Always new and different, the Festival located at 1532 Linden Avenue will feature thrilling carnival rides, great live entertainment, dance exhibitions, very tasty food, a Beer Garden (Adults 21+) and more. See the full entertainment schedule online at https://stjosephchurch.org/festival.  

Nothing comes close to a ride on the large Ferris Wheel which provides a bird’s eye view of the beautiful ocean and mountains surrounding Carpinteria. Looking for a bit more to get your heart going, check out surprise thriller rides, the fun house, the family slide, and popular carnival games. Special bargain ride wristbands are available on Saturday, July 13, 2019, for admittance to any and all rides from noon until 6PM. Thirty dollars if purchased at the festival or $25 if purchased before the festival at the church office, 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria.

The festival is the main fundraiser for St. Joseph Church. It provides funds for the many ministries which meet the physical and spiritual needs of the Carpinteria community throughout the year. Besides church ministries, Baptisms, Sacraments, Marriage Preparation, and Prayer Groups, there are outreach ministries which include food assistance, emergency relief, 12-step programs, Prevention and Rescue, Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults and Religious Faith Formation for all ages. People in St. Joseph participate in the many volunteer teams required of this size of church. There is a thriving and popular “Resale Shop” operating during the week, a Food Pantry, and Support Ministry for people in need, including the working poor.