Go bananas on the scenic grounds at the Port of Hueneme at the 6th Annual Banana Festival! 

Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
Saturday September 30th, 10 am – 5 pm | Port of HuenemeOur free festival celebrates Port of Hueneme’s 80 years, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn about the journey of the banana and the inner workings of the Port, while enjoying delicious banana foods, music, dance and fun! Festival highlights include tours, displays, recipe contests, live entertainment, an arts & crafts marketplace, local farmers market, kids activities, unique banana food creations and the Festival Port Pavilion showcasing the history of the Port.

Visitors will also have an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at the latest car models and learn about the trends in alternative energy initiatives in the Auto Pavilion.

Food & Beverages 
Visitors can enjoy a number of food vendors, all displaying a variety of tasty concoctions. Local restaurants will include a special banana treat vying to win ‘top banana’ recognition for their custom delicacies. Besides the food, festival-goers can also quench their thirst with scrumptious banana daiquiris, ice cold local brews, soft drinks, and, of course, banana smoothies!

Music & Dance 
Heart thumping and fun music appealing to a variety of musical tastes will take place on the main stage as local bands join in on the celebration to help celebrate 80 years of the Port!

Shopping 
Shop till you drop at the Vendor Marketplace featuring a local farmers market, gourmet foods, boutique clothing, hand-crafted jewelry, garden art, hats, sunglasses, maritime treasures, banana fun merchandise and more!

Port Tours 
Those wanting to view the Port’s daily operations will be able to take a motor coach tour of the Port during the festival. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length and will depart every hour from noon to 4 p.m. Photo ID’s will be required and minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Kid’s Zone 
Kids can work off some energy while having fun in the Kids Zone! Fun highlights include a banana cargo container, just waiting to be explored, or kids can get creative with tons of banana crafts. And, of course the area will be complete with lots of inflatable fun!