ABOUT THE REBOZO FESTIVAL
The Rebozo Festival is a benefit event established to raise funds for Ventura County non-profit charitable organizations focusing on the cultural, social and educational needs of the community. This unique cultural event promotes the rich heritage of our area by highlighting the colorful Mexican rebozo (shawl) as our theme.
Rebozo Festival is a nonprofit 501c(3) Organization Tax ID#46-3641584.
7th Annual Honorary Madrina, Posthumous
Carmen Ramirez
Raised in the San Gabriel Valley of LA County, Carmen Ramírez was one of seven siblings. Graduating from Loyola School of Law in Los Angeles in 1974, she was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. She began her career in Oxnard in 1978 as a legal aid attorney in La Colonia working to protect the health and economic well-being of individuals and families before government and in court.
For 16 years she was the Executive Director of Channel Counties Legal Services Association, which served the legal needs of the poor in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. For 9 years thereafter, she was the coordinator of the Ventura Superior Court’s Self-Help Legal Center in the Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard, serving the Spanish Speaking community.
In 1998, she was president of the Ventura County Bar Association and remained active in bar activities until her tragic and untimely death. From 2005 to 2008, she was an elected member of the State Bar Board of Governors, overseeing the practice of the legal profession in California.
Carmen Ramírez spent her life in dedicated service to her community, championing sustainability, mobility, and equity, while tirelessly supporting numerous local civic organizations including the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, Ventura County Community Foundation, Ventura County Transportation Commission, Camarillo and Oxnard Airport Authorities, and the Center for Civic Education.
Carmen Ramírez made history as the first Latina to be elected to the Oxnard City Council in 2010 where she served for ten years, never once missing a meeting. Carmen later made history again by becoming the first Latina to be elected to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors in 2020, and once more by being the first Latina to Chair the Board in 2022.
Carmen had an exemplary record of leadership, integrity and service to Ventura County and its residents as a Councilmember for the City of Oxnard, and as a Ventura County Supervisor. A trailblazing leader and beloved friend, Carmen’s kindness, intelligence, and tenacity enriched all who were fortunate enough to know and work with her.
Carmen Ramirez was an original Founding Madrina of the Rebozo Festival, which was established in 2005. She was an asset to this organization. Carmen was always energetic, enthusiastic, generous and committed. It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for her many years of commitment to the Rebozo Festival that she has been selected as the 7th Honorary Madrina, Posthumous, of this year’s festival. Her generous and caring spirit will always continue to influence future contributions made to our community. Carmen is the human equivalent of the rebozo: She would wrap one in her gentle but fierce care and concern as she worked to make the world a kinder, more nurturing place for all.
ENTERTAINMENT
Trio Sensacion
Mariachi Aguilas
InStone
Oxnard College Ballet Folklorico Mestizo under the direction of Mati Sanchez
Tere Vallejo
Legacy Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Christine Petti
Bronze Sponsors
Coach Hardwood
Scholarship Fund
Gerardo “Jerry” Ascencio
Mission Real Estate
Dena L. Rogers
State Farm Insurance
Yolanda Benitez &
David Rodriguez
Single Tickets
Available March 2024
(No refunds or credits – rain or shine event)
$80
at the door $85
Preferred Tables of Ten
Available as of December 2023
Please see Table Seating Chart.
Limited Preferred Seating
$800
Tables of 10 chairs only – No exceptions. Preferred Tables are prioritized by purchase date. Purchase by mail and save processing fees. No refunds or credits. This is a rain or shine event.
TICKET OUTLETS
Executive Board of Directors
Irma J. Lopez
Board Director & Founder
Yolanda Plascencia
Board Director & Treasurer
Barbara Barraza-Ordonez
Board Director & Secretary
Yolanda Lopez
Board Director