Bowlful of Blues is back at Libbey Bowl!

On Saturday, September 17 from 3:00 to 9:00pm downtown Ojai will be filled with blues fans for the return of Bowlful of Blues after an 11-year hiatus.

There will be musicians (of course!), a bar, food vendors and more -- all taking place in the heart of Ojai at Libbey Park.

Here's what you need to know:

Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 3:00 to 9:00pm
Doors Open: 2:00pm (with local musicians playing acoustic blues)
Tickets: $40 in advance or $45 at the door for general admission
               $15 for children between the ages of seven and 15 (six and under - free)
               $100 for the VIP Package    

(The VIP Package includes preferred seating, reserved parking, private bathroom, snacks and beverages backstage, premium bar and artist access.)

Visit the festival website for a schedule, artist list, vendor list and more.

This year's Tomato Festival & Wine Tasting will take place from 4:30 to 8:30pm on Saturday, September 17 at Boccali's Ojai.
 
There will be an all-you-can eat buffet celebrating the summer harvest, a farm fresh produce stand, live music from Blue Latitude, door prizes and wine tasting.
 
Here are the details:
 
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 4:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Boccali's -- 3277 East Ojai Avenue
 
Tickets are on sale now at both Boccali's locations, or you can visit their website to print out a form to order your tickets by mail.
 
Wine tasting tickets will sold separately at the door for $10.

Frog Creek Farm is a seven-acre lavender farm in Upper Ojai located off Highway 150 and Sulphur Mountain Road. During the months of June and July, they are open to the public, for you-pick lavender gathering and great photo opportunities.

Visit their Facebook page or call (805) 921-0027 for more information.

Among the great things about living in Ojai are the abundance of community events and the opportunities to support local businesses, artisans and farmers.

The Ojai Certified Farmers' Market brings these two things together every Sunday, allowing Ojai residents and visitors to meet local vendors and stock their kitchens with local produce, breads, olive oil, handmade soaps and much more.

The Ojai Farmers' Market takes place between 9am and 1pm every Sunday (rain or shine) behind the Arcade in downtown Ojai.

For more information about the farmers' market, visit the Ojai Certified Farmers' Market website.

To find out which produce is in season, click here.

And if you would like to find out more about the local farmers you will see at the market, click here.

Do you dream about living on a producing citrus ranch and becoming one of the local farmers who set up shop at the farmers' market each weekend?

If so, check out these Ojai citrus ranches for sale:

40-Acre Citrus Ranch in Ojai's East End

33-Acre Citrus Ranch in Ojai's East End

Contact Nora to learn more about Ojai ranches for sale and other Ojai properties.

The Gramercy Actors Theatre Ensemble (aka the G.A.T.E. Players) brings Shakespeare to the Libbey Bowl stage this summer with six performances of Much Ado About Nothing.

This witty production of one of Shakespeare's most well-known comedies is directed by Allan Hunt and set in the Roaring 20s, just after World War 1.

Performances:

Dates: July 6, 7, 8 and July 20, 21, 22

Time: 7pm

Ticket Prices: $20 (general), $10 (seniors), Free for 18 & under

Purchase tickets at the G.A.T.E. Players website.

If you are looking for Ojai homes for sale and enjoy this type of community event, you might consider buying near the downtown area where you can even find Ojai horse property within walking distance of the park!

Between July 11 and August 15, Ojai residents and visitors can enjoy free summer Ojai Band concerts brought to us by the Rotary Club of Ojai-West and band director, Joe Boccali.

Each Wednesday, grab a lawn chair or blanket and head over to the gazebo in Libbey Park to enjoy their diverse musical offerings from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

This family-friendly event series is now in its 22nd year of bringing folks together to listen to music under the oaks at one of Ojai's most popular central gathering places.