69th Annual Conejo Valley Days Brings Family Fun to Thousand Oaks
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Californer -- The 69th Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) will offer nine days of family fun from June 19 through June 29 (dark, June 23 and 24) at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.  Festival goers can enjoy carnival rides, country music, line dancing, kids' crafts and artisan booths.

Kastl Amusements will operate over 15 rides plus midway games for all ages. A longtime fixture at CVD, the Thousand Oaks Elks Club will serve tri-tip sandwiches and other favorites. Specialty Italian, Mexican and Asian fusion foods will also be available.

The Conejo Valley Boys and Girls Club and Southeast Ventura County YMCA will have kid-oriented booths with free crafts on CVD weekends.

On both Saturdays, June 21 and June 28, Borderline comes to CVD. DJs and line dancing instructors will encourage country dance pros and novices alike to take to the 40'x40' dance floor. Performing at CVD are upcoming local singer Emma Teufel and other hometown musicians.

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Coming back last year after a long absence, the CVD Whiskeroo Contest will take place Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m. Contest entry is included with CVD admission. Conejo Valley Beauty Pageant winners are serving as judges. Conejo Valley Parade entry winners will be announced after the contest at 5:00 p.m.

"CVD is where you can enjoy being with friends and family in a fun, community atmosphere," says Sarah Akrey, CVD executive director. "We're bringing back many of the traditions that make CVD so special."

CVD entry is $10 per person, $5 for kids 5 to 9 and free for kids under 5. Active-duty military with military I.D. are free. Discounted ride tickets (https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kastl-amusements/conejo-valley-days-2025) (10 rides for $30) are available online when purchased before 4 p.m., June 18. On Thursday, June 19 and June 26, all rides are $2 each. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Drop-offs are encouraged. ATMs are on site. No credit or debit card payments are accepted for entry. Hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Conejo Valley Days is sponsored by LocalRoofs.com, Conejo Valley Home Services, Camarillo Somis Feed Store, The Chivaroli Family, Larry's Lock & Key, Nesto Print, Conejo Valley Macaroni Kid, The Acorn and Buster The Hammond Man.

Its nonprofit partners are the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, Musicians On A Mission, Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, Teen Challenge, Children Uniting Nations and Autism Society Ventura County.

For more information and to purchase discounted pre-event ride tickets, go to www.conejovalleydays.us.