Port Of Hueneme – Community Partnerships

Connecting with our Community is Essential

The Port of Hueneme hosts and supports numerous local events and organizations to foster awareness and advance the quality of life for the community.

Port Supported Events and Organizations include:

Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
Local Schools (Elementary, Secondary, University and Technical)
Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP)
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Animo Theater Company
Caregivers
Channel Island Maritime Museum
City of Oxnard – Heritage Square Concert Series
Oxnard Downtowners – Christmas Parade
Diversity Collective
El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura
Focus on the Masters
Friends of the Bard
Habitat for Humanity
ILWU – Alex’s Lemonade Cancer Walk
Latin Business Association
Mariachi Festival
Mission Produce Foundation
Naturipe Charity Golf Tournament
Navy League
New West Symphony Association
O’ My Theater
Oxnard Jazz Festival
Oxnard Knights of Columbus
Oxnard Police Activity League
Red Cross of Ventura County
Santa to the Sea – 5K Run
United Way of Ventura County
Ventura County Ag Week
Ventura County Star – Food and Wine Festival
Veteran Farmers of America

Community Engagement

Go to our Port tour page to find out more about tours for students.

The annual Banana Festival was first held in 2012 and attracted over 11,000 participants. This family oriented and highly anticipated event provides a chance for the community to experience The Port with tours, arts and crafts, educational displays, and maritime related experiences, all while enjoying one of the Port’s largest imports — bananas!

The Port offers an award-winning 12-week Global Trade & Logistics class for Oxnard Union High School District students and partners with local universities to develop maritime education programs. Read More

In conjunction with local businesses and Port partners, The Port offers hosts an annual MAST Expo with local STEM/STEAM student engagement. Read More

Internships are also available through the Port. Read More

The Port is a member of and supports many local organizations including: