Fall Flavor Trail

Fall Mule + Green Tea Tiramisu

• Fall Mule: light aged rum, apple brandy, allspice, lime, ginger, bubbles, angostura
• For dessert, Green Tea Tiramisu: a delicate twist on a classic Italian dessert, layering rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a vibrant dusting of matcha, creating a beautifully balanced dessert that's creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet.

Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini

Caramel Apple Martini

Spiced Chai Martini

Spiced Peach Japanese Style Whiskey Highball

Pumpkin Old Fashioned, Pumpkin Espresso Martini + Jack-o-Fashion

• Pumpkin Old Fashioned
• Pumpkin Espresso Martini
• Jack-o-Fashion

Three fall lattes

• Pecan Latte — espresso, matcha, or chai; your milk of choice and pecan syrup. Available hot or iced.
• Pumpkin Shaken Espresso — brown sugar and pumpkin spice shaken espresso with your milk of choice. Available iced only.
• Cookie Butter Latte — espresso or matcha, your milk of choice and cookie butter syrup, topped with cookie crumble. Available hot or iced.

Maple Oolong Milk Tea

Black Cat Chai

Ventura Coaster

A whiskey-forward riff on the classic Coaster, with Strawberry Thief liqueur standing in for the sweet vermouth.

• Ventura Coaster: bourbon or rye, Strawberry Thief liqueur and Campari, stirred and served over a large cube with an orange slice.

Fall Mule + Green Tea Tiramisu

• Fall Mule: light aged rum, apple brandy, allspice, lime, ginger, bubbles, angostura
• For dessert, Green Tea Tiramisu: a delicate twist on a classic Italian dessert, layering rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a vibrant dusting of matcha, creating a beautifully balanced dessert that's creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet.

Weekly cheese specials + candy and cheese pairings

All month long come and try candy and cheese pairings anytime in the Market!

• Oct 1–4 · Tête de Moine Cheese Florettes: tasting all week. Buy ½ wheel or more of Tête de Moine and receive a free Girolle from the makers of Tête de Moine, while supplies last.
• Oct 6–11 · Fondue: domestic kit for two, $20, includes cheese and baguette. Wine add-on: Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc, ½ bottle $16, full bottle $28. Join us Saturday, Oct 10, 8:30–10:30 AM with Joe from Dry Creek Wines as he samples during the farmers market.
• Oct 13–18 · Appenzeller Tasting Flight: sample 3 aged Appenzeller cheeses from Switzerland (3-month Silver Label, 6-month Black Label, 12-month Purple Label). Free Appenzeller cheese picks with the purchase of ½ pound or more of Appenzeller.
• Oct 20–25 · Halloween candy and cheese pairing, with a Saturday (10/24) highlight with Sophie. Free edible googly eyes for anyone making a Halloween cheese board, plus sliced and wrapped Mimolette with jack-o'-lantern faces on the wrapper, cheese board add-ons and Halloween cookie-cutter cheeses for purchase.
• Oct 27–31 · Pie-inspired Baked Brie, $25: brie round, caramel, cherries and hazelnuts. Add a Brie Baker for $11, while supplies last.

Bonus: Pick up a Paradise Pantry Punch Card! Visit 4 of the 5 Harvest Days specials for a chance to win one month of Cheese Club membership.

German harvest menu

• Loaded German Brat: a savory bratwurst served on a warm pretzel bun, loaded with sauerkraut, grilled onions, and tangy mustard sauce.
• Loaded Currywurst Fries: crispy fries topped with sliced bratwurst and a bold German-style tomato curry sauce.
• Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich: crispy breaded chicken with melted provolone, served over sauerkraut on a warm pretzel bun and finished with tangy mustard sauce.

Substitute a vegan patty or dog upon request.

Grilled Pork Chop with Pumpkin Risotto

Grilled pork chop with pumpkin risotto topped with a pomegranate relish.

• Specialty Cocktail — Spiced Pear Martini: Grey Goose La Poire, lemon juice, homemade spiced pear syrup.

Fall Harvest Specials

• Entrée — Shrimp Risotto: creamy risotto with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and maple cream.
• Dessert — Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée: classic crème brûlée with warm pumpkin spice and a crisp caramelized sugar crust.
• Slice of October Cocktail: butter-washed bourbon, fresh apple cordial, and warm canela in a smooth fall sour — rich, silky, and full of crisp apple flavor with just the right touch of spice.

Risotto Autunno + Autumn Pear Drop Martini

• Autumn Pear Drop Martini: pear vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, muddled pears and simple syrup.
• Risotto Autunno: a butternut squash risotto with smoked mozzarella and ground pork sausage.
• Dessert — Torta Di Formaggio: pumpkin double-baked cheesecake with a bourbon sour cream.

BellRinger's Fall Fiesta Tamales & Pozole

House-made tamales and pozole, plus a German harvest festival beer.

• Green Pozole: spicy green pozole with shredded chicken and hominy, served with chips and salsa.
• Green Chicken Tamales: shredded chicken tamales.
• Red Pozole: red pozole with pork and hominy, served with chips and salsa.
• Red Pork Tamales: braised pork tamale.
• Sip — Marzen, a BellRinger German harvest festival beer.

Pear & Gorgonzola Pork Chop

Caramelized pear, gorgonzola cream, toasted walnuts, roasted vegetables.

• Baked Yam Old Fashion

Harvest at Palomino

Taste your way through October with a new harvest-inspired menu special and seasonal cocktail every Thursday.

• Roasted McGrath squash soup, kale pesto, spiced pepitas
• Fall Salad with fennel seed roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, pickled red onion, sheep's milk feta and dill
• Seasonal Cocktail

Pan de Muerto, Pumpkin Spice Morning Bun + Chai Spiced Apple Danish

• Pan de Muerto
• Pumpkin Spice Morning Bun
• Chai Spiced Apple Danish

Dirt N Worms + Campfire S'mores

• Dirt N Worms: rich chocolate ice cream mixed with chewy brownie bits and gummy worms.
• Campfire S'mores: a chocolate malted base swirled with gooey marshmallows, graham cracker crust, and ribbons of fudge.

Pumpkin Milkshake

Free Furikake Japanese potato fries with dine-in

Every dine-in table receives a complimentary order of Furikake Japanese potato fries, all October long.

Candy and cheese pairings

All month long come and try candy and cheese pairings anytime in the Market!

Taste the Flavors of Fall

Enjoy a complimentary olive oil and balsamic tasting experience and discover featured fall flavors including Rosemary Olive Oil, Cranberry Pear Balsamic and Pomegranate Balsamic, with seasonal pairing ideas for fall cooking and entertaining.

• Flavor Trail Special: spend $100 or more and receive a complimentary 2 oz bottle of one of the featured fall flavors — a $10 value. While supplies last.

Pumpkin Seed Oil and Apple Balsamic pairings + Apple Pie Liqueur, and Bourbon Old Fashioned samples to savor and enjoy.

Swing back in later in the month to enjoy our Pumpkin Spice Liqueur.

15% off all apparel

Hot cider on the weekends.

Fall-themed board games

BOGO half off any upcycled clothing item

Upcycled clothing and design studio.

Halloween Party + seasonal goods all month

Our full Halloween set-up, full of goodies and decor, plus light bites and sips. Enjoy a raffle and discounts throughout the shop.

Free 2" plant with any purchase over $50

Cinnamon Vanilla Lip Balm with purchase

Make Your Own Fall Candle at Dusk Candle Bar

Step inside Findings Market and create a custom fall-scented candle with Dusk. Mix and match seasonal fragrances to pour a one-of-a-kind scent inspired by autumn.

Pick Your Poison

Snag a vintage sweater, coat, or spooky-season home décor find from Findings Flea for a Fall Flavor Trail stamp.

Herbal Tea — "Focus Pocus Peppermint + Pumpkin"

Focus Pocus is memory in a cup: a tasty blend of herbs for memory and inflammation. Nutty with a crisp finish that drinks like an autumn day. Contains no caffeine.

• Ingredients: peppermint, ginkgo, orange, turmeric, pumpkin, safflower.

10% off Voluspa Spiced Pumpkin Latte candles

Handmade seashell pumpkins

10% off pumpkin-themed products

Fall-theme mystery bags + a fall photo op

Fall theme mystery bags and a fall themed photo op inside the store.

In-store Twin Peaks experience

Classic spooky Lynchian decor for David Lynch super fans, featuring the music and vibes from the show as well as fan-designed special edition merch and gifts.

Monsters and Magic collection

Shop the Monsters and Magic collection, featuring children's and adult books and how-to-draw books, alongside festive Halloween and woodland themed goods.

A selection of seasonal teas

• Pumpkin Spice Tea (teabags): pumpkin and cinnamon blend with sweet caramel depths and chocolate undertones.
• Apple Spice Tea (teabags): delightfully fresh, fruity apple character with cinnamon.
• Pumpkin Pie (loose leaf): memories of family time — warm and savoury with a lightly sweet finish.
• Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Chai (loose leaf): full astringency, warming and comforting in the chai tradition with pumpkin ghoulish notes. Excellent with milk for ghostly visuals.
• Rocky Horror Spice (loose leaf): jump to the left and taste elemental pumpkin notes, jump to the right and feel the spice — a warming and satisfying cult experience.

Free mini pumpkin decorating with purchase

Brooklyn Charm provides mini pumpkins and a decorating station with unique customization options.

20% off shopping promotion

Fall Flannel Shirts Special

An extra 20% off classically cozy fall flannels for cool nights by a campfire and evening sunset beach walks, made by top outdoor brands including Patagonia, Prana and Mountain Hardwear.

Handmade fall-inspired products for sale

Free jewelry cleaning

A Fall Shop at Dusk

Two limited-edition seasonal candles, hand poured exclusively for Harvest Days. Stop by during Harvest Days to smell the collection and take home your favorite scent of the season. Available for a limited time while supplies last.

• Pecan Hearth — pecan, maple toddy, sandalwood: warm toasted pecan and rich maple melt into smooth sandalwood, a cozy, woody scent reminiscent of something sweet baking beside a glowing fire.
• Orchard After Dark — mulled apple cider, vanilla, cedar: crisp orchard apple simmered with spiced cider and grounded in rustic cedar, a moody, elevated take on a classic fall fragrance.

A full immersion into gothic vampire lore and dark elegance

Throughout October, visitors can tour Bloodsuckers: Art of the Undead, an evocative fine art exhibition spotlighting original works celebrating vampire mythos.

• 3rd Annual Bloodsuckers Ball — October 24 at The Majestic Ventura Theater: an opulent night of gothic atmosphere, themed entertainment, local creators and vampire celebration.

Enjoy the flavors of Fall across the Downtown Ventura Farmers Market

10% off any one item in The Boutique @ MVC