The festival returns after a five-year hiatus with salsa tasting, salsa dancing, margaritas, music and more
(Oxnard, CA) –The Oxnard Salsa Festival returns the weekend of July 27-28 to Plaza Park in the Oxnard Historic District. Lovers of spicy food, salsa dancing enthusiasts, and families alike will find plenty of reasons to attend this two-day festival, including:
- The International Food Courts: There will be plenty of delicious food options to choose from across a variety of cuisines with guaranteed access to savory street tacos, burritos and other classic Mexican fare.
- Margaritas and Beer: Refreshing beverages are a must on a warm summer day and there will be multiple bars with margaritas, craft beers and plenty of non-alcoholic choices.
- Live Music: Both Saturday and Sunday will be filled with a stellar lineup of live music, with the festival presenting the best and most popular salsa and Latin jazz bands from Southern California from 11am – 7pm each day.
- Non-stop Salsa Dancing: Festivalgoers are invited to take over the dance floor while enjoying the rhythmic sounds of Salsa music all day long.
- Salsa Tasting Lounge: True aficionados of the spicy sauce will want to buy a ticket to the Salsa Lounge to taste samples of all kinds of salsa, from sweet and savory, to mild and blazing hot
- Marketplace shopping: The Festival features an eclectic selection of craft and retail vendors with imported items, artisan produced products, handcrafted food items and more.
- Family Fun: The event welcomes all ages and entry for kids 12 and under is free. The festival has a dedicated play zone with rides, jumpers, face painters and other fun activities for the younger set.
- Enjoy the weather: Coastal California is the perfect place to be when the temperature spikes inland. Downtown Oxnard enjoys year-round Mediterranean weather and is cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes.
- Discover Downtown Oxnard. Plaza Park, the festival’s location, is within the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District — home to City Hall, the Oxnard Transit Center, and Heritage Square, a block of beautifully restored early 1900’s homes and buildings. It’s just five minutes away from Channel Islands Harbor and Mandalay Beach.
- Affordable and Flexible: Choose from a $6.99 for a general admission ticket or buy a Salsa Tasting Lounge ticket that includes festival entry, an exclusive shaded area, salsa tasting from local and national salsa makers, and a choice of a beer, margarita or water, at $24.99. VIP Verde Lounge tickets are $39.99 and provide access to a private bar and food vendors and seating by the dance floor. Coming with a crowd? Reservations for a table of 10 are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://oxnardsalsafestival.com/.
The Oxnard Salsa Festival premiered in 1993 and is presented by the Oxnard Downtowners. It features the region’s top salsa and Latin Jazz bands, marketplace shopping, two international food courts, a salsa tasting tent, and non-stop salsa dancing.
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