MONTHLONG HARVEST FESTIVAL OKTOBERFEST, COWBOY WEEKENDS SET.Byline: ERIC LEACH Staff Writer Ventura County's eastern farm country is expected to attract tens of thousands of people from Los Angeles The following is a list of notable people whom were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Los Angeles, California. Those born in Los Angeles have their names printed in bold. Note that Los Angeles Natives are also referred to as Angelenos. to Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. all through October for the annual Harvest Festival harvest festival Noun 1. a Christian church service held every year to thank God for the harvest 2. any of various ceremonies celebrating the harvest in other religions , including the Wild West Cowboy Weekend and Oktoberfest. On the first weekend, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, more than 10,000 visitors are expected to kick off the fall festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at the Oktoberfest sponsored by the Newbury Park Rotary Club at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Underwood Farms launches its own daily pumpkin pumpkin, common name for the genus Cucurbita of the family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family), a group that includes the pumpkins and squashes—the names may be used interchangeably and without botanical distinction. C. and vegetable tours Oct. 2, with special attractions including a two-acre cornfield maze, a farm animal center, games and pony, train and hay rides. The tours attracted over 35,000 children last fall. On Oct. 7-8, the third annual Cowboy Weekend is scheduled at the site, featuring stunt ropers, fiddlers, gunfighters and cowboy poets. Oktoberfest has been sponsored for 20 years in eastern Ventura County by the Newbury Park Rotary Club and has developed into one of the biggest festivals of the season. It raises money for charities and nonprofit groups in eastern Ventura County. With its traditional Bavarian food and beverages F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , dancing and contests for costumes, stein-holding and beer-drinking, Oktoberfest is being held for the second year at Underwood Family Farms, which provides an extra fall harvest dimension to the event. ``The farm setting is perfect for the tradition of Oktoberfest, and it offers more activities for the family, for people of all ages,'' said Mary-Catherine McBride, chairwoman of the event. She said there were 8,000 people at the event last year, when attendance might have been reduced by nearby brush fires. This year, organizers are preparing for as many as 12,000 people and plan to have much more food available. ``It's a great venue for Oktoberfest,'' said Ragnar Storm-Larsen, a Rotary Club member who has been active in the event since it began 20 years ago. ``Everybody has a good time there. ... It's really exciting to see the kids having so much fun.'' Although the Oktoberfest was originated in the area by the Newbury Park Rotary Club in the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by , it is now a regional event involving service clubs and businesses in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. and Moorpark. Farmers Insurance Group is the event's primary commercial sponsor. Entrance to the Oktoberfest and other Underwood Family Farms weekend attractions is $7.50, with admission on weekdays at $3. eric.leach@dailynews.com (805) 583-7602 IF YOU GO Underwood Family Farms' Fall Harvest Festival season begins with the Newbury Park Rotary Club's Oktoberfest on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 and continues through the month of October with special entertainment each weekend. The farm site is at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, north of Read Road, in the Moorpark area, and is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Oct. 29, closing time is at 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 529-3690 or go to www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com. CAPTION(S): 4 photos, box Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) Sophie Kochout, 15 months, of Burbank poses with a 20-pound rabbit named Thumper Thumper Bambi’s huggable rabbit sidekick. [Am. Cinema: Bambi in Disney Films, 53–56] See : Cuteness after the animal show at Underwood Family Farms on Saturday. The farm's monthlong Fall Harvest Festival begins next weekend. (2 -- 4) Cason Gardner gets a boost from his grandmother, above, on a tricycle at Underwood Family Farms on Saturday. Danny Perez, 2, right, reacts as a miniature pony eats out of his hand. Below, a goat watches the festivities from a raised vantage point. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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