November 7 - November 8, 2026

5th Annual Bowl of Thanks & Ventura Pottery Market

November 7–8, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM

Ventura Harbor Village | Presented by Ventura Potters’ Guild

Beautiful pottery, delicious local bites, and a little good for the community! The 5th Annual Bowl of Thanks & Ventura Pottery Market returns to Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, for a weekend celebrating handmade artistry and the spirit of giving.

Presented by the Ventura County Potters’ Guild, this two-day waterfront event features more than 20 local ceramic artists, hundreds of handcrafted bowls benefiting Food Share of Ventura County, complimentary restaurant tastings, and live music.

A Bowl That Gives Back

Local potters, students, and ceramic artists have donated hundreds of one-of-a-kind bowls to help fight hunger in Ventura County.

For a $30 donation, visitors can select a handcrafted bowl to take home and receive a passport for FREE tastings at participating Ventura Harbor Village restaurants.

Only 300 tasting passports are available each day, so come early for the best selection!

In 2025, more than 800 bowls were donated, raising over $21,000 for Food Share, helping provide more than 60,000 meals to Ventura County residents. This year, the Guild hopes to make an even greater impact.

Participating Restaurants

Enjoy complimentary tastes from these Ventura Harbor Village favorites with your Bowl of Thanks passport:

• Andria’s Seafood
• Baja Bay Surf Taco
• Boba by the Sea
• Brophy Bros.
• Coastal Cone & Parlor
• Loose Cannon
• Margarita Villa
• The Greek

Restaurant tastings are included with a Bowl of Thanks donation while passports last.

Shop the Ventura Pottery Market

From everyday favorites to unexpected finds, discover handmade ceramics at more than 20 outdoor artist booths along the waterfront.

Browse mugs, bowls, vases, planters, pitchers, platters, sculptures, and whimsical creations. Meet the makers, find something special for your home, or get a head start on holiday shopping with gifts you won’t find just anywhere.

Continue exploring inside the adjacent Ventura Pottery Gallery, showcasing work from more than 40 local clay artists.

The pottery market is free to browse, with purchases supporting local ceramic artists.

Live Music Along the Waterfront

Enjoy live music at the Promenade Stage while exploring the market, browsing Harbor shops, and sampling local bites.

Saturday, November 7

• 1-4PM | Vanise Terry Band

Sunday, November 8

• 1-4PM | Karen & Joe 2.0 Trio

All performances take place at the Ventura Harbor Village Promenade Stage.

SEA More Upcoming Events & Live Music

Enter to Win a Handmade Lotus Platter

Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful Lotus Platter, donated by Ventura Pottery Gallery artist Ellen Wohlstadter.

No purchase necessary. You do not need to be present to win. One winner will be selected November 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bowl of Thanks & Ventura Pottery Market free to attend?

Yes! Admission to the pottery market is free. Visitors can browse outdoor artist booths, explore the Ventura Pottery Gallery, and enjoy live music. Handcrafted Bowl of Thanks bowls are available for a $30 donation.

How do the restaurant tastings work?

With a $30 Bowl of Thanks donation, you’ll receive a handcrafted bowl and a passport for complimentary tastings at participating Harbor restaurants. Passports are limited to 300 per day and are available while supplies last.

Where is the event located?

The event takes place at Ventura Harbor Village near the Ventura Pottery Gallery, located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, CA 93001.

Where do the Bowl of Thanks proceeds go?

Proceeds from the Bowl of Thanks fundraiser benefit Food Share of Ventura County, supporting its efforts to provide food assistance to local residents experiencing hunger.

About the Ventura County Potters’ Guild

Founded in 1957, the nonprofit Ventura County Potters’ Guild promotes ceramic arts through exhibitions, workshops, educational programs, and community events.

Explore handmade ceramics year-round at the Ventura Pottery Gallery, located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, in Ventura Harbor Village. The gallery is open daily from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Learn more at VCPG.org or shop online at VenturaPotteryOnline.com.

Come for the pottery, stay for the waterfront, and take home something made with heart.