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23 seats left for scones, sandwiches, and lively brass at the historic Pierpont Inn – get yours now, because these won’t last the weekend!
Some traditions are worth dressing up for. Picture it: a sunny Sunday afternoon at the historic Pierpont Inn. A pot of tea at your table. Warm scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a tempting tower of pastries. And then, the trumpets. Tea & Trumpets is one of those VMF experiences that, once you’ve been, you make sure you don’t miss. It’s civilized and joyful in equal measure, and this Sunday, it opens our 2026 Fall Series. There are just 33 tickets left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone, so grab your seat before someone else gets your scone!
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What to Expect
- The tea. A full afternoon tea service, brought right to your table. Scones, finger sandwiches, sweets, and plenty of tea to go around.
- The music. A spirited brass quintet with a program that moves easily from classical favorites to jazz standards. Expect fanfare, finesse, and a few toe-tappers between sips.
- The setting. The Pierpont Inn has welcomed guests to Ventura for more than a century, and there’s no more gracious room in town for an afternoon like this one.
- The company. Friends, neighbors, and fellow music lovers. Bring someone you’d like to treat, or come make some new friends at your table.
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Tea & Trumpets
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM
The Pierpont Inn
550 Sanjon Road, Ventura, CA 93001
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| Dear Friends of Ventura Music Festival,
Think of the moment a live performance moves you—or a child discovers the joy of making music. Your generosity helps make those moments possible.
Today is DAF Day, a national day encouraging donors to put their Donor Advised Funds to work for the causes they love. If music has enriched your life, we invite you to share that gift by recommending a grant to Ventura Music Festival.
Your DAF gift helps VMF:
- Bring world-class music to our community, with exceptional performances that inspire and connect us
- Spark creativity in local students through free music education programs in schools and after-school settings
- Expand access to live music, helping more people experience the joy of a Festival performance or music at a VMF free community event
We believe everyone deserves a place in the audience—and the opportunity to discover what music can make possible. Your support helps bring that vision to life, from the concert stage to the classroom.
Put your DAF to work for music this Thursday. Log in to your DAF provider’s portal and recommend a grant using:
Legal name: Ventura Music Festival Association, Inc.
Tax identification number (EIN): 77-0314562
Every gift helps bring extraordinary music within reach and inspires the next generation of music lovers. Thank you for helping keep music at the heart of our community.
With gratitude,
The Ventura Music Festival Team
Ventura Music Festival Association, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN: 77-0314562. |
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? Calling All Volunteers!
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| Want a front-row seat to the Fall Series? Our volunteers access VMF events for free, and this month we need you at two very different (and very fun) events! |
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Tea & Trumpets
Sunday, October 11 | Pierpont Inn
- Volunteer call time: 1:00 PM
- Doors: 2:00 PM
- Show and tea service: 3:00 PM
Volunteers will assist with the tea service, pouring tea and helping patrons at their tables as needed. We’ll also hold a training and orientation for all participating volunteers on Friday, October 9, so everyone feels comfortable and ready for the day.
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? Important Update: Cleveland & Carter
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| Due to artist travel, Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter will perform at 7 PM on Saturday, October 17th at Mission Park in downtown Ventura.
Ticketholders – no action is needed!
If you don’t have tickets – what are you waiting for!? This will be an unforgettable night of bluegrass from the stars, under the stars… Get Tickets |
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| The Birth of Impressionism
A Classical Edge Concert |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 at 7 PM
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
A Classical Edge Concert & Music Lecture with Nuvi Mehta & Reiko Uchida. The Classical Edge series is a meeting between music and the story behind the notes. Part concert, part history, and part discovery – an educational journey illuminating the birth of Impressionism. LEARN MORE |
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TAKE3
Where Rock Meets Bach |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 7 PM
VENTURA MUSIC HALL
What happens when conservatory-trained virtuosos decide the rules no longer apply? On October 16th at Ventura Music Hall, TAKE3 answers that question with violin, cello, and piano, and absolutely no apologies. LEARN MORE |
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Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter
Sponsored by Vita Arts Center, The Welcome Room, Ofi Property and Daly Group |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 at 7 PM
MISSION PARK
Two of bluegrass music’s most celebrated fiddlers, Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter bring a combined legacy of Grammy Awards, IBMA honors, and decades of road-tested artistry to every stage they share. LEARN MORE |
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Pacific Jazz Orchestra
A Tribute to Quincy Jones |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 3 PM
RANCHO CAMPANA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The 19-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s ‘big band’ featuring Nayanna Holley & Adam ‘Aejaye’ Jackson: A Tribute to Quincy Jones. Founded by seven-time Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, and conductor Chris Walden, the orchestra has earned widespread critical acclaim. LEARN MORE |
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? Thank You to Our Current 2026 Sponsors
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This preliminary list is subject to change – we are still welcoming our new and returning donors for the season – join us!
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IMPRESARIO
The John & Glenda Hammer Family
VIRTUOSO
Jordan Laby, In Memoriam
Vita Art Center, The Welcome Room, OFI Property, and Vince Daly
COMPOSER
Boyko & Reardon Telegraph Rd, Mortuary & Cremation FD 2390
Joseph Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service FD 883
Freddie Contarino
The Hemming Family
Mary Ann Cohen, New Art City Theatre
The City of Ventura
CONDUCTOR
EJ Harrison & Sons – Nan Drake
The Hopps Family
Richard & Lori Reisman
Spencer & Nancy Garrett
DeeDee Dorskind & Brad Tabach-Bank
ORCHESTRA
Jill Walker & Mark Arndt
Penny Barnds
Jeff Becker
Bob & Mary Braitman
Betsy Chess
Bruce Hanifan
Bill & Elise Kearney
Patricia Lathrop-McPherson
Barbara Meister
Keith & Kathleen Richmond
Jennifer O’Toole
Nancy Sieh
Steven & Rebecca Snyder
Blake & Charlie Wade
Dr. Rosalind Warner & Dr. Michael Hogan
Leanne Wood & Rene Hubert
SOLOIST
Ann Ahlstone
Sally Crain
Gideon Davis & the Davis Family
Ivor Davis, In Memoriam
Jim & Tish Harris
Eric Oltmann & Susan Van Abel
Pegasus Transportation
Port of Hueneme
Louise Sherman
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