Oxnard’s Classic New Small Town Salsa Festival July 29-30
(Gerry Furth-Sides) The 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival mixes up hot Latin sounds and exotic dancing with spicy culinary flavors and children’s activities. The event has all the old-fashioned summertime fun of a class small town. The festival, July 29 and 30, is produced by a dedicated civic team to celebrate the town and flavors of salsa.Festival-goers are treated to live salsa and Latin jazz bands, salsa dance lessons, a tasting tent with dozens of different varieties of salsa and hot sauces and a salsa recipe challenge.
(Photo courtesy of the SALSA FESTIVAL)
The excitement all takes place at historic Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” streets in historic downtown Oxnard from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days.
(Photo courtesy of the SALSA FESTIVAL)
We at LocalFoodEater have been a part of the pre-event as judges for the professional chef salsa competition for years //localfoodeater.com/salsa-festival-heads-five-sizzling-ethnic-experiences-oxnard/
The VIP party at Heritage Square after judging
The two days also feature a vendor marketplace, international cuisine, and a kids zone. Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, the festival attracts salsa lovers from throughout southern California. Festival admission and parking are free. Main stage seating is available for $5. For festival information, call 805‐535‐4060, email info@oxnardsalsafestival.com or visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com and on Facebook.
Oxnard is a marvelous place to get away even for one day, and the area has enough history and activities to last weeks. It was an “insiders” celebrity hideaway so special that they named one area, “Hollywood Beach.”
24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
Celebrating Salsa – The Food, the Music & Dance! July 29-30, 2017
Plaza Park, 500 S (between B and C St), Oxnard, CA 93030
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission and Parking
Gerry Furth-Sides 
Barbara Hansen 
Chef-owner Alain Cohen 
Roberta Deen 
Jose Martinez 
Nivedita Basu 
