Oxnard, CA – The Dallas Cowboys are returning to Oxnard this summer to train for their upcoming season, providing the opportunity to watch the football players in person as they prepare for the 2021 NFL season. The 2021 training camp will mark the Cowboys' 42nd year that the team has trained in Southern California, and the 15th season that the club has spent all, or a portion of, its camp at the Oxnard location. Two lucky fans will get the opportunity to win a Dallas Cowboys VIP Training Camp Experience through a giveaway hosted by Visit Oxnard (more details below).

“We're thrilled to welcome the Dallas Cowboys back to Oxnard this summer,” said Brittney Hendricks, Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Visit Oxnard. “It's something both our community and visitors look forward to every year, and we're thrilled that the Cowboys continue to choose our sunny beachside city for their pre-season practice destination.”

The majority of the Dallas Cowboys practices will be open to the public with free admission, giving visitors, residents and guests the opportunity to see the team as they practice at the River Ridge Playing Fields located at 2501 Ventura Road. Open practices commence on Thursday, July 22 and conclude on Wednesday, August 11, including a practice game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 7. A special practice open only to military, first responders and frontline health workers will be held on Heroes Appreciation Day, Tuesday, August 10. Other special days include an NFL Fan Fest on Saturday, July 31 and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Dance Academy on Sunday, July 25.

In addition to the training sessions, the family-friendly experience will include various activities and entertainment including exclusive Dallas Cowboys merchandise, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performances, food and drink vendors and live entertainment and fan activations on the midway. There will also be special VIP experience opportunities for Dallas Cowboys United fan club members. Field access and team autograph sessions will not be taking place this year due to NFL health and safety guidelines.

Visitors looking for the ultimate Cowboys experience can try their luck with Visit Oxnard's VIP Training Camp Experience Giveaway, which includes the following:

• Round-trip domestic airfare aboard American Airlines for two people to Los Angeles, California
• Round-trip ground transportation between L.A. and Oxnard
• 3-night hotel stay for two people
• VIP Admission for up to three Dallas Cowboys Training Camp practices at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard
• $150 Visa gift card for any establishment that accepts VISA as a form of payment
• Assorted swag bag (to be determined in the sole discretion of Visit Oxnard)

To enter the contest, visit www.visitoxnard.com/dallas-cowboys-training-camp. Entries will be accepted starting June 28 and ending July 16, 2021.

Admission for the public to Dallas Cowboys camp activities and the spectating area is free; parking during the week is $10/day for small vehicles and $20/day for large vehicles, and parking on weekends is $20/day for small vehicles and $40/day for large vehicles. The Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge will again serve as the headquarters hotel for the Cowboys.

Dates and times vary for the training sessions that will be open to the public. Visitors can find up-to-date information and schedule at www.visitoxnard.com/dallas-cowboys-training-camp, and follow @visitoxnardca on Instagram and @oxnardca on Facebook for updates. For more information, call Visit Oxnard at 1-800-2-OXNARD.

About Visit Oxnard

Visit Oxnard is a public non-profit 501(c)(4) destination marketing organization working hand-in-hand with the City of Oxnard and its hotels, transportation entities, restaurants, retailers, attractions, historic districts and more to promote Oxnard as a premier leisure and business travel destination. Offering value to those seeking experiences in family, cultural, outdoor adventure and group travel, Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park. Just sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of southern California's best kept secrets. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily updates. Sign up for our e-newsletter, and request a free Visitor Guide. For more information, call 1-800-2-OXNARD or go to VisitOxnard.com.

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Media Contact:  Elizabeth Maxim Melgoza, Visit Oxnard, 805-844-1463, elizabethmaxim@gmail.com