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Totally Local VC’s Taste of Local Festival
Over 50 area chefs, farmers, purveyors, wineries, breweries and distilleries will show their culinary expertise. And, the Homebrew Challenge and Mixology Throwdown add to the fun! Join us as we celebrate our local harvest.
Read MoreTotally Local VC’s Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series
Our innovative farm-to-fork dining series promoting Ventura County’s world-class agriculture and cuisine returns for 2022. Tickets for the first dinner are now available.
Read MoreDinner at the Preserve 2022 Gallery
Photos from Totally Local VC’s Dinner at the Preserve held in June 2022 at the Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura.
Read MoreDid You Know… ? Earth Day
Did you know… that Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970? Learn more and check out our great list of local Earth Day events.
Read MoreDid You Know… ? National Volunteer Week
Did you know… that National Volunteer Week is celebrated the third week of April every year? We would like to say a big “thank you” to all of our Totally Local VC volunteers.
Read MoreMeet the Farmer: JD McGrath Farm and McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins
You’ve seen the name McGrath around Ventura County – street names, farms, beach. Why? The McGrath clan is one of the area’s oldest and most influential farming families. Here’s their story.
Read MoreLucky Food For Ringing In The New Year
Many cultures believe that eating certain foods on New Year’s Day will bring you good luck and prosperity. And that there are also some foods to avoid.
Read MoreGive the Gift of Local
By shopping locally for your holiday gifts, you’ll show some love to both that special someone and our community. Here are 32 great gift ideas for you.
Read MoreDid You Know… ? Christmas Trees
Did you know… that the first decorated Christmas Tree was in Riga, Latvia in 1510? We prepared a great list of LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS to go along with a brief history of the Christmas tree.
Read MoreDid You Know… ? National Happy Hour Day
Did you know… that “Happy Hour” began as an event in the military? It is believed that the term comes from events organized for the US Navy in 1913. Here’s the whole story.
Read MoreDid You Know… ? California Pumpkins
Did you know… that California ranks second in production of pumpkins in the US? Learn more and also check out our list of local pumpkin patches.
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