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Oct. 17 — Ventura Music Festival to present ‘Bluegrass Comes to Ventura’ — Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2026 • Comments Off

Important Event Information

$15 Lawn Seating Still Available!

Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

SCHEDULE

6:00 PM – Check-In Opens

7:00 PM – Concert Begins

VENUE

Mission Park, Downtown Ventura

2150 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Don’t miss the fun! Grab your tickets now!

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Parking

Public Parking Lots: Free public parking is available in the lot on Santa Clara Street at S Ventura Avenue, a short walk from the park. The Museum of Ventura County lot is also nearby but fills quickly.

Public Parking Structures: The Downtown Ventura Parking Structure at 555 E Santa Clara St and the Ventura City Hall Lot at 501 Poli St are both within walking distance.

Street Parking: Street parking is available throughout Downtown Ventura. Please check posted signs for meters, time limits, and restrictions.

Drop-Off: Bringing chairs, blankets, or a picnic? Drop off your group and gear near the park entrance before you park.

ADA / Accessible Parking: There is ADA accessible parking in the lot behind the Museum of Ventura County, and along the space between the Mission and the park on Main St.

All-Attendee Check In & Will Call

Even if you printed your tickets at home or have them on your phone, you’ll need to check in at the venue to receive your wristband. If your tickets are at Will Call, simply give your name to the attendant at check-in. The color of your wristband will indicate which section is available to you for selecting your seats.

PURPLE

Premium – Chairs & Tables

GREEN

Standard – Chairs Provided

RED

Value – Lawn Seating

Please bring your own chairs/blankets

Food & Drinks

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks to the park, and the gates will be open as early as 6:00 PM. There will be a beer garden onsite hosted by Transmission Brewing, and although you may have your drinks at your tables and in the garden, open containers are not permitted outside the concert gates.

Pre-order your Charcuterie box now!

If you would like to pre-order a delicious snack box or sandwhich meal from Paradise Pantry, please click the link below to explore the menu. Boxes will be available for pickup starting at 6PM. This menu is only available for pre-order; orders close Friday, October 16.

View Menu & Place Order

Paradise Pantry Market, 222 East Main Street, Ventura, 805.641.9440, market@paradisepantry.com.

Thank You to our Concert Sponsors & Collaborators

Special Thanks to Kevin Clerici, Jim DeArkland, Josh Addison, Alex Schneider, Vince Daly, Jeff Becker, Carey Jonker, Tina Thayer, and Chef Kelly Briglio.