The Oceanside Event Calendar is one of the most viewed pages on the Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau website. Potential visitors and locals alike use this event calendar as a resource to stay aware of the special events and activities that happen in Oceanside, CA. Some travelers are looking for current dates for their favorite annual event, while others are seeking new experiences for their upcoming vacation. We are always interested in learning about new events and celebrations that will enhance the visitor experience.
This service is complimentary to community partners to feature an event on the event calendar.
The following list outlines the general preferences that Visit Oceanside is looking for with event submissions. This is just a guideline. Should you have any questions about submitting an event or what type of event is preferred for the Oceanside Event Calendar, please contact Visit Oceanside Director of Marketing & Communication, Tanner Yates at tanner@visitoceanside.org.
This event calendar is tailored towards enhancing the visitor experience, so please submit unique Oceanside events that are open to the public and would be fun for a visitor to attend. These types of events include:
- Oceanside events organized to appeal to visitors from outside of the area
- Prominent events open to the public
- Events that highlight the city’s character and local personality
- Seasonal / Holiday events
- Cultural events and celebrations
We love all community events, but for the purpose of this calendar, we generally do not publish the following types of events:
- Events closed to any segment of the general public
- School or college events
- Civic, club and community meetings, conferences and activities
- Family or class reunions
- Retail sales or yard sales that are not directly associated with a special tourism event
- Special admission deals, meals, or offerings
- Fundraising events
- Regular business offerings or hours of operation
- Ribbon Cutting Celebrations
- Grand Opening or Anniversary Events
Please complete the event submission form at least 2 weeks prior to your event, the earlier the better!
All submissions must include an event photo, location information, an exciting event description about your event explaining why your event is unique, and a link for additional information.
If you submit an event and your event is later changed or cancelled, please contact Visit Oceanside immediately so that we can update the calendar.
Please send an email with your changes to Visit Oceanside Marketing Coordinator, Tanner Yates tanner@visitoceanside.org
No, your event will not immediately appear on the calendar after it has been submitted.
A member of the Visit Oceanside team reviews and approves each event before it will be added to the live calendar. Please allow 3-5 business days for event review and approval.
Approval/rejection of all submissions is at the sole discretion of Visit Oceanside, which reserves the right to edit or refuse any event submission. Please review the list of suggested eligible events before submitting your event.
By submitting event information to Visit Oceanside, the photography and event information may also be used within other marketing and public relations efforts, including but not limited to inclusion within related blog and social media posts. Additional exposure is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of Visit Oceanside.
