Oxnard Salsa Festival begins Saturday

EVENTS

Summer heats up with the 17th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, where salsa is celebrated in every form: food, music and dance. Watch the Salsa Dance Showcase; groove to the sounds of the Janeen Puente Orchestra; or destroy your tummy at the jalapeno-eating contest. No choice is cooler than the others. Plaza Park, South C Street and North 5th Street, Oxnard. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Free. (805) 247-0197; https://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com.