Winter 2019/2020 Ventura County Events Calendar
December
Now–March 8
W–Sa, 10am–4pm; Su, noon–4pm
Art About Agriculture
Santa Paula Art Museum
12th annual art exhibition rooted to our region’s agricultural heritage. Presented by the Ag Art Alliance and featuring works by 58 contemporary artists.
Info: SantaPaulaArtMuseum.org
Dec. 13
6pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm, 8:15pm
Home Tour of Christmas Tree Lane
Sip, taste and tour your way through historic homes decked out for the holidays along Oxnard’s Christmas Tree Lane. Holiday bites, local wines and craft beers. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Heritage Square.
Info: HeritageSquareOxnard.com
Dec. 13 & 14
Seatings at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Holiday Christmas Tea
All Things Tea, Camarillo
Gather friends and family for a Christmas Tea with special chef created menu. Limited seating, reservations recommended.
Info: 805-445-8327
Dec. 28
1-2:30pm
Chocolate Truffles Pastry Class
The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn
Learn the history and basic techniques in creating and molding hand rolled truffles.
Info: OjaiValleyInn.com/Farmhouse
January
Jan. 2
Noon-1:30pm
Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class
The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn
Spark excitement in young culinarians in this workshop for kids ages 6-12. Includes lunch and a custom apron.
Info: OjaiValleyInn.com/Farmhouse
Jan. 19
2pm
Fungi of the Forest: Mushroom Walk and Tasting
Thousand Oaks
Join herbalist, forager and Chef Jess Starwood on a forest foraging walk. Afterward, enjoy gourmet wild inspired food and drink featuring the flavors of the season.
Info: JStarwood.com
February
Feb. 1
9–11am
Grapevines 101
Oxnard Historic Farm Park
Learn basic horticulture and pest management of grapevines.
Info: UCANR.edu/sites/VCMG
Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Bee Mine!
Spend it with your honey. After all, St. Valentine is the patron saint of beekeepers (among other things).
Feb. 16
8am–4:45pm
The WHOLE Conference
Rancho Campana High School, Camarillo
Learn about the benefits of a whole food plant-based lifestyle from some of the nation’s leading experts. Breakfast, scientific presentations, cooking demonstrations, lunch.
Info: 805-377-2726, WholeConference.org
Feb. 29
10am-4pm
Healing with Medicinal Plants Workshop & Wild Food Lunch
Full day workshop with Dr. Jim Adams learning about native medicinal plants and how to make pain liniment for your own use. Gourmet wild food and drink tastings with Jess Starwood.
Info: JStarwood.com
Ongoing
Almost Daily
Food Forward Crop Recovery Program
Various Locations Food Forward rescues fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same.
Info: FoodForward.org
Every Second Tuesday
5–8:30pm
Hueneme Beach Sunset Supper
Port Hueneme Beach Park
The county’s only gourmet food truck event at the beach. Food trucks, sunsets, happy hour and live music. On holiday hiatus in Dec.
Info: HuenemeChamber.com
Every First Thursday
5:30–9:30pm
First Thursday Food Trucks
Plaza Park, Oxnard
Each event brings eight to 12 of the area’s hottest trucks with DJ or live entertainment. Downtown restaurants and shops join in the party with late hours and specials.
Info: DowntownOxnard.org
Every Final Thursday
5–9pm
TBT Food Truck Fest
Camarillo Ranch, Camarillo
Food, local beer and wine, music and fundraising go together at this monthly gourmet food-truck festival. On holiday hiatus in Dec.
Info: CamarilloRanch.org
Every Third Friday
5–9pm
Food Truck Fridays
Pacific View Mall, Ventura
Gourmet food truck party, with live entertainment. On holiday hiatus in Dec.
Info: ShopPacificView.com
Note: All info was updated in November 2019. As details do change, please contact the events for the latest info.
