Under the Open Sky 2023
This event has ended. Thank you to our wonderful community for attending!
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 5:00 pm
Ventura River Steelhead Preserve
Join us Friday, September 15, at Under the Open Sky—a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner by Lorraine Lim Catering, live music, a photo booth, beer provided by Topa Topa Brewing Co., spirits donated by Ventura Spirits, wine donated by Stay Wild Ventures, kombucha donated by Revel, drinks from Flying Embers, a virtual auction, and a paddle raise. When the sun sets we will enjoy a collection of films selected for this special event that will not be shown on Saturday night.
All attendees will also receive a complimentary ticket to Saturday night’s Mountainfilm on Tour.
This event will sell out. Please purchase your tickets early.
Tickets go on sale July 10
Tickets
Tickets are $225 per person and include:
- Locally sourced farm-to-table dinner donated by Lorraine Lim Catering
- A special collection of films
- Beer donated by Topa Topa Brewing Co
- Kombucha donated by Revel
- Wine
- Live Music
- Virtual Auction
- Paddle Raise
All food and drinks are included.

Purchase a Table
Purchase a table for 10 at a discounted price of $2,100 to Under the Open Sky and bring your friends!
Purchase Conditions
We want to host the best and safest film festival possible. Conditions surrounding Covid-19 are changing and guidelines and safe practices are being followed from the CDC, Federal, State, and Local governments. The festival will follow all current guidelines that are in place. OVS and OVLC may require stricter guidelines. You must comply with all requirements to attend the event and refunds will not be issued if you fail to comply.
Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the event? Or donating to the virtual auction or raffle? Contact Adam Morrison at adam@ovlc.org.
See our sponsors and learn more about the perks here »
Thank You to Our Sponsors
All proceeds go towards our mission to protect and restore the natural landscapes of the Ojai Valley forever.







Thank you to Marc Alt and Nathan Wickstrum for the photos.