Coverage dated October 2, 2026 to October 3, 2026

California Avocado Festival Turns 40

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) A grower balanced an avocado on the seal fountain in Carpinteria on Friday. It is a tradition marking the opening the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria. The festival that celebrates Peace, Love & Guacamole is turning 40.

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    The California Avocado Festival returns for its 40th year! (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CARPINTERIA, Calif.- (KEYT) The California Avocado Festival returns this week for its 40th year! Festival Director Olivia Sorgman joined your morning news to share what attendees can expect this year. The festival returns from October 2nd to the 4th in Downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue between C…

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California Avocado Festival returns to Carpinteria for 40th year (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Avocados are taking over downtown Carpinteria this weekend as the California Avocado Festival celebrates its 40th year. The annual festival brings together food, live music, vendors and local organizations — all centered around one of the region's signature crops.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    California Avocado Festival Turns 40 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) A grower balanced an avocado on the seal fountain in Carpinteria on Friday. It is a tradition marking the opening the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria. The festival that celebrates Peace, Love & Guacamole is turning 40.

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