Ventura Home Improvement, Food & Wine Expo 2026
Ventura Breeze
May 30, 2026
You know that feeling when you walk into your kitchen and suddenly see every cracked tile and outdated cabinet? Well, the folks behind the *Ventura Home Improvement, Food & Wine Expo* are ready to help. According to the *Ventura Breeze*, the show is returning to the Ventura County Fairgrounds June 12–14, 2026, and this year it’s bringing a full Tiny Homes Village. Whether you’re dreaming of a backyard ADU for rental income or just want to taste some local wine while browsing bath fixtures, this is the place to be.
What I love about this expo is how it speaks to our local housing reality. With prices still sky-high, many of us are thinking smaller—granny units, tiny homes, or smart remodels that add value without moving. And let’s be honest, a weekend at the fairgrounds with food and wine samples sounds like a pretty good way to tackle that to-do list. Mark your calendars, Ventura—this is one home show that actually feels like a community gathering.
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