Festival Sponsorships & Volunteers

Interested in supporting one of Oxnard’s signature events?

Become a festival corporate sponsor, commercial exhibitor or sign up to volunteer with these opportunities.

Event Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

Oxnard is home to a year-round calendar of festivals and events, attracting locals and visitors alike. Drive sales through event marketing, or stand out as an event vendor at some of the most well-attended events in Ventura County.

Corporate Sponsors Information

Looking to become a corporate partner? Many of these festivals deliver cost-effective sponsorship and commercial exhibitor packages that enable businesses to enhance their community image, market and brand their goods and services, build lasting customer relationships and help bring memorable experiences to thousands of grateful consumers.

Festival sponsor benefits may include:

  • Face-to-face marketing and product sampling opportunities with high-volume pedestrian traffic
  • Logo placement on event fliers, posters, print ads, e-tickets, festival banners, and website
  • Custom content distributed through website, e-newsletter, display ads and social media
  • Earned media coverage by way of news articles, television broadcasts and radio interviews
  • Naming rights to stages, information booths, food courts, jumbo screens, contests and more

Learn more about Oxnard signature events, audiences and corporate participation options. Reach out for a sponsorship kit to the following festival contacts:

California Strawberry Festival
Marty Liberman
Liberman Consulting, Inc.
(818) 512-5892
[email protected]

Oxnard Salsa Festival
Kellie Meehan
Festival Director
[email protected]

Oxnard Insect Festival
City of Oxnard
Recreation and Community Services
(805) 385-7995

Oxnard Tamale Festival
City of Oxnard
Recreation and Community Services
(805) 385-7995

Oxnard Steampunk Fest
Gary Blum
Site Superintendent
Heritage Square
[email protected]

Rescuecon
Carolyn Mullin
Executive Director
(805) 651-3207
[email protected]

Santa to the Sea
Mary Anne Rooney
Sponsorship Coordinator
(805) 415-2787
[email protected]

Sight + Sound Festival
Carolyn Mullin
Executive Director
(805) 651-3207
[email protected]

Didn’t see the event contact you’re looking for listed above? From national boxing tournaments to summer concerts to car shows and food truck events, we can connect you.

Vendor Information

Whether you’re looking to become an arts and crafts exhibitor, commercial food vendor or participate as a non-profit organization, there are plenty of vendor opportunities. Submit your application to the following events:

Volunteer Opportunities

Visit Oxnard is pleased to work with volunteers in our offices at Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor. Please contact us for more information. To volunteer at an event, please contact the event directly.

Need ideas? We’re always thrilled to hear of do-gooders lending a hand to lead harbor and beach cleanups. September is Coastal Cleanup Month, so be sure to participate! If you’re looking to participate in a volunteer program, here are some noteworthy opportunities in the city:

Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Experience 500 years of maritime history, and meet people from all over the world at Channel Islands Maritime Museum. Assist with guest services, docent tours, education tours, events, collections, or the gift shop.

Volunteer Program - Channel Islands Maritime Museum

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Get involved with Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary by joining the Channel Islands Naturalist Corps, a group of specially trained volunteers (18+ years of age) dedicated to educating passengers on board whale watch vessels, on island hikes and with local outreach events. They also conduct citizen science including the collection of valuable research on marine mammals and other important sanctuary and park resources.

Channel Islands National Park

Become a steward of Channel Islands National Park. Contribute skills, time and enthusiasm to help preserve and protect the park’s natural and cultural resources and to serve and educate visitors. Contribute at the Visitor Center or on the islands themselves with trail maintenance, vegetation restoration, historic research and more.

Heritage Square Museum

Act as a historical interpreter and tour guide, or assist at special events and programs, with gardening and landscaping, research, administrative services, collections management, and assisting with the Heritage Square educational program A Golden Vision.

Oxnard Farm Park

Non-profit foundation Oxnard Farm Park is always looking for a few cowhands to lend a hand. Volunteers are requested Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 11am.

Oxnard Performing Arts Center

There are volunteer opportunities to help out at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, where Anderson .Paak held his homecoming concert upon the release of his Grammy award-winning album “Oxnard.” The venue needs help with gardening/landscaping, venue upkeep, special events and administration.

Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL)

Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) offers long-term, seasonal and one-time volunteer opportunities. Tasks include office support, assistant and head coaching, fundraising, support, mentoring, tutoring, homework help and holiday & special event support.

Oxnard Salsa Festival

Volunteers for the Oxnard Salsa Festival help keep admission free by supporting the event presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, a nonprofit organization.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

The City of Oxnard Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps seniors stay active and involved by matching them with community nonprofits that need their skills. Serve by mentoring a veteran, tutoring youth, grocery shopping for homebound seniors, working as a docent and more.

Santa to the Sea

Earn your spot on Santa’s nice list by volunteering at Santa to the Sea. Whether you work at a water station, help direct traffic, lend a hand at the finish line and EXPO, or work at one of our packet pick-ups, your help is appreciated by Santa and the runners!

FESTIVAL & EVENT SPONSORSHIP Conclusion

Visit Oxnard is grateful to have companies, organizations and individuals answer the call to support our community. We look forward to seeing you at our exciting events and attractions all throughout the year. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from Visit Oxnard, be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter.