The Throw Down Cornhole Festival Visitors Guide

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The World’s Largest Cornhole Festival

Get ready for the ultimate cornhole experience! What started as a humble cornhole tournament at Spencer Makenzie’s Restaurant in Ventura California, has grown into epic proportions.

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Cornhole festival goers in front of large Ferris wheel.

Event Info

Schedule
August 2025
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Location
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

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Official Event Information

Get more details on this event by visiting the official event website by following the link below.

About Ventura

A place that embodies a casual soul and alluring charm, Ventura is a vibrant beach town that checks stress and pretense at the door. Its artistic culture, rich history and privileged locale is welcoming, very much alive, and authentically human.

The Throw Down Cornhole Festival

Cornhole players of all skill levels will compete for cash payouts totaling over $300,000. Not ready for high stakes competition? The festival’s cornhole courts will be open to all. This special event has completely sold out in the last fourteen years so be sure to secure your tickets right away.

The Throwdown Cornhole Festival at Ventura County Fairgrounds
Music Festival at The Throw Down Cornhole Festival

Three Days of Concerts

The Throw Down is so much more than just a cornhole tournament. Stay the entire night to experience live DJs and Musicians take the on the stage! Lineups to be announced. Be sure to check back often for concert updates.

Vintage Truck Show on Saturday

Back by popular demand, the vintage truck show will feature classic trucks from the 1950’s through 1980’s. The truck show will showcase a wide range of domestic and foreign makes and models.

The Throwdown Truck Show in Ventura, CA

Plan Your Visit

How to get to Ventura County Fairgrounds

Getting to The Throw Down

Ventura County Coast is located approximately an hour north of Los Angeles and 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara California.

  • Driving Directions: The Throw Down Cornhole Festival is conveniently located just off the 101 Freeway.
  • Train Directions: You can also attend the event via the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink, which have stops directly at the event.
Hotels, Motels, and Places to stay in Ventura County Coast.

Places to Stay

Find accommodations near The Throw Down Cornhole Festival. Whether you’re looking for affordable or luxurious, Ventura County Coast has plenty of lodging choices for everyone.

Restaurants, Breweries, and More!

Ventura County Coast is brimming with a great selection of fantastic restaurants and breweries. Our eat and drink recommendations highlight local breweries, restaurants, and food selections in the entire region. Hope you enjoy exploring!

Best beaches in Ventura

Best Ventura Beaches

It’s not a beach day without cornhole. Our local guides put together a collection of the perfect beaches to enjoy your favorite game. Ventura County Coast’s beaches boast incredible views of Channel Islands National Park, great surfing, friendly people, and sandy shores.

Find Your Vibe

The coast promises a wide range of fun things to do on your visit. Whether you want to hike up a mountain or go on a casual beachside stroll, it’s all here waiting for you. The region features one National Park, a National Recreation Area, 44 miles of beaches, state parks, golf courses, great food and drink with plenty of sunshine.

Things to do in Ventura County Coast.

Four Welcoming Coastal Cities

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Visit these regions of Ventura County Coast

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Regions

Ventura County Coast

Ventura County Coast is a string of four communities that radiate warmth from welcoming people and California sunshine. The region embodies the casual and active spirit of classic, where the seafood is fresh, the beer is handcrafted and the weather is the kind you dream about. Spend the day exploring miles of beaches, incredible harbors or lush green golf courses. Hop on a boat for a day trip to the Channel Islands National Park, where you can see breathtaking views of the Southern California coastline. With a bustling culture, high end and vintage shopping, a lively culinary spirit and beautiful outdoor experiences, Ventura County Coast calls on every visitor to find their vibe. From hiking and biking to sailing and snorkeling, from shopping and dining to just plain relaxing, Ventura County Coast will fill your days with a lifetime of memories.

Camarillo

Camarillo

An hour north of Los Angeles, Camarillo is nestled at the base of the Conejo foothills surrounded by verdant green fields and cool ocean breezes. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, enjoy Camarillo alfresco. From outdoor shopping and concerts, to delicious dining and fun events, Camarillo has it all. With small town charm and a rich history, it is the place for romantic weddings and corporate venues. Visit the historical sites and museums during the day, and walk along Old Town for dinner and drinks at night. A great getaway for everyone, Camarillo is the ideal place to Come for the Sun, Stay for the Fun.

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Oxnard

Oxnard

Rally your tribe and head for the Central Coast. California cool, panorama-perfect, culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure. Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park. Just sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of California’s best kept secrets.

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Ventura

Ventura

A place that embodies a casual soul and unexpected allure, Ventura is a vibrant town that checks stress and pretense at the door.  Its artistic culture, enduring history and privileged locale is crazy-inviting, very much alive, and refreshingly human.

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Port Hueneme

Port Hueneme

Just sixty miles northwest of Los Angeles, in the heart of the Central Coast, you’ll find Port Hueneme, the friendly city by the sea. Port Hueneme is the place for travelers looking to dig their toes in the sand, take a long walk, drop a fishing line off the pier or just kick back and relax. With walking and biking trails winding throughout the city and a perfect climate almost year round, you can revive your soul in Hueneme.

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Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park is an American national park that consists of five of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of the U.S. state of California, in the Pacific Ocean.

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