Dates Announced for 2017 Oxnard Salsa Festival

Dates for the 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival are July 29 and 30, 2017. Attracting visitors from throughout southern California, the festival is a celebration of salsa – the food, music and dance. It takes place at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” streets in historic downtown Oxnard from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days.

Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, the annual event attracts an estimated 45,000 attendees who love spicy foods and sizzling entertainment. Highlights include live salsa and Latin jazz bands, salsa dance lessons, a salsa-tasting tent with dozens of different varieties of salsa and hot sauces, a salsa recipe challenge and a “Dancing With Our Community Stars” competition on Sunday. The two days also feature a vendor marketplace, international foods and a kids zone.

Event admission and parking are free. Main stage seating is just $5. For festival information, call 805‐535‐4060 or visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com and on Facebook.