In 1873, community leaders finally, after several failed attempts, successfully separated the region now known as Ventura County from Santa Barbara County.
This move created a unique community in charge of its own destiny.
In the ensuing 150 years, Ventura County has developed into a region known for its agriculture, industry, and innovation.
Led by the County of Ventura, five groups have joined together to provide an exciting series of events, activities, and programs this year: events, festivals, exhibits, online programs, interactives, a book, and more will engage the community, showcase our cultural diversity, and honor our rich history.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The 150 days will be filled with continual online programs:
- Interviews With Innovators
- Oral Histories Come to Life
- Student Art Projects
- Lectures
- Community Art Projects
- VC 150 Photo Memories Project
Kick-off celebration – June 23, Museum of Ventura County, downtown Ventura
The Soil Will Save Us: The History of Ventura County
County-wide community celebration – October 21, Santa Paula Agriculture Museum
Local celebrations – Ojai, Oxnard, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks
State of the County presentation – November 2, Reagan Library, Simi Valley
Release of “The History of Ventura County” book, published by the Pacific Coast Business Times
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
INNOVATION SPONSORS $25,000
- Logo on all marketing, materials, and signage for programs, and on County 150th, EDC, MVC, and VCCF websites
- Logo on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 12 VIP seats at the event
- Reserved parking at the event
- Invitation to and Valet parking at sponsors’ reception
- Inclusion in video presentation at SOTC
- Ad in SOTC program
- Logo on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 20 VIP seats at seated programs
- 20 passes for the VIP tent
- 10 reserved parking passes
INGENUITY SPONSORS $15,000
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage for programs, and on County 150th, EDC, MVC, and VCCF websites
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 8 VIP seats at the event
- Reserved parking at the event
- Invitation to sponsors’ reception
- Ad in SOTC program
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 10 VIP seats at seated programs
- 10 passes for the VIP tent
- 5 reserved parking passes
CREATIVITY SPONSORS
$10,000
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 4 VIP seats at the event
- Invitation to sponsors’ reception
- Inclusion in SOTC program
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage
- 6 VIP seats and 6 VIP tent passes
- 3 reserved parking passes
- Name on all marketing, materials, and signage
- Logo on marketing, materials, and signage for one program or event
COMMUNITY SPONSORS $5,000
- 2 VIP seats and 2 VIP tent passes
- 1 reserved parking pass
- 2 VIP seats at the event
- Invitation to sponsors’ reception
- Inclusion in the program
RESOURCEFULNESS SPONSORS $2,500
- 1 VIP seat and 1 VIP tent pass
- 1 VIP seat at the event
- Invitation to sponsors’ reception
- Inclusion in the program