Ventura EcoFest 2026 was a day full of excitement, community, and connection. Here’s a look at what made this year’s event so special — and a preview of what to expect when we do it all again in 2027.
Silent Auction & Raffle
Our silent auction and raffle were among the biggest highlights of the day. This year’s grand prize — $1,000 in Disney Dollars — was a crowd favorite. Thank you to everyone who donated items and participated!
Live Performers
The stage was alive all day with vibrant performances — live music, dynamic dancers, and incredible energy from our performers. Here’s a look at who took the stage at Ventura EcoFest 2026.
Zones Just for Kids & Families
The Kidzone was packed all day — bounce houses, face painting, hands-on crafts, and activities that kept kids busy for hours. Families loved it, and so did we.
This year’s exhibitor lineup brought together some of the most inspiring local businesses and sustainability-focused organizations in Ventura County. From eco-friendly innovations to nonprofit missions, every booth had a story worth hearing.
Why We Gather
Ventura EcoFest is more than a festival — it’s a celebration of what our community can accomplish together. All proceeds support enrichment programs at Ventura Charter School, helping 450 students thrive. Thank you for making 2026 unforgettable. See you in 2027!
2026 Stage Schedule
EcoFest features an incredible lineup of local and regional artists performing throughout the day.
Music Stage
Dance Floor
Music & Dance Stage
10:45 AM
Alan Salazar — Land Acknowledgment & Storytelling
Announcement · Music Stage
Chumash cultural ambassador Alan Salazar opens EcoFest with a land acknowledgment and traditional storytelling to welcome the community.
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Natyadwani Institute of Arts
Dance Floor
Classical Indian dance — a vibrant performance tradition rooted in centuries of artistic and cultural heritage.
Classical Indian Dance
Natyadwani brings the grace and storytelling of classical Indian dance to the EcoFest stage — a vibrant performance tradition rooted in centuries of artistic and cultural heritage.
Ventura's own five-piece brings their signature blend of disco-reggae, dub, groove, and rock — originals and crowd-favorite covers.
Disco-Reggae · Dub · Rock
Ventura's own Human Collective bring their signature blend of disco-reggae, dub, groove, and rock to the EcoFest stage. The five-piece — featuring guitar, bass, keys, drums, and saxophone — perform original material alongside crowd-favorite covers, delivering the kind of full-bodied sound that's become a staple of the 805 music scene.
The passion and precision of flamenco dance — fusing Spanish tradition with the creative spirit of the California coast.
Flamenco
Flamenco 805 brings the passion and precision of flamenco dance to Ventura — a performance that fuses Spanish tradition with the creative spirit of the California coast.
Southern California multi-instrumentalist weaving reggae roots and R&B into originals and reimagined classics. Warm, groovy, and full of good energy.
Reggae · R&B · Originals
A Southern California multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive voice and expressive guitar work, Jacob Marquez weaves reggae roots and R&B into both original songs and fresh takes on classic material. Whether performing solo or leading Jacob and the Good Vibes, he brings warmth, groove, and good energy to every set.
Building confidence one performance at a time — Ventura's award-winning dance center brings energy, heart, and serious skill to the EcoFest stage.
Dance · Performing Arts
Building confidence one performance at a time! Got Rhythm is Ventura's award-winning dance and performing arts center offering instruction in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, ballet, musical theatre, and more for ages 2 to adult. Their student performers bring energy, heart, and serious skill to every stage.
Fun interlude with kids activities on the dance floor while the stage prepares for the Mariachi.
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Oxnard College Mariachi
Music & Dance Stage
A vibrant mariachi ensemble from Oxnard College brings the rich sounds and proud tradition of Mexican folk music to the EcoFest stage.
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Crescent City Connection
Music Stage
Straight from the French Quarter to the 805 — New Orleans funk, jazz, and blues with raw grit and musicianship that's impossible to stand still for.
Funk · Jazz · Blues
Straight from the French Quarter to the 805 — Crescent City Connection bring the authentic sounds of New Orleans funk, jazz, and blues to Ventura County. Fronted by Duane Bartels and rooted in years of residencies across New Orleans' most storied venues, this group delivers raw, gritty musicianship that's impossible to stand still for.
VCS ukulele teacher Adam Lenhard performs with students from Ventura Charter School — a joyful showcase of the musical community growing right here in the 805.
Ukulele · Singer-Songwriter
Adam Lenhard is a Ventura-based singer-songwriter and the ukulele teacher at Ventura Charter School. Inspired by the storytelling traditions of The Beatles, The Lumineers, and Johnny Cash, Adam writes music aimed at keeping listeners positive and connected to the natural world. At EcoFest he'll be joined on stage by students from VCS — a showcase of the musical community he's been building right here in the 805.
Ventura-based 501(c)3 implementing landscape-scale conservation in Central America — protecting sea turtles, restoring forests, and building wildlife corridors.
Ventura County garden care and coaching service. At EcoFest, Bella Luna hosts hands-on incense making in the Kidzone — a fragrant intro to botanical scents for all ages.
Second-generation family farm pioneering the organic food movement since 1976. Delivering fresh, local, organic produce and artisan groceries to California doorsteps.
Ventura County's family-owned trash, recycling, and organics collection provider for over a century — committed to keeping land, air, and water clean for future generations.
The City of Ventura's Environmental Sustainability Division promoting local climate action, zero waste programs, clean energy initiatives, and resources for a greener Ventura community.
Part of the Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter, the Ventura Group protects local wildlands, waterways, and wildlife through grassroots advocacy, community hikes, beach cleanups, and native plant restoration.
The Ventura County chapter of DSA is a grassroots organization working to build power for working people through advocacy, mutual aid, and community organizing across the 805.
A Ventura-based 501(c)(3) providing outdoor fitness enrichment programs for kids — hiking, drills, strength training, and nature adventures that build confidence, character, and healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit.
