The Ventura Raceway is owned and operated by Jim Naylor, who considers himself a “custodian” of the legacy that he is nurturing for Ventura County and the racing community. The Ventura Raceway is located within the Ventura County Fairgrounds, adjacent
Blue Ribbon Landscaping at the Ventura County Fair
Edgar Moreno, of Ventura High School, and in association with the Future Farmers of America (FAA) and the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), speaks about his group’s experience winning a blue ribbon at the Ventura County Fair landscaping exhibition.
Home Arts at the Ventura County Fair
Valerie Ulmer talks about the Home Arts exhibits at the Ventura County Fair.
Agriculture at the Ventura County Fair
Charlotte Crocker talks about the exhibits in the Agriculture Building of the Ventura County Fair, including local grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a small amount of commercial produce.
Sphere Making at the Ventura County Fair
Bob Backus demonstrates sphere making at the Ventura County Fair. Bob is a lapidary, which involves precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them.
Gems & Minerals, Hobbies, Models and Collections, at the Ventura County Fair
Laura Grayson, speaks about the Gems & Minerals, Hobbies, Models and Collections exhibits at the Ventura County Fair.
Mission Avocado at the Ventura County Fair
LeighAnne Thomsen and Keith Barnard discuss the Mission Avocados they give away at the Ventura County Fair.
Photography Exhibit at the Ventura County Fair
Photography Superintendent, Lou Cunningham, as well as volunteers and exhibitors, Sheryl Jo Bedal, Mary Meyer, Mike Stark, Rosa Vanoni and Brooke Clark, talk about the photography exhibit at the Ventura County Fair.
Fine Artist, Petrina Sharp, at the Ventura County Fair
Petrina Sharp talks about the Pro Arts exhibit at the Ventura County Fair, as well as her own artwork on exhibit in the Professional Arts area of the fair.
Floriculture at the Ventura County Fair
Barbara Schneider has been helping the Ventura County Fair for over 50 years, starting as a volunteer. She has been Superintendent of the Florculture exhibits since about 1975.