Coverage dated October 5, 2026

California Avocado Festival lets musicians shine

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Up and coming artists performed at the 40th California Avocado Festival . Ian Cochran performed on the Grotto stage following the guacamole contest. He's been recording in Alan Parsons studio.

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California Avocado Festival names new Guacamole Contest Winners (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) The 40th Annual California Avocado Festival hosted another Guacamole Contest. The contest had two dozen entries this year. The panel of judges included Grammy-winning musician and producer Alan Parsons and Rori Trovato of Rori's Ice Cream.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California Avocado Festival lets musicians shine (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Up and coming artists performed at the 40th California Avocado Festival . Ian Cochran performed on the Grotto stage following the guacamole contest. He's been recording in Alan Parsons studio.