Event Details
If it squirms, slithers, or buzzes, chances are there is a place for you at the Oxnard Insect Festival. 2019’s inaugural festival attracted about 6,000 insect enthusiasts of all ages! Come and be part of the excitement as we showcase the wonderful world of insects.
2024 Sponsors
Festival Location
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Plaza Park
- Phone Number (805) 385-7950
- Street Address 500 S C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
- Operating Hours Hours: Everyday 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Last year the Oxnard Insect Festival returned to Plaza Park attracting over 3,000 visitors. We recognize that you, whether you are selling food, arts, crafts, promoting your business or helping the public gain a better understanding about the role of insects in our world, are crucial to our success. We look forward to working with you to make this year’s event on Saturday, June 1, 2024 an even bigger achievement.
Step 1: Review the Rules and Procedures
To maintain a safe environment and fun event, all participants are required to adhere to the rules and procedures set forth by the festival. Please click on the links below to read through these policies carefully before proceeding to the next step.
Vendor Rules & Regulations – English
547.2 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Vendor Rules & Regulations – Spanish
594.78 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Step 2: Vendor Applications
Click below for the available application categories. Educational booths are highly encouraged for this festival.
Non-Food Vendor Application
352.26 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Food Vendor Application
319.1 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Education Booths
Education Vendor Application
285.29 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Additional Requirements
City of Oxnard Fire Department Food Vendor Requirements (Food Vendors)
423.35 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
City of Oxnard Fire Department Food Truck Requirements
326.89 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Ventura County Environmental Health Division Forms (Required for Food Vendors. Please submit separate checks for any applicable fees):
Community Event/TFF Operator Type 1 Application
254.19 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Community Event/TFF Operator Type 2 Application
176.55 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
For further information, you may contact me via email at [email protected] or by calling the City of Oxnard Recreation office at (805) 385-7995.
Make an Impact for Your Brand… and in the Community!
The Oxnard Insect Festival offers a variety of marketing opportunities to meet your budget and marketing needs!
As a Festival sponsor, you will:
- Enjoy face-to-face marketing and product sampling opportunities with high-volume pedestrian traffic
- Communicate an image-building message to an estimated attendance of 10,000+
- Reach the Hispanic market – the nation’s fastest growing – in a meaningful way
- Enhance your company’s branding with logo placement in Festival posters, flyers, ads, and digital marketing.
- Establish your company’s commitment to the community through a successful, award-winning community event
To join us as a festival sponsor, please contact: Adriana Britt at (805) 890-5492 or [email protected].
GRASSHOPPER $1000
Package Includes:
- Sponsor Plaque
- (1) 18’x24″ yard signs displayed at event (design provided by sponsor)
- 10’x10′ booth space
- Company name mentioned during event announcements
- Prominent logo on all digital material and website
- Half-page ad in a digital program (provided by sponsor)
- Donation acknowledgment on social media
FIREFLY $500
Package Includes:
- 10’x10′ booth space
- Company name mentioned during event announcements
- Logo on digital material and website
- Half-page ad in a digital program (provided by sponsor)
- Donation acknowledgment on social media
BANNER SPACE $150
- Banner placement on large stage during event (no larger than 3’x6′ – provided by sponsor)
AD SPACE $25
- Business Card included in Digital Event Program (provided by sponsor)