2020 Oxnard Salsa Festival Accepting Applications for Community Stage

OXNARD, Calif. - Feb. 18, 2020 - PRLog -- Dates for the 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival are July 25 and 26, 2020. Attracting visitors from throughout southern California, the festival is a celebration of everything salsa – the food, music and dance. It takes place at Plaza Park, Fifth and "B" streets in historic downtown Oxnard from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days.

Festival organizers are now accepting applications from local dance and vocal performers who would like to showcase their artistic talent on the festival's Community Stage located on 5^th Street during the festival. The deadline for entry submission is July 1. Acts will be chosen at the discretion of the festival committee. Time slots are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, the annual event attracts an estimated 35,000 attendees who love spicy foods and sizzling entertainment. Highlights include live salsa bands, salsa dance lessons, a salsa recipe challenge and a "Dancing With Our Community Stars" competition on Sunday. The two days also feature a vendor marketplace, international foods and a kids' zone.

Event admission and parking are free. Main stage open seating is $5 per person. In the last 10 years, the festival has raised a half a million dollars for the local community by supporting and partnering with over 40 non-profits.

A Community Stage application form and additional information is online at www.OxnardSalsaFestival.com/Community-Stage. For festival information, call 805‐535‐4060 or visit www.OxnardSalsaFestival.com and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/OxnardSalsaFestival/).