Latino Heritage Month
| September 12th to October 15th, 2008 This citywide celebration is a month-long event scheduled from September 12 to October 15, 2008. The event showcases the cultural and historical roots of Latino heritage.
Santa Barbara Fiesta
| July 30th to August 3rd, 2008 When Old Spanish Days started in 1924, “it was all about the community coming together. In announcing his honorary El Presidentes Dave and Sharon Dorsey, Taylor noted that Dave is a former Santa Barbara Sheriff who was instrumental in the D.A.R.E. program and coaching youth sports in the community. Sharon Dorsey also served as the Spirit of Fiesta in 1958.
Father Virgil Cordano is also being recognized as director emeritus of Old Spanish Days, the first such honor, for his years of service to the community and Fiesta.
Tall Ships Festival
| August 7th to August 10th, 2008 Set your course for the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard to witness the maritime majesty of the Tall Ships Festival on August 7-10.
Moonlight at the Ranch...The Sequel
| From August 16th, 2008 If you dress like a movie star, walk like a movie star, and you hang out at VIP events like the movie stars, then you must come to this event! It has Hollywood themed attire, the red carpet, flashing lights, live music, mouth watering food, all part of being considered a VIP at this open to the public event.
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
| July 25th to August 12th, 2008 The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they will hold their 2008 season Training Camp in Oxnard, California.
Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
| June 27th to August 3rd, 2008 Presented by the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company and California Lutheran University, the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival is one of the area’s most popular outdoor theatrical events. Visitors are immersed in the Shakespeare experience as festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-show entertainment with musicians, dancing, juggling and sword-fighting demonstrations.
