Join In On The Fun At A Popular Stockton Festival
No matter when you visit, take time to experience one of our world-famous Stockton festivals. Get into the “Spear-It” at annual Asparagus Festival, where you’ll find lively music, decorative crafts, and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations. Celebrate Stockton’s waterfront heritage during the Christmas season’s Lighted Boat Parade. Enjoy cultural festivals and events such as Cinco de Mayo, Chinese New Year, and Cambodian New Year. And if you’re a wine lover, have a barrel of fun at the fall Lodi Grape Festival. There are always plenty of art walks, farm shows, and farmer’s markets to keep you busy as well. Put a Stockton California festival on your vacation calendar today.
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The Best Of The West Comes Together At Stockton California Festivals
Celebrate history, the arts, and good food and wine at one of our renowned Stockton festivals. Ideally located in California’s Central Valley -- close to San Francisco, coastal beaches, and Yosemite National Park -- this dynamic inland city boasts a rich heritage and a host of activities in a vibrant, contemporary setting.
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JANUARY
Delicato Vineyards Annual Arts Show
Over three hundred entries of artwork from the area and beyond displayed.
209.824.3503 • www.delicato.com
St. John’s Chamber Orchestra Festival
Three concert classical music festival. 209.466.6916 I www.stjohnsstockton.org
San Joaquin International Film Festival
January 12-15, 2012 I 5th San Joaquin International Film Festival brings new and award-winning films of master directors and emerging talents from around the World and America to Stockton. Featuring guest artists onstage, premieres, and programs for diverse audiences. www.sjiff.org
February
Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament
First Saturday of February at Oak Grove Regional Park
209.331.2050 I www.mgzoo.com
Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Around Valentine’s Day in Lodi Wine Country. The area’s finest wines are paired with decadent chocolate concoctions, making for a deliciously and possibly romantic experience!
209.367.4727 I www.lodiwine.com
Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
February 26th, 26th & 27th I Always the last weekend of February, and the first festival of the season, featuring a carnival, fun run, and well known community parade.
209.599.7519 I www.riponchamber.org
Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition
Features the work of student artists from the public and private schools of San Joaquin County with awards to winners in grades K to 12. 209.940.6315
March
Lodi Spring Wine Show
March 25 & 26 I The Spring Wine Show at the Grape Festival Grounds is perhaps the largest wine show of the year, with thousands of visitors tasting the offerings of area wineries.
209.369.2771 I www.grapefestival.com
Jazz on the Mile
Live jazz in conjunction with the
Brubeck Jazz Festival. 209.948-MILE (6453)
St. Patrick’s Day PUB CRAWL & 5K FUN RUN
Enjoy this annual event celebrating Irish culture and as always....green beer!
209.464.5246 I www.downtownstockton.org
Chinese New Year CELEBRATION OF Stockton
Entertainment includes parade, tai chi demonstrations, folk dance performances, an award winning lion dance troupe, magicians, jugglers, Peking opera, and more. 209.473.3499 I
April
The Brubeck Festival, UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC
A jazz music festival celebrating the musical, intellectual, and philosophical ideas of Dave Brubeck.
209.946.3113 I www.brubeckfestival.com
Orchid Fest
San Joaquin Orchid Society’s flower show featuring orchid displays, educational exhibits and orchids for sale.
Crossroads Street Festival, Manteca
A two-day festival with over 400 vendors, arts & crafts, commercial, antiques, food, and entertainment.
209.823.7229 I www.visitstockton.org
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine out
Local restaurants showcase dishes prepared with our favorite spear during the week-long Great Stockton Aspapagus Dine out. 209.938.1555 I www.DineOutStockton.com
Cambodian New Year
A four-day celebration featuring various types of popular Cambodian folk dances such as: Leak Kanseng, Chol Chhoung, Lot Antak. I www.visitstockton.org
Stockton Asparagus Festival
April 27-29 I Celebrating its 27th year! The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a three-day, multi-event, food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus. Enjoy over 100 arts and craft vendors and 100 more specialty food and product vendors. Home to the world famous Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Championship. Largest food festival in the Central Valley and California’s largest charitable festival! Get into the spear-it of spring at this Sunset Magazine “Best of the West” Food Fest.
209.644.3740 I www.asparagusfest.com
Earth Day Festival, Stockton
Celebrate spring and the environment at Victory Park with music, food and informational booths. 209.937.8389
May
Cinco De Mayo
Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture. 209.644.7900 I www.elconcilio.org
Tate of San Joaquin
Annual Way Out West BBQ Competition, Local Food and Great Music! Located on the Downtown Stockton waterfront. A family friendly celebration. 209.464.5426 I
Lodi Street Faire
First Sunday in May
The largest antique and craft fair for a hundred miles in any direction. Over 700 vendors and exhibitors in 10 square blocks with their creations and collectibles. 209.367.7840 I
Linden Cherry Festival
This sweet celebration of the local cherry harvest comes complete with food, live entertainment, vendors and children’s activities. 209.547.3046 I www.lindenchamber.net
Zinfest Wine Festival, Lodi
Over 40 of the area’s finest vintages will be featured at this Lodi Lake event, a dozen regional restaurants, live music, cooking school, seminars, marketplace featuring arts, crafts and specialty merchandise, and the on-site wine store.
209.365.0621 I www.zinfest.com
June
Fishing Derby For Kids
Young anglers fish for free while competing for prizes.
209.331.2050 I www.sjgov.org/oakgrove
Jewish Food Fair
Temple Israel hosts this celebration of Jewish culture with brunch, a bake shop, great food, games and tours. 209.477.9306 stockton.urj.net
San Joaquin County Fair, Stockton & Horse Racing
The San Joaquin County Fair in Stockton isone of Northern California’s premier county fairs. It features 5 days of fun for everyone with big-name concerts, a carnival, agriculture, livestock, food and exhibits. 209.466.5041 I www.sanjoaquinfair.com
Juneteenth, Stockton
A family event celebrating the freedom of African Americans through song, games and food.
July
Taste of the Delta
The “Taste” showcases fine restaurants and wineries of the California Delta region, making for a delicious afternoon on the Delta. 916.777.4041 I
Stockton Obon Bazaar
The Stockton Buddhist Temple sponsors this annual Japanese cultural bazaar featuring music, traditional dance, tea ceremonies, karate and judo demonstrations and more. 209.466.6701
www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org
August
Filipino Barrio Fiesta,
Stockton
San Joaquin County’s leading celebration of Filipino culture includes Filipino music and entertainment, food, a health fair and more.
Reggae on the Delta
Caribbean rhythms such as Reggae, Soca, zouk, Ragga will rock your evening, while you enjoy Caribbean food and drinks, a limbo contest and silent auction.
209.951.6921 I www.breadfruittree.com
September
Stockton Restaurant Week
Discover your new favorite restaurant during this week of local cuisine. Three course, fixed priced menus available at over 20 local restaurants!
209.938.1555 I www.StocktonRestaurantWeek.com
Family Day at the Park
A full day literacy and book faire with lots of fun and educational activities for the entire community.
209.957.7277 I www.visitstockton.org
Stockton Community Pow Wow
American Indians from all over the West come together for a weekend of cultural celebrations, traditional food and arts and crafts. 209.933.7425 ext. 8069
Greek Festival, Stockton
Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church presents fine Greek cuisine and pastries to the tune of authentic Greek music and dancing, tours of the church with choir performances and plenty of games. 209.478.7564 I www.gosaintbasil.org
Taste of Lodi
Features over 40 award winning Lodi wineries along with food selections from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Wine seminars, chef demonstrations and live music. Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion. 209-365-1195 I www.tasteoflodi.com
Tracy Dry Bean Festival
This San Joaquin County favorite features plenty of beans, along with arts, crafts, music and more.
209.835.2131 I www.tracybeanfestival.com
Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair
Celebrate the grape harvest with four days of name entertainment, wine tasting, grape murals, food and carnival. The musical headliners are sure to rock your world!
209.369.2771 I www.grapefestival.com
Black Family Day Stockton
This event features gospel music, job and health fairs, children’s activities, crafts and food vendors.
www.stocktonblackfamilyday.org
October
Lodi Street Faire
The fall edition of the largest antique and craft fair for a hundred miles in any direction. Over 700 vendors and exhibitors line 10 square blocks with their creations and collectibles the first Sunday in October.
209.367.7840 I www.lodichamber.com
Manteca Pumpkin Fair
The finest in pumpkin-flavored foods, music, crafts and more.
209.824.9555 I www.manteca.org
Octoberfest on theMiracle Mile
A family friendly celebration with beer garden, kids activities and live music
STOCKTOBERFEST
Downtown Stockton celebration of the German Oktoberfest festival complete with German food, traditional & local entertainment and plenty of beer.
209.464.5246 I www.downtownstockton.org
DELL’ OSSO FARMS ANNUAL PUMPKIN MAZE
The area’s largest pumpkin maze and family farm! Kiddie Land, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Tractor Train, Hay Rides, Picnic Area and Food Court. Free admission and parking.
COSTUME PUB CRAWL
Celebrate Halloween & enjoy great libations and tasty food between Downtown Stockton and the Miracle Mile.
209.464.5246 I www.downtownstockton.org
Pioneer Farmfest
Experience pioneer farm life with hands-on activities -- woodworking, leather tooling, hand laundry, butter making, blacksmithing, gold panning, tin punching, gardening, rope making and roping. Farm animals and antique farm equipment displayed.
209.331.2055 I www.sanjoaquinhistory.org
Miracle Mile’s Halloween Costume Parade
Goblins and Ghouls flood the Mile, as businesses open their doors to trick or treating. 209.948.MILE
November
Sandhill Crane Festival, Lodi
Headquarted at Hutchins Street Square early in November, this fest has over 60 wildlife tours going out in all directions. The near 8,000 Sandhill Cranes that winter in Lodi are a true spectacle of nature. 800.581.6150 I
First Sip: Lodi Wine Weekend
This two day weekend event offers an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in Lodi wines while traveling from winery to winery throughout the Appellation. 209.367.4727 I www.lodiwine.com
San Joaquin Potters Guild Show & Sale
Ceramic show featuring over 20 local ceramic artists plus other art forms by the Tidewater Member Artists. Held at St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church. 209.477.4273
THANKSGIVING RUN AND WALK AGAINST HUNGER
Join 4,000 runners and walkers, burn calories, have a great time on the scenic Stockton waterfront, and help raise money for holiday nutrition programs of the Emergency Food Bank.
209.464.7369 I www.runagainsthunger.org
Trout Bout
Youth and adult anglers compete for the largest trout in the lake.
209.331.2010 I www.mgzoo.com
Diwali Celebration
Indian cultural event featuring lights, dancing and traditional treats.
San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show
Dog show featuring over 3,000 of the top dogs from all over the country judged on confirmation, obedience and a rally event, all completely free to the public.
December
Stockton’S A Starlight Night and ANNUAL Lighted Boat Parade
Great shopping and dining awaits at shopping centers throughout Stockton. The day ends with the official tree lighting at Weber Point and then the famous Lighted Boat Parade as it makes it way into Downtown Stockton.
Holiday Stroll & Miracle Mile Tree Lighting
Bands, choirs and orchestras are invited to make this shopping stroll feel just like the holidays. 209.948.MILE
HOLIDAYS ON THE FARM
November - January
Santa Claus & his reindeer will be staying at the farm and all kids, young and old, are invited to pick their favorite tree, make a wreath or ornament & take a magical drive through the lights! Snow tube mountain!
Festival of Trees
Even Scrooge would get in the holiday spirit by gazing at the more than 70 unique and beautifully decorated Christmas trees at this San Joaquin County Historical Museum classic. 209.953.3460
www.sanjoaquinhistory.org
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