Ventura 2024 4th of July Fireworks Show & Family Picnic at Ventura College

Celebrate Independence Day with a world-class fireworks show at Ventura Rotary's 31st annual 4th of July Fireworks Show & Family Picnic at Ventura College!

The Ventura Fireworks Show & Family Picnic is a celebration of family, community and country! Spread across several acres of beautiful lawn at the Ventura College Athletic Fields, the event includes a spectacular pyrotechnics show, live music, food trucks, a kids fun zone, and what's been called the friendliest hometown picnic in America!

Gates open at 5 pm. Fireworks show begins at approximately 9 pm. TICKET SALES END AT 8:45 PM

Adult tickets (age 13+) are $10. Child tickets are $5 (ages 4-12). Children age 3 and under are free. A "Family-of-4" Ticket is $30 and only available pre-sale online here on Eventbrite (not sold at gate). The "Family-of-4" ticket is good for any 4 people but you MUST ENTER THE EVENT GATE TOGETHER. (Pro Tip: Since it's a single ticket, the "Family-of-4" Ticket also has less associated fees.)

You may bring picnic items, including blankets, soft folding chairs, small coolers and food. Small personal umbrellas are allowed, however pop-ups and large umbrellas are not allowed. Any form of camp stove or barbecue are not allowed. Please remember: No glass. No alcohol. No weapons. No smoking. No pets. All bags, coolers and items will be searched at entry.

The Kids Zone will feature a giant slide and several inflatable attractions, plus a few bounce houses just for toddlers. There will be some organized games for children such as sack races and 3-legged races, and a kids temporary patriotic tattoo station.

In addition to live music and special surprises, you can enjoy tasty bites from several Ventura- and LA-based food trucks and food vendors! From burgers to burritos to delicious barbecue and more, the food vendors will be serving up delectable main dishes and plus tasty sweets and desserts too!

The fireworks show is a custom designed “Sky Concert” from the California-based experts at Pyro Spectaculars! MUCH MORE than a prepackaged show shipped from China and accompanied by some music, this “Sky Concert” will feature over 3,000 firework effects finely choreographed to a contemporary musical score. It's a celebration of community told through song and firework effects. You can expect many “oohs” and “ahhs” and an up-close-and-personal view to an incredible fireworks show – oops, we mean, Sky Concert!

This event is made possible by dedication of our volunteers and the critical support of event sponsors, including Community Memorial Healthcare, The Ventura Auto Center, Hofer Properties and SoCalGas Company. Please visit the event website, VenturaFireworks.com, to see a complete list of sponsors.

What are my parking options at the event?

Parking in the College lots will be free during the event. The West and South lots are the closest lots to event entry gates. The East lot is huge (where the weekend Marketplace takes place.) There is limited street parking in the area, please use the available College lots. Handicap parking is available in the West and South lots, with additional handicap overflow in Lot V.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

You can bring a picnic, including food, a small cooler, drinks (in plastic or aluminum), blankets and soft folding chairs. Small personal umbrellas are allowed, however pop-ups and large umbrellas are not allowed. Barbecues and stoves of any kind are NOT allowed. Food trucks and vendors will be available. You can bring your dancing shoes and positive attitude.

NO glass. NO alcohol. NO pets. All bags will be inspected at entry.

And do we even need to say it? NO drugs or smoking or vaping of any kind. NO weapons of any kind. NO fireworks, because all fireworks are illegal to possess in the City of Ventura!

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

To send us a message, visit www.VenturaFireworks.com and use the "Contact Us" form on the bottom of the page, or drop a private message on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/VenturaFireworks

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes, your ticket is good for admission for the holder of the ticket. IDs/names are not checked. Also, the "Family-of-4" Ticket is valid for up to 4 people to enter together, however all 4 persons MUST ENTER THE GATE TOGETHER. Children ages 3 and under are free. There is NO re-admittance after exiting the event. NO in-out privileges.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You must either bring your printed ticket or have the ticket's barcode displayed on your mobile phone. Admission tickets/phones will be scanned at the entry gates.

What is the refund policy?

There are no refunds. All ticket sales are final.

Why do you charge an entry fee for this event?

This event is NOT funded by the City or the College, though Ventura College is a truly gracious and amazing host location! It's a beautiful campus and we are so grateful to hold this community event here! The event is put on by 100% volunteers spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Ventura. Tickets sales do NOT cover the hard costs of putting on the event (a first-rate fireworks show isn't cheap!) So the event is really made possible by you and by the generous business sponsors. Any net proceeds from the event go directly back into the community in the form of support for many charitable and community programs. For example, prior years' fireworks shows helped support Ventura's Coats for Kids project, Perspectives on Peace College Scholarships, local food pantries, and grants to several local non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club, Turning Point Foundation, Ventura Salvation Army and others. Please understand that your ticket purchase not only makes the event possible, it also supports your community through the programs and charitable giving of The Rotary Club of Ventura.

Thank You!

Host or Publisher The Rotary Club of Ventura