What's Happening in the 805 This Weekend: August 21-23, 2026 Events Guide

If you're wondering what to do in Ventura County this weekend, you're in luck. Between a cornhole festival, a Japanese cultural celebration, and a stacked concert lineup, the 805 has something for pretty much everyone August 21-23.

Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Rick and Dawn, your local 805 Realtors.

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Throwdown Cornhole at the Ventura County Fairgrounds

When: Friday through Sunday, August 21-23
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds
Info: Throwdowncornholetournament.com

Billed as the world's largest cornhole festival, this event brings free cornhole play, live music, an outdoor bar, and food vendors to the fairgrounds for a full three days.

Coastal Cowgirl Fest at Promenade Park

When: Saturday, August 22, 11am-5pm
Where: Promenade Park, Ventura
Info: CoastalCowgirlfest.com

A free, family-friendly celebration of all things cowgirl, with line dancing, country tunes, and vendors set up along the waterfront at Promenade Park.

Psychedelic Summer at Tony's Pizzeria

When: Friday, August 21, 7pm
Where: Tony's Pizzeria, Ventura
Info: Search "PsychedelicSummerBand" on Facebook

A local live music night for anyone craving classic rock covers with dinner.

Obon Summer Festival at the Museum of Ventura County

When: Saturday, August 22, 12:30-2:30pm
Where: Museum of Ventura County
Info: VenturaMuseum.org

Free entry to this introduction to Obon, a traditional Japanese summer festival, hosted right here in downtown Ventura.

Train and Barenaked Ladies at the Santa Barbara Bowl

When: Saturday, August 22, 7pm
Where: Santa Barbara Bowl
Info: SbBowl.com

Train brings the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl, with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson joining the bill.

Why This Matters If You're House Hunting in the 805

Weekends like this are a good reminder of what makes Ventura County living worth it. Walkable events, a short drive to the coast, and a genuine sense of community are hard to put a price tag on, but they show up again and again in why people choose to plant roots here.

FAQ: What's happening in Ventura this weekend?
This weekend, August 21-23, 2026, Ventura County events include Throwdown Cornhole at the Fairgrounds, Coastal Cowgirl Fest at Promenade Park, Obon Summer Festival at the Museum of Ventura County, live music at Tony's Pizzeria, and a Train and Barenaked Ladies concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Have a great weekend, 805! If you're thinking about buying or selling in Ventura County, Rick and Dawn are always happy to talk.

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