Year in Review

2024

A look back at the celebrations, traditions, and unforgettable moments that have brought our community together throughout the seasons.

Year in Review

2024

A look back at the celebrations, traditions, and unforgettable moments that have brought our community together throughout the seasons.

A Year at Conejo Gardens

Many Moments. Countless Memories. One Amazing Community.

May – October 2024
July 13, 2024
November 16, 2024
CANCELLED
May – October 2024
July 13, 2024
November 16, 2024
CANCELLED

2024 At A Glance

8

Events Held

126

Total RSVPs

170

RSVP Attendees

154

Actual Attendees

11

Walk-Ins

91%

Turnout

Historical Attendance Notice

Attendance figures for the 2022 CineArts Festival screenings are based solely on event photographs, as no paper attendance records were retained.

No photographs were available for the September and October 2022 screenings. Consequently, only the two hosts are documented as attending these events, although actual attendance may have been higher.

One additional unidentified guest from the August 2022 screening has been included in the attendance totals based on photographic evidence.

Historical Attendance Notice

Historical attendance figures for the 2023 CineArts Festival and Pride BBQ Festival are based solely on event photographs, as no paper attendance records were retained.

No photographs were available for the June and September 2023 CineArts Festival screenings. Consequently, only the two hosts are documented as attending these events, although actual attendance may have been higher.

Five additional unidentified guests have been included in the CineArts Festival attendance totals based on photographic evidence: two in July, one in August, and two in October 2023.

CineArts Festival

Bringing the Big Screen to the Garden.

SEASON OPENER

May 18
Airplane!
(1980)

JUNE FEATURE

Jun 29
Call Me by Your Name
(2017)

JULY FEATURE

Jul 27
The Day After Tomorrow
(2004)

AUGUST FEATURE

Aug 25
Atonement
(2007)

SEPTEMBER FEATURE

Sep 21
Moon
(2009)

SEASON FINALE

Oct 26
The Shining
(1980)
68

RSVPs Parties

91

Actual Attendees

9

Walk-Ins

9

Walk-Ins

97%

Turnout

11 hr 50 min
Total Run Time
73°F
Average Temperature
11 hr 50 min
Total Run Time
73°F
Average Temperature
Movie Council

The Hearts Behind the Big Screen. 

Jason
McAllister

Co-Founder

Taylor
McAllister

Co-Founder

Bre
Guzman-O’Leary

Director

Kevin
Azero

Director

The Mission

Our Movie Council is a dedicated group of ambassadors who champion the CineArts Festival experience.  They volunteer their time, support our community, and help create unforgettable movie nights in the garden.

Pride BBQ Festival
Bringing people together to learn, support, and celebrate our differences!

July 13, 2024

15

Total RSVPs

18

Actual
Attendees

0

Walk-Ins

90%

Turnout

Friendsgiving Feast
Celebrating the Season of Gratitude.

November 16, 2024

43

Total RSVPs

45

Actual Attendees

2

Walk-Ins

80%

Turnout

HO HO HOlidays
Bringing Holiday Magic to the Garden.

CANCELLED

0

Total RSVPs

0

Actual Attendees

0

Walk-Ins

N/A

Turnout

2024 Awards

First On The List

Elaine Ribeiro

Most first RSVPs for the CineArts Festival season.

Perfect Attendance

Attended all scheduled CineArts Festival screenings.

Attendance Award

Carlos Rangel
Christopher Bates

Top attendees with the highest CineArts Festival screening attendance.

Ultimate Attendance

Attended every event for the season at Conejo Gardens.

Slushy Statistics

A cool and refreshing addition to our summer events!


Total Made


Total Consumed


Consumption Ratio

N/A
Fan Favorite
(Based on highest consumption)


Total Made


Total Consumed


Consumption Ratio

N/A
Fan Favorite
(Based on highest consumption)

Slushies joined Conejo Gardens in June 2025.
Consumption tracking began in August 2026.

Potluck Highlights

Amazing food. Even better company.

Side Dishes

21
Guest Contributions

Desserts

9
Guest Contributions

Beverage Items

8
Guest Contributions

38 potluck contributions shared by our guests throughout 2024.

Our Community Partners

We are grateful to our amazing community partners who help make this year’s event series extra special.

Our Food Partners

We are grateful to our wonderful food partners who help make this year’s event extra special. Be sure to support these businesses and check them out!

Growing Community Giving Back

Each year, our events come together to support one not-for-profit organization. This year’s donations benefit:

This total reflects all donations received through all of our events during the 2024 season.

View Growing Community Giving Back for our annual fundraising progress.

Our Donors

We are grateful for everyone who helps make this experience and our mission possible.

Together, we can continue making a difference in our community.

Explore More Events

Bringing the Big Screen to the Garden.

Bringing people together to learn, support, and celebrate our differences!

Celebrating the Season of Gratitude.

Bringing Holiday Magic to the Garden.