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Magnificent Tall Ships, Contemporary Jazz, Strawberry and Wine Celebrations and colorful watercraft Parades of Light…Channel Islands Harbor brims with year-round exciting events and festivals.
Schedule of Events
Gypsies in a Trunk present Fairy Tales in the Park - May 4, 2008 to September 7, 2008

 

“GYPSIES IN A TRUNK”
PRESENT FAIRY TALES IN THE PARK SHOW SERIES
MAY 4TH TO SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2008
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 2:00 P.M.

FAIRY TALES COME ALIVE AT CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR!

The perfor Gypsies in a Trunk, the all-volunteer troupe of actors perform Free fairy tales for the young and the young at heart. The troupe's love of children's theatre has led them to perform all over Ventura County since 1995. Gypsies in the Trunk will also perform a variety of other productions in Channel Islands Harbor Scheduled for May 4, June 8, July 6, August 3 and September 7th.

The performances are Free of charge to the public, however, donations are appreciated to help defray the cost of the production. 

SUMMER 2008 SCHEDULE:  

SHREK "TALES FROM THE SWAMP” - MAY 4
RUMPLESTILTSKIN - JUNE 8
PUCK “A MIDSUMMER DAY’S FAIRY TALE” - JULY 6

CINDERELLA - AUGUST 3

THE LITTLE MERMAID - SEPTEMBER 7

 

 

The performances will take place at 2 p.m. at the north end of Harbor View Park located adjacent to Marine Emporium Landing and Farmer’s Market. Ample space is available at Harbor View Park and visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as they watch the live performance.

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE VISITOR INFORMATION LINE AT  (805) 985-4852 OR VISIT GYPSIES IN A TRUNK’S WEBSITE AT www.gypsyplayers.com.

 


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Concerts by the Sea - A Summer Concert Series - July 5, 2008 to August 30, 2008
CONCERTS BY THE SEA
SATURDAYS AT PENINSULA PARK
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR
4 TO 6 PM

Channel Islands Harbor's Summer Concert Series is set against a summer sky with the sparkling water as the backdrop. Visitors can enjoy a wide array of musical entertainment offered every Saturday! Musical selections will include Rock, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Country. Located next to the Casa Sirena Hotel and the Hampton Inn, this event and parking are FREE.  

Summer Concert Lineup
  
July 5                  Judy Wexler                         Jazz
July 12                Drivematics                          Classic Rock
July 19                Randy Rich &  the Ravens      R&B
July 26                Acadiana                             Cajun/Zydeco
August 2             Folk Collection                      60's Folk Era Music
August 9             Cadillac Angels                      50's Surf Music
August 16           Unkle Monkey                       Tropical Rock
August 23           Ashford Gordon                     Jazz
August 30           Teresa Russell & Coco Billi      Rock/R&B
               

BRING YOUR BLANKETS, PICNIC BASKETS AND LAWN CHAIRS

(Subject to cancellation due to weather)
This event is produced by the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation, Inc.

For further information call the Visitor Infomration Line at  (805) 985-4852


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13th Annual Ventura County Boat Show - July 10, 2008 to July 13, 2008

 

 

Get ready for waterside action, when the 13th Annual Ventura County Boat Show returns to beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Boats of all sizes and shapes, colors & designs will be up for display and purchase at the Ventura County Boat Show, scheduled for July 10-13 in Channel Islands Harbor.

With plenty of Power & Sail, New In-Water Boats, Trailerable, State of the Art Marine Accessories,  Electronics, Fishing Equipment,  Apparel,  Personal Watercraft,  Marine Services and much more!

 

SHOW HOURS

THURSDAY, JULY 10
NOON TO 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 11
NOON TO 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 12
10:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 13
10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

 For exhibition/vendor information, call Hebert Management & Associates, Raymond E. Hebert at (323) 655-2010
Fax: (323) 655-4340 OR email: hebertmgmt@aol.com

For further information, call the Visitor Information Line at (805) 985-4852.

 


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6th Ann. Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series - July 12, 2008 to August 10, 2008
If art is your thing, then you’re in for a treat! Some of Southern California’s finest artists will participate in the 7th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series in Channel Islands Harbor beginning in July.

 FINE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 PM

JULY 12 - 13
AUGUST 9 - 10

 Original works of art consisting of acrylics, etchings, photography, oils, watercolors and sculptures will be on display for viewing and purchase. Also, a number of high quality crafts will be available in the areas of ceramics, stained glass, woodcrafts, jewelry and gift items.

THIS OUTDOOR FESTIVAL IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF CHANNEL ISLANDS BLVD. & HARBOR BLVD. AT CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR

This event is produced by West Coast Artists, who have presented fine art shows throughout Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada since 1983. Taking pride in their list of artists and events, West Coast Artists only accepts quality and original artwork.

The Channel Islands Harbor Art Show Series is presented for the benefit of the community by the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation, Inc., a California non-profit corporation.

FOR VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT WEST COAST ARTISTS AT (818) 709-2907, OR VISIT THE WEB SITE AT http://www.westcoastartists.com

For more information, please call the Visitor Information Line at (805) 985-4852


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Olson 30 National Championship - July 17, 2008 to July 20, 2008

The Oson 30 Class Association announces the fleet's 30th Anniversary National Championship for 2008.  THe four day regatta and commemorative events, scheduled for July 17 - 20, will be hosted by Channel Islands Yacht Club.

For more information, pleae call the Channel Islands Yacht Club at (805) 985-2492 


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Central Coast British Car Club Car Show - July 27, 2008

 

CENTRAL COAST BRITISH CAR CLUB ANNOUNCES. . .

THE 17TH ANNUAL BRITISH CAR SHOW
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH, 2008
9:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

Spend the day at the Harbor and enjoy all the Beautiful British Cars. British Marques displayed will be Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Morgan, Triumph, MG, Austin-Healey to name a few.

 FOR CAR ENTRY APPLICATIONS/ INFORMATION:
Call: (805) 482-9636 or events@ccbcc.org

For further information call the Visitor Information Line at

 (805) 985-4852

 


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Tall Ships Festival 2008 - August 7, 2008 to August 10, 2008

Tall Ships Festival 2008

Channel Islands Harbor

 

 

TALL SHIPS AHOY!

 

Tall Ships® from around the world converge on Channel Islands Harbor in a magnificent display of seafaring power and beauty. Channel Islands Harbor is the only Tall Ships Challenge location between San Francisco and San Pedro!

Stroll harborside and enjoy these beautiful ships close up, or climb aboard to explore the decks and hear first hand their history – and a few good yarns! You might even choose to set sail and be part of a sea-battle re-enactment – if you dare!

Step aboard and explore our site, order tickets, or download our children’s pages. Whether you’re a landlubber or a sea-farer, set sail for Channel Islands Harbor this summer for a voyage you’ll never forget!

 

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 

Grand Arrival

Dockside Tours

Battle Re-enactment Sails

Tours & Educational Programs

Youth on Board: Sail Training Opportunities

Pirate Camp

Ventura County Maritime Museum

Food & Beverage Vendors

For detailed information on the Tall Ships Festival,

please visit the official website at

www.tallshipschannelislands.com

 


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17th Annual Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run - September 14, 2008

The classics will be on display at Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run 18. Classic vehicles of Pre-1975 will be on display September 14th in Channel Islands Harbor. The public will have the opportunity to view over 250 classic cars during this FREE event.

For Vendor Information: Contact Bob Osborne at (805) 485-3717. Or call the Visitor Information Line at at (805) 985-4852.

http://www.venturavintagerods.org


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43rd Annual Parade of Lights - December 13, 2008

   43rd ANNUAL “PARADE OF LIGHTS”    

Channel Islands Harbor 
       Saturday, December 13th, 12:00 NOON - 9:00 P.M. 

  PARADE STARTS AT 7:00 P.M.

This time-honored tradition kicks off the holidays with a full day and evening of family fun, thousands of sparkling lights dancing on the water and the magical moment when Santa flies across the sky marking the beginning of the parade.

ATTENTION BOAT PARADE ENTRANTS!
Come Join the Fun!
Let’s make this the most successful Parade of Lights the Harbor has ever seen!
Registering your boat not only makes you officially part of the parade, but automatically enters you into the competition for some great awards, the most coveted award being the perpetual “Sweepstakes Trophy”. All registered boats will be positioned between the Lead Boat and the Ending Boat and will receive 2 tickets to the Parade of Lights Awards Ceremony Brunch at Channel Islands Yacht Club the following morning, December 9th at 10:00 AM.

Boat Entry Cover Letter

 Boat Entry Application 
Release Form

Parade Map Route

All Boat Entry information will be available at a later time.

 

ADOPT A BOAT!
BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT!

Volunteer Your Boat For Decorating! Adopt A Boat And Decorate It! Looking For A Boat to Decorate? We've Got One For You!

TO GET STARTED CONTACT THE VENTURA COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM:
Bill Conroy (805) 984-6260

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Here’s a great way to do just that! Enter one or more of our Parade of Lights Contests! 

Dock Decorating Contest Flyer

Dock Decorating Contest Application

Business Decorating Contest
Home Decorating Contest

All contest forms will be availbale at a later time.

DAYTIME FESTIVITIES
Snowplay for the Children!

25 tons of snow will fall at Channel Islands Harbor at 10:00 A.M. until meltdown! Located of the north end of Harborview Park adjacent to Channel Islands Harbor Marina.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Horse-drawn carriages with sleigh bells will be available for rides form 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Pickup and drop off at the north end of Harborview Park next to the Snowplay Area.

AROUND THE HARBOR
12 – 5:00 PM
Strolling carolers, Santa & Mrs. Claus, unique holiday shopping, waterside restaurants and much more!

12 - 7:00 P.M.
Holiday artist’s market, exhibitors, food booths, live music, children’s hands-on art, activities, games and rides, gigantic inflatable fun zone, face painting, water taxi rides and much more!

Santa Claus Flyover!
Santa and his reindeer will light across the sky, marking the beginning of the parade at 7:00 P.M. This time-honored tradition is presented courtesy of Aspen Helicopters.

Parade Viewing:
The parade may be viewed from parks and walkways that line the route as well as from most Harbor restaurants. For outdoor viewing we suggest that you dress warm and bring blankets and chairs. The Parade route begins in front of Peninsula Park and heads to the Main Channel, turns at Hobie Beach, loops in front of the launch ramp then heads back to Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club and repeats the route for second run.

View the Parade from the Water:
Private charters are available. For information and reservations call:

Captain Hook’s Sportfishing (805) 382-6233,

Channel Islands Sportfishing Center (805) 382-1612, or

Island Packers (805) 382-1779

 

HOLIDAY CRUISES

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR WATER TAXI
Holiday Lights on the Water
December 2008 – Monday. Tuesday, & Wednesday Nights

Come experience one of the most unique light displays on the California coast. See our Harbor “lit up with holiday spirit” as hundreds of thousands of lights sparkle and dance across the water. Enjoy sparkling bright lights and holiday decorations from the water as you tour Channel Islands Harbor and Mandalay Bay on the

Channel Islands Harbor Water Taxi.
Tours are offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights at 6 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.
The cost is $10.00 per person. Reservations are required.

(805) 985-5828 ext. 102

Excluding December 24th-25TH

 

 

SCARLETT BELLE PADDLEWHEEL RIVERBOAT

 

Scarlett Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat

and

Sunfish Harbor Cruises

 

Reserve your spot on the on the Scarlett Belle and Sunfish Holiday Harbor Cruises

For information and reservations call A& M Boat Charters & Cruises

(805) 644-1499

 

For more information please call the Visitor Information Line at (805) 985-4852

 



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Choose a location to view nearby and extended weather:
July 5, 2008 to August 30, 2008
Concerts by the Sea - A Summer Concert Series
July 12, 2008 to August 10, 2008
6th Ann. Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts & Crafts Show Series
September 14, 2008
17th Annual Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run
December 13, 2008
43rd Annual Parade of Lights