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The Avocado Festival is a 3 day festival dedicated avocados, community building and music! The 2022 Festival will take place September 30, October 1 & 2
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CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

The California Avocado Festival conducts an annual festival for the enjoyment of the people of the State, for the promotion of avocados, for the funding of community projects and the development of tourism within the Carpinteria Valley.

10/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible sponsors for helping make this unforgettable weekend possible! Your support keeps the California Avocado Festival going strong and helps bring this special celebration to our community year after year. We couldn’t do it without you! 💚🥑

10/06/2026

Thank you Carpinteria!!! What a weekend! 70+ bands, so many avocados, hundreds of volunteers and a whole lot of fun!! Thank you to everyone that makes this weekend so special! We can’t wait to see you again next year!!! ✌️💚🥑

10/03/2026

Strong Arm Contest today at noon! Hosted by John Palmentari, come test your strength and see how long you can hold a bag of avocados!

2 categories this year:
🥑 Adults 14 and Over
🥑 Youth 13 and Under

🦭12:00pm Noon at the Seal Stage

09/30/2026

🥑 Go beyond the guacamole at the Bliss Family Expo Tent!

Discover the history, culture and heritage of avocado growing in Carpinteria, with agricultural education, grafting demonstrations, and stories from the farmers and families who helped shape our community.

Come learn the story behind the fruit that inspired an entire festival — and celebrate Carpinteria’s rich agricultural roots! 🌱💚

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor the Bliss Family!

09/29/2026

🥑🏆 **CALLING ALL CHEFS & RESTAURANTS!** 🏆🥑

Think your guacamole has what it takes? It’s time to bring your best recipe to the California Avocado Festival Guacamole Contest! 🎉

🔥 3 TROPHIES UP FOR GRABS:
🏆 Best Presentation
🏆 Best Guacamole
🏆 Honorable Mention

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ Contest starts at 11:30 AM
📍 California Avocado Festival- Grotto Tent

👨‍🍳 Calling all chefs, restaurants, and culinary creators — show us what you can do with California avocados! 🥑

⚠️ **LIMITED ENTRIES AVAILABLE!**
Don’t wait sign up online to secure your spot.

Let the guac battle begin! 🥑🔥🏆

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09/26/2026

The 2026 California Avocado Festival lineup is here! Over 60 bands across 4 stages! A weekend full of dancing and celebrating Peace, Love and Guacamole in downtown Carpinteria, October 2-4, 2026! Big thanks to the for sponsoring our Youth Stage!! 🥑💃🕺🪩✌️💚🥑

09/23/2026

🥑 NEW THIS YEAR: COSTUME CONTEST! 🥑

Show off your best avocado-inspired look Saturday at 1:15 PM on the Youth Stage!

🏆 Most Unique Costume
🥑 Most Avocado Inspired
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Family or Group Costume

All ages welcome! Come dressed to impress! 💚

09/22/2026

Thank you for honoring the California Avocado Festival on 40 years of Peace, Love, and Guacamole for the City of Carpinteria!

09/18/2026

Such a fun Volunteer Social at ! Was great to see so many new and familiar faces that donate their time to help the festival and their community! 🙌 Thank you to our volunteers!! See everyone October 2-4!

Still time to sign up at www.avofest.com/volunteer

10/03/2025

✨Big News!! The Palms has sponsored the Ferris Wheel this year so kids under 5 ride free!!!! Come enjoy this Carpinteria family classic!

Address

Carpinteria, CA
93013

Telephone

+18056840038

Website

http://www.avofest.com/

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