“Waves of Fun” at the Ventura County Fair
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, August 16th, 2025
On Wednesday, July 30th the Ventura County Fair gates opened with a variety of attractions, including carnival rides, food booths, exhibits, agricultural shows, live entertainment and so much more. This year’s theme was “Waves of Fun”. The fair ended on August 10th. The concert series lineup included performances by Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, Pepa, Diplo, Dirty Heads, Lee Brice, Flo Rida, and Scotty McCreery. There will also be a professional rodeo and other events throughout the fair. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Wednesday, July 30th the Ventura County Fair gates opened with a variety of attractions, including carnival rides, food booths, exhibits, agricultural shows, live entertainment and so much more. This year’s theme was “Waves of Fun”. The fair ended on August 10th. The concert series lineup included performances by Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, Pepa, Diplo, Dirty Heads, Lee Brice, Flo Rida, and Scotty McCreery. There will also be a professional rodeo and other events throughout the fair. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
From July 30th – August 10th was the annual Ventura County Fair. Pictured are some of the Fillmore FFA winners from this year’s Livestock Show. All photos and info courtesy https://www.instagram.com/fillmore.ffa/. Pictured right is Another BACK-to-BACK! Way to go Annalise Barragan! FFA Advanced Steer Showman 2025!
From July 30th – August 10th was the annual Ventura County Fair. Pictured are some of the Fillmore FFA winners from this year’s Livestock Show. All photos and info courtesy https://www.instagram.com/fillmore.ffa/. Pictured right is Another BACK-to-BACK! Way to go Annalise Barragan! FFA Advanced Steer Showman 2025!
She does it again! Olivia Nava is the FFA Advanced Swine Showman Champion! Way to go Olivia, your time and hard work has paid off!
She does it again! Olivia Nava is the FFA Advanced Swine Showman Champion! Way to go Olivia, your time and hard work has paid off!
Congratulations to Olivia Nava and Preston Spiker for winning Supreme and Reserve Market Champions.
Congratulations to Olivia Nava and Preston Spiker for winning Supreme and Reserve Market Champions.
Congratulations Annalise! Annalise Barragan, pictured right, won FFA Market Steer Champion, and a well-deserved buckle. As an FHS alumni this is her last year showing.
Congratulations Annalise! Annalise Barragan, pictured right, won FFA Market Steer Champion, and a well-deserved buckle. As an FHS alumni this is her last year showing.
Small Livestock Sweep! Congratulations to Alejandra Robles our Grand Champion Market Rabbit Pen, FFA Market Rabbit Champion and Novice Showman Champion. And to Lexie Gonzalez our FFA Reserve Champion Market Rabbit Pen. Aldo, Anne Cabrales our Senior and Overall Champion Rabbit Showman!
Small Livestock Sweep! Congratulations to Alejandra Robles our Grand Champion Market Rabbit Pen, FFA Market Rabbit Champion and Novice Showman Champion. And to Lexie Gonzalez our FFA Reserve Champion Market Rabbit Pen. Aldo, Anne Cabrales our Senior and Overall Champion Rabbit Showman!
Congratulations to our Novice FFA Swine Showman Champion! Way to go, Holly Parrish!
Congratulations to our Novice FFA Swine Showman Champion! Way to go, Holly Parrish!
Way to go Kristina! Kristina Budia won Reserve FFA Market Goat! We are so proud of all our lamb and goat showman they did great in the market classes!
Way to go Kristina! Kristina Budia won Reserve FFA Market Goat! We are so proud of all our lamb and goat showman they did great in the market classes!
Congratulations Elena!! Elena Magana won BIG with her pygmy goat at the Fair, taking both Grand Champion Pygmy Goat and Champion Showman. She rounded off her big wins with a fiesta! in the costume contest!
Congratulations Elena!! Elena Magana won BIG with her pygmy goat at the Fair, taking both Grand Champion Pygmy Goat and Champion Showman. She rounded off her big wins with a fiesta! in the costume contest!