Moving Day Ventura County — Event Information

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds I Map
Event Start:
9:00 am PT

Contact: Bernice Detig | ph: 562-317-4866 | bdetig@parkinson.org


What to Expect at Moving Day

Put on your Moving Day gear and comfortable shoes – it’s time to move! Get ready to exercise, explore Parkinson’s resources, join in the uplifting We Move Ceremony and enjoy the Moving Day Walk. You don’t want to miss out on the inspiring day we have planned for you!

Moving Day will take place rain or shine. Check the weather forecast to prepare accordingly. Should conditions warrant any change, we will announce it via email and the Moving Day website.

Event Highlights

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Activities Begin: 9:00 am PT
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds

Location & Parking

The event will take place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, located at 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. Look for directional signage as you approach the parking area. Parking is located by the gate entrance not at the Casino. You may enter at the gate entrance of the Fairgrounds

Click here to view the site map.

Check-In/Registration

Check-in begins at 9:00 am. Visit the check-in/registration area to grab your event program, drop off donations and pick up your Moving Day Rewards card if you’ve earned Moving Day fundraising rewards. We highly encourage online donations before the event. Don’t forget that all participants must register at MovingDayVenturaCounty.org beforehand.

Schedule of Events

9:00 am: Event begins
9:10- 9:50 am: We Move exercise demonstrations at the Moving Day Stage
10: 00 am: We Move Ceremony begins, followed by the Moving Day Walk

Walk Route

The Moving Day Walk is for participants of all ages and abilities: 1-mile option and a 3K option. Click here to view the walk route map.

Restrooms

Restrooms will be available behind the casino

Refreshments

Enjoy bottled water and light refreshments on-site.

Pets

Please do not bring pets to the site. Ventura County Fairgrounds does not allow animals on site.

Donations

Drop off cash and check donations at the check-in/registration area. Credit card donations can be made online or through the Parkinson’s Moving Day App. You can also mail check donations to the provided address, ensuring to include a note with the participant’s name for proper credit.

Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Moving Day Ventura County
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131

Moving Day Rewards

Registered participants who raise $100 or more will receive an exclusive Moving Day T-shirt. More details about additional Moving Day Rewards can be found here. T-shirts and other rewards will be available for pick-up on the event day at the Rewards Tent, except for the All-Star Mover Zip-Up Hoodie Jacket, which will be shipped after the event to qualifying participants.


To learn more about the resources in your area, and the great work of the Parkinson’s Foundation California, please visit our website www.parkinson.org/California.

If you have any questions about Moving Day, are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like information about the foundation, please contact us below:

Bernice Detig | ph: 562-317-4866 | bdetig@parkinson.org

Mailing address:

ATTN: Moving Day Ventura County / Bernice Detig
Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc.
200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131

Moving Day has raised nearly $45 million and brought more than 186,000 participants together.