Oxnard Rec Events

Oxnard Rec Events More than a Tamale Festival!

Here you will find information on all the large special events hosted by Oxnard Recreation, including the Oxnard Tamale Festival (first Sat in Dec), Insect Festival (first Sat in June).

Curious on what to do at the Tamale Festival, here is the event schedule for you to plan your day this Saturday, Decembe...
12/06/2025

Curious on what to do at the Tamale Festival, here is the event schedule for you to plan your day this Saturday, December 6, 9 AM - 6 PM in Plaza Park.

Thank you Lazer Media, Kaiser Permanente, Renewal by Andersen, Easter Seals, Vallarta Supermarkets, Raising Cane’s, Kinsler Law and Catalyst Kids for sponsoring this year’s 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival.

12/05/2025

Huge thanks to Gold Coast Health Plan for participating in the 2025 Oxnard Tamale Festival as a Candy Cane Sponsor. Your support helps make the event extra special for the community.

Stop by the Gold Coast booth for more information on plans and programs available to the community!

🎉 IT’S HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🎉Tomorrow’s the BIG day! 🎉 Join us for the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival at Downtown Pla...
12/05/2025

🎉 IT’S HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🎉
Tomorrow’s the BIG day! 🎉 Join us for the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival at Downtown Plaza Park from 9 AM–6 PM!
✨ FREE entry, live music, arts & crafts, tamale demos, and more!
Bring your family, your appetite, and your love for tamales! 🌮❤️
📅 Tomorrow | Saturday, December 6 | 9 AM–6 PM | Plaza Park – FREE Admission!

Thank you Lazer Media, Kaiser Permanente, Renewal by Andersen, Easter Seals, Vallarta Supermarkets, Raising Cane’s, Kinsler Law and Catalyst Kids for sponsoring this year’s 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival

🌽✨ Get ready for a day full of flavor and fun! Check out our Tamale Festival map before you go — everything’s happening ...
12/05/2025

🌽✨ Get ready for a day full of flavor and fun! Check out our Tamale Festival map before you go — everything’s happening December 6, 9 AM–6 PM at Plaza Park.
👇 Which spot will you visit first?

12/04/2025

Thank you, , for your participation in the 2025 Tamale Festival as a Candy Cane Sponsor!

Catalyst Kids offers nurturing, play-based child care and enrichment programs for infants through school-age children in the Oxnard/Ventura area. Be sure to visit their booth for more information during the event!

12/04/2025

Join us at the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival this Saturday, December 6, 2026, in downtown Oxnard Plaza Park, 9 AM - 6 PM, Admission is FREE!

Start your holiday season the delicious way! 🎄🌽 Grab a tamale for breakfast from one of our 17+ tamale booths, then catc...
12/04/2025

Start your holiday season the delicious way! 🎄🌽 Grab a tamale for breakfast from one of our 17+ tamale booths, then catch the Oxnard Christmas Parade at 10 AM downtown. 🎉
After the parade, head to Plaza Park for the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival and enjoy FREE family fun — live music, a Kids Zone, arts & crafts vendors, free activities for kids, the City Corps Train, and so much more! 🎶🎨🚂
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 9 AM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission for all ages!
Bring the whole family for a festive day full of tamales, tunes, and holiday cheer! 🌯✨

Thank you 102.9 FM Radio Lazer Media, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Renewal by Andersen, Easterseals SoCal, Vallarta Supermarkets, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, and Catalyst Kids California for sponsoring this year's 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival.

12/04/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Vallarta Supermarkets to the 2025 Oxnard Tamale Festival! 🎄🌯
With deep roots in culture, community, and tradición, Vallarta Supermarkets brings fresh flavors, family spirit, and hometown pride to everything they do — and we’re so excited to have them help us celebrate Tamale Season! 🦋🌽
Be sure to swing by the Vallarta booth for tasty and festive treats for the whole family!

12/03/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Easterseals SoCal as a Candy Cane Sponsor of the 2025 Oxnard Tamale Festival! 🎄🌯
Easterseals So Cal has long been a champion for inclusivity—breaking down barriers and opening doors for people of all abilities. Their support helps us create a festival filled with education, accessibility, and joyful experiences for everyone. ❤️✨
Stop by the Easterseals So Cal booth to learn about:
• Head Start services for income-eligible families with children ages 0–5
• Home visiting programs that support parenting and early child development
Thank you, Easterseals So Cal, for helping us make this year’s festival welcoming, empowering, and full of holiday cheer for every guest! 🎉

The Best Tamale Contest is back at the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, and it’s going to be a showdown you won’t wan...
12/03/2025

The Best Tamale Contest is back at the 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, and it’s going to be a showdown you won’t want to miss! 🍽️🏆
Watch our talented tamale vendors go head-to-head on the Small Stage from 1–2 PM as they compete for the title of Best Tamale. Or skip the judging and grab some from the winning vendor to taste for yourself! 🌮✨
Join us Saturday, December 6, 9 AM–6 PM at Plaza Park for tamales, music, and holiday cheer all day long! 🎶🎉

Thank you 102.9 FM Radio Lazer Media, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Renewal by Andersen, Easterseals SoCal, Vallarta Supermarkets, Raising Cane’s, Kinsler Law and Catalyst Kids California for sponsoring this year's 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival.

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