About FIRST Robotics Competition
Join the fun as high school students, professionals, and young people gather for an adrenaline-filled weekend where future engineers work together to solve design challenges in this thrilling competition.
Admission: Free to spectators
FIRST Robotics Competition
Port Hueneme
Date: March 6 – 8, 2026
Place: Port of Hueneme
333 Ponoma St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
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FIRST Robotics Competition
Ventura County
Date: March 13 – 15, 2026
Place: Ventura College Sportsplex
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
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Places to Stay in Port Hueneme
Date: March 6 – 8, 2026
Places to Stay in Ventura, CA
Date: March 13 – 15, 2026
Welcome To Ventura County Coast
Ventura County Coast welcome’s FIRST Robotics Competition participants and spectators. We hope you enjoy your stay and invite you to explore our coastal paradise. Use the following guide to help plan your visit.
While You’re In Town
Dining
Ventura County Coast offers a variety of cuisine to choose from. Whether you’re looking for upscale dining options, international cuisine, local seafood, or locally renowned taquerias, the coast delivers a diverse dining scene that’s sure to satisfy your palette.
Shopping
From designer brands to artisan crafts, and farmer’s markets, the coast is a shopper’s paradise worth exploring. Use our shopping guide to help you plan your next shopping adventure.
Things to Do
With year round sunshine, attractions, and outdoor gems, the coast delivers memorable experiences paired with spectacular scenery. Read on to plan your next adventure in Ventura County Coast.
Upcoming Events
August 22, 2026
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns in 2026 with compelling films, with amazing food and drink.
August 22, 2026
Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Join us for an evening of kettle corn, giveaways, and cinema by the sea as we celebrate Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at Ventura Harbor Village.
August 21 – 23, 2026
The Throw Down Cornhole Festival
Join us for seaside fun and the chance to win huge cash prizes at the 2026 Throw Down Cornhole Festival in Ventura California.
August 29, 2026
A Night Featuring Pete Escovedo & His Orchestra
Join us as two music legends Pete Escovedo and his son Peter Michael Escovedo perform live on stage at Heritage Square in Oxnard.
August 29 – 30, 2026
Dirt Expo Ventura
Arizona’s #1 OHV show is debuting at Ventura County Fairgrounds with an exciting weekend of off-road innovations, giveaways, and industry innovations.
September 2, 2026
Katchafire 2026 World Tour
Experience the uniquely smooth sound of world-renowned roots-reggae band: Katchafire.
September 5 – 6, 2026
C Street Classic Surf Contest
Bring your camera and witness some of the best surfers on the coast show off their amazing skills.
August 24 – 29, 2026
International PAL Boxing Tournament
Oxnard’s Police Activities League is proud to host the 2024 International PAL Boxing Tournament.
September 5 – 6, 2026
Aloha Beach Festival
The Aloha Beach Festival hosts a fun aloha-style surfing event, paddle-board race, outrigger canoes, along with local Hawaiian dancers, local surf, reggae, and really cool vibes.
September 12 – 13, 2026
Ventura Art & Chalk Festival
Celebrate street art, crafts, and live music at Ventura Harbor Village.
September 11 – 13, 2026
Ventura Harvest Festival
Spend the day, seaside for original art, crafts, live entertainment, and a special appearance with Lilo and Stitch.
September 19, 2026
Chowderfest
Sip, savor, and celebrate artisan chowders from the region’s top eateries while sipping craft brews and wines.
September 19, 2026
Seaside Movie Nights: Shrek
More Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below. About 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 inviting, very much alive,…
September 20, 2026
Boots & Brews Country Music Festival 2026
2026 Boots and Brews Country Music Festival is back in Ventura with Bailey Zimmerman and Rodney Atkins.
September 26, 2026
Banana Festival
Go Bananas at the Port with tasty banana treats, local bands, and the cool ocean breezes!
September 26 – 27, 2026
ArtWalk Ventura
Celebrate the region’s visual and performing arts at ArtWalk Ventura with live music, popup art displays, dance, and theater.
September 26 – October 31, 2026
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below.
September 27, 2026
Adolfo Camarillo Birthday Celebration
Celebrate history and culture at Camarillo Ranch with festive performances, birthday cake, and fun for all ages.
October 2 – 4, 2026
Oktoberfest at Ventura County Fairgrounds
Experience a weekend of craft brews, Bevarian fare, and live entertainment at Ventura County Fairground’s first Oktoberfest!
October 3, 2026
29th Annual Multicultural Festival
Join us in Downtown Oxnard to celebrate the city’s diverse culture and heritage.
October 10 – 11, 2026
Seaside Highland Games Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish heritage with festivities, folk dance, bag pipes, and highland games.
October 15 – 18, 2026
Ventura Music Festival
The mission of the Ventura Music Festival is to bring world-class music to the community, foster audience-artist relationships, and enhance the joy of music through diverse offerings for all ages.
October 17, 2026
El Panteón – Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Journey through Mexican culture, community, and family ties with festivities, performing arts, and colorful displays!
October 23, 2026
WAR in Concert at Oxnard Performing Arts Center
WAR is set to perform legendary hits such as Low Rider, The Cisco Kid, and more with Latin Jazz legend Poncho Sanchez in Oxnard.
October 24, 2026
Bloodsuckers Ball at The Majestic Ventura Theater
Enjoy an evening of “bloodlust and gothic elegance” with a bloodthirsty cast of performers, dark displays, cocktails, and photo ops.
October 24, 2026
2026 Parade of Frights
A spooky good event with a Halloween twist to our traditional Parade of Lights events. Bring the kiddos for scavenger hunts and activities!
October 24 – 25, 2026
Brick Convention Ventura: Lego Fan Event
Calling all Lego lovers and collectors far and wide. “The Greatest Lego Event on Earth” is coming to Ventura!
November 27 – 28, 2026
85th Turkey Night Grand Prix
Join us for one of the nation’s longest running Thanksgiving traditions, at the 84th Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix.
December 5, 2026
Winter Wine Walk
California’s largest Wine Walk and Street Fair returns! Sip, sing, and shop your way through a Holiday spirit-filled Downtown Ventura! Snowfall transforms Main St. into a Winter Wonderland.
December 11 – 14, 2026
Zoppe, an Italian Family Circus
Get ready for high flying acrobatics, dramatic story telling with a family tradition that spans two centuries and two continents.
December 13, 2026
Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
Get into Christmas Spirit at the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon in Oxnard.
January 22, 2027
E-40 With DJ Quik & Mack 10
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below. About 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…
January 30, 2027
Lisa Lisa & Trinere
Lisa Lisa and Trinere are coming to Oxnard for an evening of epic hits and music that defined a generation.
February 21, 2027
2027 Ventura Marathon
Qualify for the Boston Marathon on a fast, mostly downhill course running from the Ojai Valley down to the Ventura Coast.
April 30 – May 1, 2027
JACKALOPE BLOCK PARTY Ventura
Watch world class skaters compete at the JACKALOPE Block Party in Downtown Ventura.
May 2027 (TBA)
California Strawberry Festival
The California Strawberry Festival is back in 2026 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
June 6, 2027
Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food, & Brew Festival
Indulge in flavorful delicacies and sweet treats at Ventura County’s premier Food, Wine, and Brew Festivals located at Cal State University Channel Islands.
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