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Join the good green fun and celebrate Earth Day, April 27th
VENTURA – Ventura Charter School is proud to announce the return of Ventura EcoFest, an Earth Day celebration dedicated to sustainability, community, and fun for all ages. The event will take place on Sunday, April 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ventura Charter School campus, 2060 Cameron Street, Ventura.
This free and family friendly event offers an exciting day of entertainment, hands on activities, and eco-conscious experiences. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to get involved, visit www.venturaecofest.org
With over 3,000 attendees in 2024, this year’s EcoFest is expected to draw an even larger crowd, bringing together local businesses, environmental organizations, nonprofits, artists, and educators in a dynamic celebration of sustainability. Attendees will enjoy:
- Live Performances: Local musicians, dancers, and entertainers take the stage throughout the day.
- Eco-Friendly Vendors: Explore booths featuring sustainable products, green initiatives, and educational resources.
- Interactive Kids’ Activities: Hands-on arts and crafts, eco-games, and engaging science exhibits for young environmentalists.
- Delicious Food & Drinks: Enjoy a variety of food trucks and locally sourced refreshments.
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Silent Auction & Raffle: Bid on outdoor gear, entertainment tickets, yoga classes, restaurant gift cards, and more. A grand prize raffle offers$1,000 in Disney Cash and more! Pre-sale raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 from families of Ventura Charter School students or at the event. The raffle will be pulled each hour, with the grand prize drawing at 4:00 p.m. Winners do not need not be present to win.
In alignment with EcoFest’s commitment to environmental responsibility, attendees are encouraged to choose sustainable transportation options:
- Bike to the event and enjoy free valet service courtesy of Bike Ventura County & Ventura Bike Depot.
- Ride public transit—students 18 and under ride free through Gold Coast Transit District’s Youth Ride Free Program (no ID required).
Sponsors include Bamieh & De Smeth, Amigo Party Rentals, Wick’s Roofing and Solar, Bodhi Salt Yoga, Glitter Barn, Bella Luna Gardens, Bellringer Brewing Company, Moby’s on Main and Bike Ventura County. Media sponsors, Edible Ojai & Ventura County and Cumulus Media.
Proceeds from Ventura EcoFest directly support Ventura Charter School. Students engage in project-based curriculum centered upon empowerment through critical thinking, empathy, research, and action to benefit the spaces they occupy throughout their lives with inclusion and equity. This curriculum encourages students to examine their environmental impact and take meaningful action—such as student-led sustainability initiatives like reducing disposable utensil use on campus.
Ventura Charter School – Starting as Open Classroom in the 1970’s, Ventura Charter School of Global Arts & Education launched in 2006 as a tuition-free public charter school within the Ventura County Office of Education. The school currently serves over 400 K-8th grade students on its campus located within the larger DATA middle school property. Ventura Charter School is an expeditionary learning school in partnership with EL Education. It is guided by 10 founding principles and its mission to, “engage every student in meaningful and supportive learning experiences to grow resilient, educated, and socially intelligent human beings.”
