The Other Side of the Wall
Ventura Breeze
August 20, 2026
There's something magical about the Ventura County Fair, and Dave Ramser's piece in the Ventura Breeze captures that perfectly. From the hunt for street parking (a rite of passage for any local) to the sea of glow sticks at Marshmello, it's a reminder of why we brave the crowds every summer. The fair isn't just an event; it's our collective backyard party, where the smell of cotton candy mixes with salt air and the roar of the crowd drowns out the waves.
For those of us who call the 805 home, the fair is a marker of the season—a time to reconnect with neighbors, support 4-H kids showing their prized animals, and dance under the stars. Dave's story about 'the other side of the wall'—the side where the music blares and the lights flash—is a testament to the joy that happens when we step out of our routines. It's a gentle nudge to embrace the chaos, pay the 'queen's ransom' for parking, and make memories that outlast the summer. Thanks to the Ventura Breeze for sharing this slice of local life.
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