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OJAI DAY EVENTS

 

CHILDREN’S AREA

            Kicks off with a delightful children's parade  – Everyone is welcome, no pre-registration required. Arrive at the Library Courtyard between 10:00 and 10:15. Parade starts at 10:30 and winds through Ojai Avenue following Ojai Day's own Grand Marshall, Thomas Jackson – and ends at the children’s stage in Libbey Park.

            A stage of music, magic and animals

            Free (and some minimal charge) activities for kids of all ages

            Bounce, slides and other fun games

            Face Painting

            Hair Braiding

            Hoola Hoop Contests

            Petting zoo

 

HEALTH AND WELLNESS AREA – located at the front of Libbey Park

            Chair and table massage

            Aromatherapy

            Information from local day spas

            Vitamin and Herb Information

 

MARKET AREA located on North Ventura Street

            Organic produce information

            Pre-packaged foods

 

NON PROFIT AREA

            Two areas featuring non profit groups

                        One area will be in Libbey Park lining the walkway through the heart of the park.

                        One area will be on South Signal Street            

TEEN AREA

             The Teen area will be in the grass seating area at Libbey Park.

                        Local Schools with information

                       Cheerleaders, baton twirlers and more 

                       Stage with ongoing music and demonstrations

SPORTS PAVILION

            Big Screen TV with big games

            Little Legue activities

            Bunji Jump

            Rock Climb

            Fooz Ball competitions

            Basket Ball competitions

           

 

GYPSY AREA – next to the gazebo in Libbey Park

            Belly Dancers

             Hoola Hoop demonstrations

             Psychic readings 

 

ARTISANS AND COMMERCIAL VENDORS

            Handmade clothing

            Jewelery

            Art

            And much more

 

FOOD VENDORS

            Tri Tip sandwiches

            Fresh Roasted Corn

            Hot dogs

            Kettle Korn

            Shave Ice

            Tamales

           

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

            Features local specialty cars organized by Dwayne Bower

 

DEMONSTRATIONS Area

            This area is at the entrance to the Libbey Park near the flag pole.

                        Pottery Demonstration

                        Quilting Demonstration

                        Sewing Deominstration

                        Ojai Music Festivals presenting a “musical petting zoo”

                        Woven Friendship bracelets from Mexico

                        U.S. Forest Service doing animal print casting

                        Ojai Raptor Center

                        Chumash village with interactive activities

                        Free Pumpkin Carving by Bill Fox

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Free Educational Hay Rides by Dwayne Bower – Music by Craig Smith, and stories by Bim & Melvin at the corner of N. Signal and Matilija St

Visit the historic jail behind Libbey Park. Great contests and interesting facts presented by the Ojai Historic Preservation Commission

 

Bed Races between our local Sherriff's Dept. and anyone brave enough to compete - No pre-registration required.

 

FREE! Trolley rides with fun and games on board. Help local traffic and ride the Trolley to Ojai Day.

 

Free Bicycle Valet Parking presented by the Ojai Green Coalition

 

Aztec Dancers are the big finale at 4:30 around the mandala

 

Mandala painting

ADULTS - Friday night at 10:30 – come help create the beautiful mandala at the intersection of Signal Street and Ojai Ave.

We will also be holding a workshop on the designing of the mandala. It is free and suggested for all those interested in participating in the mandala painting. The workshop will be held at the Ojai Recreation Dept, 510 Park Road.  Day and time TBA.  for info call the Ojai Rec Dept at 805-646-1872