackie Cavish
Phone: (805) 984-6260
Admission: $0.00-$5.00
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NAUTICA 2013 PRESENTED BY CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM CONTEMPORARY MARINE ART EXHIBIT -  See art by Ventura County’s outstanding artists presented in our newly opened 2nd deck gallery. Exhibit runs from May 3 to July 1, 2013 Awards Reception: 4-6 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2013. Come and meet the artists, and enjoy some refreshments. The awards will be presented at 5:00 pm. Entry is free to the Awards Reception.  Admission:  $5 Adults, $4 Seniors (62+), $2 Children (6-17). Entrance is free with membership. Admission is free the third Thursday of every month.

Wet Wednesdays Gourmet Food Trucks
Cultural/ Culinary/ Wine
(No End Date) Recurring monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
5-9:30PM
Marine Emporium Landing
3600 S. Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035


Phone: (805) 985-5828
Admission: FREE
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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Gourmet food trucks, live entertainment, and all happening waterside in the Channel Islands Harbor!  For a list of confirmed trucks, Like Marine Emporium Landing on facebook and check their website.

California Strawberry Festival
California Strawberry Festival
Festival/ Fair
May 18, 2013 — May 19, 2013 Recurring daily
10:00am to 6:30pm Saturday and Sunday
California Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Meadows of College Park
3250 South Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93033


Contact: California Strawberry Festival Office
Phone: (888) 288-9242
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Strawberries galore and more are in store at this annual festival held at the Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. Ranking among the top Festivals in the nation, the fruitful celebration boasts strawberries every way imaginable, along with all day fun for the entire family with concert performances, the Strawberry Promenade with celebrity cooking demonstrations, more than 250 Fine Arts & Crafts booths, Strawberryland For Kids with rides and attractions, gooey contests, special appearances, and more.

The event has helped raise over $4 million for various Southland charities while paying tribute to the region’s agricultural heritage and winning award recognition for its recycling and “green” policies that began in 2001. Oxnard is located 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara.

The free Park & Ride “Strawberry Express” shuttles from convenient locations off the 101 Fwy make getting to the Festival a breeze. Amtrak offers special Festival weekend discount rates (shuttles meet the trains). Parking is also available for $10 on site at Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250 S. Rose Avenue in Oxnard).

Advance tickets can be purchased at www.strawberry-fest.org. The CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Information Line is 1 888 288-9242 or visit the official website at www.strawberry-fest.org.

Ongoing Events
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
Farmer's Market
(No End Date) Recurring weekly on Thursday
9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
5th & B Streets at Plaza Park
Oxnard, CA 93030


Phone: (805) 483-7960
Admission: Free
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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Local fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and plants.  Often live music too!  Great lunch stop.

Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
Farmer's Market
(No End Date) Recurring weekly on Sunday
Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 S. Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035


Phone: (805) 643-6458
Admission: Free
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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Local farm fresh produce, fruits, plants, flowers, fresh seafood, bakery, cheese, nuts, BBQ, arts and crafts, entertainment and more.

Pets not allowed.

The Dinner Detective
The Dinner Detective
Cultural/ Culinary/ Wine
April 27, 2013 — December 28, 2013 Recurring weekly on Saturday
6:15pm - 9:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn/ Adagio Bella Gardens


Contact: Box Office
Phone: (888) 963-9123
Admission: $59.95 and up
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The Dinner Detective® is America’s LARGEST murder mystery comedy dinner show! You’ll solve a hilarious murder case while you enjoy a fantastic four-course plated dinner. A tantalizing Prize Package awaits our Top Sleuth of the evening. But be careful! In this show, EVERYONE is a suspect, even YOU, and the killer might be at your table!

 
 
 
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