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PART OF DOWNTOWN HARVEST DAYS

Fall Flavor Trail

October 1–31, 2026 · Downtown Ventura

Explore the flavors of fall throughout Downtown Ventura. All October long, local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries and retailers are serving up seasonal bites, sips, sweets and fall finds created especially for the Fall Flavor Trail.

Grab a passport at any participating business, make your way around downtown, and discover something new along the way.

Explore the Trail

How the trail works.

  1. 1Grab a passportPick up a free Fall Flavor Trail passport at any participating location, or at the Passport Drop-Off Station at the California and Main Pumpkin Patch.
  2. 2Taste + explorePurchase a participating Fall Flavor Trail offering and receive a stamp on your passport.
  3. 3Collect 5 stamps + enter to winOnce you collect five stamps, drop your completed passport in the Fall Flavor Trail box in the Downtown Pumpkin Patch at California + Main for a chance to win a gift card to your favorite Downtown Ventura business.

Weekly raffle drawings take place throughout October — and you can complete more than one passport during the month.

The trail.

More flavors are on the way.Participating businesses are still putting the finishing touches on their fall specials, so check back throughout October as new Fall Flavor Trail stops and offerings are revealed.

Beverages + Cocktails

Craft cocktails, seasonal coffee, chai and boba.
9 stops

KJs Neighborhood Bar

454 E Main St

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

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

Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai

451 E Main St #8

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.

Bites + Sips

Harvest-inspired plates, desserts and the drinks to go with them.
13 stops

Happy Place Eatery

586 E Main St

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.

Moofish Cafe

450 Harbor Blvd

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.

Rocks & Drams

14 S California St

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.

Cafe Fiore

66 S California St

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 Brew Co

472 E Main St

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.

Palomino

33 S Palm St

Harvest at Palomino

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

Rori's Artisanal Creamery

286 E Main St

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.

Shop + Discover

Fall finds, candle bars, tastings and in-store experiences.
26 stops

Olive Ventura

294 E Main St, Ste B

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.

Kasleberry Design

79 S California St

BOGO half off any upcycled clothing item

Upcycled clothing and design studio.

Plum

466 E Main St

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.

Findings Market

27 S Oak St

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.

Findings Flea

230 E Main St

Pick Your Poison

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

Spicetopia

607-C E Main St

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.

Haley Solar

35 S Oak St

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.

Rosie Lee Imports

673 E Main St

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.

Real Cheap Sports

36 W Santa Clara St

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.

Dusk

27 S Oak St

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.

Make a day of it

The Fall Flavor Trail is just one part of Downtown Harvest Days — a month of fall magic throughout Downtown Ventura featuring the Downtown Pumpkin Patch, seasonal décor, live music, family activities, special events, the Scarecrow Stroll and more.

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