Thousand Oaks Fall Fest returns Oct. 9 with free admission

St. Paschal Baylon Church hosts the 64th annual Conejo Fall Fest on Oct. 9–11 at 155 Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, with free admission all three days.

The festival, organized by the St. Paschal Baylon Men's Club, fills the church grounds at the corner of Janss and Moorpark roads with carnival rides, live music, food and a beer garden, the Thousand Oaks Acorn reported. Rides include a Ferris wheel, Zipper, Super Slide and Tornado, according to the festival's website. Sponsors include the Pacella Law Group, led by Louis and Kim Pacella, and Matt Haas of Cypress Retail Group.

Food options span American, Italian and Hispanic favorites. A sweet shop, homemade baked goods and a cake walk round out the menu.

Each day brings a different entertainment lineup. Oct. 9 features The Rhythm Method from 5 to 7 p.m. and Cash Harrington from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 opens at 2 p.m. with the O'Connor School of Irish Dance, a Tang Soo Do University demonstration, The Mini Barn Petting Zoo and a steinholding contest before the Vanise Terry Band and Fam Band take the stage into the evening. Oct. 11 includes a mariachi band at 1:30 p.m., Baile Folklorico dancers, the Paul Devlin Band and Three Rivers Band.

A grand prize raffle drawing closes the weekend at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. The winner chooses between $20,000 in cash or $20,000 in St. Paschal Baylon School tuition. Additional prizes include a weekend stay at the Four Seasons Westlake Village with spa and dining, a Samsung 70-inch smart TV and a Trek bike, among others. Raffle tickets are available at tables after Mass or by emailing [email protected].

Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 9, 2 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 and 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11. Discounted ride wristbands are available Oct. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. Discounted ride tickets and Festival Dollars can be purchased at conejofallfest.com.

Proceeds support St. Paschal Baylon Church and local outreach programs including St. Vincent de Paul, Mary Health of the Sick and Scouting programs. Volunteers can sign up through a link on the festival website.

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