Oxnard Multicultural Festival

In real life  Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

A free downtown festival of music and dance from around the world, international food and cultural booths, held in Plaza Park since 1995.

The Oxnard Multicultural Festival is a free, one-day celebration of the city's many cultures. The City of Oxnard's Community Relations Commission puts it on. The 2026 edition is the 29th and takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Plaza Park, 500 S. C Street, downtown Oxnard.

Families can watch music and dance performances, eat food from around the world and visit cultural exhibits and craft booths. It's aimed at the whole family and at anyone who wants to see the range of communities in Oxnard.

What to expect

• Live music and dance performances
• International food
• Cultural booths and exhibits
• Arts and crafts
• Family activities

Tips for going

• Bring money for food vendors.
• Bring sun protection. Plaza Park is outdoors.
• Arrive early for parking downtown. The parking structure near 7th and B Streets is closest.

Questions people ask

Is it free?

Yes, entry is free.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes. It's billed as a festival for the whole family.

Where do I park?

Visit Oxnard points to the downtown parking structure near 7th and B Streets, street parking on C, B and 5th Streets, and public lots near the Oxnard Transportation Center.

About Oxnard

Oxnard is Ventura County's biggest city: a farm town that grew up around sugar beets and is now famous for strawberries. It has a working harbor at Port Hueneme next door, and miles of wide, uncrowded beaches from Mandalay to Silver Strand.

Getting there: Amtrak and Metrolink stop at the Oxnard Transportation Center downtown. Channel Islands Harbor is about 15 minutes' drive southwest, and the beach parks at Mandalay and Oxnard State Beach are north of it.

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Sources: www.venturacountylocal.com · visitoxnard.com. Organizers change plans, so confirm before you go.