Ventura County Farm Day Event Information Guide

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Get excited because it’s that time of the year again! The 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day is happening on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 all across Ventura County. Join us for a day full of agricultural tours, produce tasting, kids activities, and learn how food is grown! Come Meet The Hands That Feed You at Ventura County Farm Day!

Bring the whole family to learn, taste, and explore the diverse agricultural industry right here in amazing Ventura County. Registration is FREE and opens on October 1st!

What is Ventura County Farm Day

What is Ventura County Farm Day?

Ventura County Farm Day is an opportunity for the public to celebrate the hands and lands that feed us through engaging and informative tours of a variety of farms, ranches and ag organizations. Farm Day is the one day out of the year where growers open their doors to the public, allowing visitors to experience first hand where their food comes from. Farm Day is an annual FREE event open to all!

What Should I Expect at Farm Day?

Farm Day is on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am to 3pm. Most farms will have tours starting at the top of each hour, and will be open throughout the day. Check out the Farm Day Trail Map section below to discover the different locations, and plan out your stops for the day. The day of, hop in your car and visit these locations for an unforgettable experience of Ventura County’s rich agricultural
industry!

Eden Forrest Collective
SEEAG official organizer of Ventura County Farm Day>

Who Organizes Farm Day?

Farm Day is organized by SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working in Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties. SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture’s contribution to our nutritional well-being. Visit the SEEAG Hub at Farm Day and learn about their impact on individuals across the county.

Event Info

Date: Saturday November 2, 2024

Locations: View Map
(*19+ Farms, view map for more info)

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Admission: Free

Ventura County Farm Day

Official Event Information

For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below.

Explore Ventura County Farm Day Locations

Use this trail map and explore locations to add to your itinerary. You can customize your farm day experience and save the itinerary to Google maps!

Ventura County Farm Day Win a Stay Sweepstakes

Ventura County Farm Day Sweepstakes

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Extend Your Stay for More Experiences

Ventura County Coast is home to a thriving agricultural economy. Extend your stay and get the full experience AG experience. Our local guides have put together a bucket-list of fun and educational activities to do while visiting the region.

Visit a Roadside Stand

Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables that you won’t find at any of your local grocery stores. Many of the region’s roadside fruit stands carry specialty items, including: locally made baked goods, treats, arts, crafts, and more.

 

Visit a roadside fruit stand when visiting for Ventura County Farm Day.
Ventura County Certified Farmer's Market

Visit a Certified Farmer’s Market

Certified farmer’s markets are like roadside markets, but carry a wider selection of products. Here you’ll find locally and regionally grown produce, such as: fruits, vegetables, dairy, poultry, meats, and even locally sourced fish.

Places to Eat

Our local restaurants provide a diverse range of dining options to choose from, including: farm to table, vegetarian, vegan, and many cultural options. A great deal of our seafood restaurants offer seasonal catches like tuna, halibut, sea bass, and sea urchin. Vegan and vegetarian eateries source much of their ingredients from seasonally grown produce on the coast. Visiting a local farm to table restaurant is an excellent way to experience the region’s agriculture at work.

Restaurants at Ventura Pier & Promenade
Agriculture Museums in Ventura County

Visit our AG Museums

Did you know that Ventura County Coast is home to several museums that highlight the region’s agricultural history? Our agricultural museums cover time periods ranging from Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, and American annexation periods, to present day. Museum exhibits also display farm equipment, processing, and packing methods used throughout history. Here’s a list of the agricultural museums to see when you visit Ventura County Coast. Also be sure to check museum hours and tour schedules to better plan your agricultural tour.

Camarillo Ranch
Pleasant Valley Historical Society and Museum (temporarily closed)
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology Bird Museum
Oxnard Historic Farm Park
Museum of Ventura County

Explore the Outdoors

Exploring the region’s vast selection of outdoor recreation opportunities is an outstanding way to experience the coast’s natural resources. Ventura’s hiking trails traverse natural and agricultural landscapes as well as a scenic botanical garden with panoramic views. Hiking trails near Camarillo highlight stunning ocean vistas as well as the region’s natural environment. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include surfing, fishing, whale watching, scuba diving, and outdoor sports just to name a few.

Best family friendly bike paths in Ventura County Coast.
Hotels, Motels, and Places to stay in Ventura County Coast.

Places to Stay

Extend your stay to experience a wide variety of agricultural and outdoor activities in the region. The area features a diverse selection of lodging options to choose from. Whether you’re looking to stay at a beachside resort or looking for affordable lodging options, Ventura County Coast has you covered.

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Visit these regions of Ventura County Coast

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Camarillo
Oxnard
Ventura
Port Hueneme
Channel Islands National Park

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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