Make Some May Memories in Stockton, California

You could say that Stockton is doing EVERYTHING in May. NCAA sporting events, huge concerts, and weekly specials at our food spots are enough to make your head spin... But wait, there's MORE! The inaugural Stockton Flavor Fest kicks off on May 14 & 15, bringing an amazing blend of the cuisine, culture, and community that showcases the diversity of our city. For more on what to expect at Stockton Flavor Fest, click here.

Here's a breakdown of everything else happening in Stockton in May...

Yay, Sports!

Oh, you want sports? We'll give you sports! The amount of special tournaments happening in Stockton this month is enough to require its own blog—so we made one. Click here for the special tournaments going down in May, including NCAA golf!

For more coming this month, check out the Stockton Ports and Pacific Athletics pages for more info on getting your baseball fix in May.

Feast at the Fox

The annual tradition returns after a long, two-year absence! Feast at the Fox returns to the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre on Friday, May 6. This SOLD OUT event focuses on the importance of "farm to table" featuring an extraordinary five-course menu created by local chefs, made exclusively from ingredients harvested from San Joaquin County fields within 30 minutes of Stockton.

Here's what else is going down at the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre:

• Don Felder with Guest Dave Mason (May 13)
• Guerra de Chistes (May 14)
• Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series presents: The Breakfast Club (May 20)

Asparagus Festival

Another Stockton tradition continues this year with the Asparagus Festival returning to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on May 6 - 8. The weather should be perfect to bring your family and friends and enjoy Asparagus Alley—where you'll find some deep-fried asparagus & asparagus ice cream—Craft Beer & Wine Pavilion, Kids Zone with carnival rides & games, and so much more. Be sure to make it to this one!

Mt. Westmore

The hip-hop supergroup Mt. Westmore makes its way to the 209 this month! Rap icons Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, and Ice Cube will be performing LIVE at the Stockon Arena on Thursday, May 26. These four pioneers have cemented their legacies in the music industry individually, and now they've formed their own clique. They're basically the nWo of hip hop! You do NOT want to miss this opportunity to hear them live and throw the W in the air.

Also going down at the Stockton Arena this month:

• Stockton Music Jam (May 7)
• Marca MP (May 14)

More Fun in Stockton

• Stockton Civic Theatre presents An Evening of 10 Minute Plays. Performing on their stage from May 13 - 22, SCT will present dramatic and hilarious stories from 8 different playwrights and directors. Enjoy an entertaining evening of diverse storytelling and performances. Also, you can look into the SCT Summer Youth Theatre Program for your little thespians in the family. Registration is open until June 4.
• The Stockton Symphony will honor the amazing journey of astronaut José M. Hernández with their special Coming Full Circle performance on Sunday, May 15. With conductor Pete Jaffe leading a presentation of selections that range from La Bamba and Bésame mucho to Star Trek and Star Wars, this will definitely be a show to remember.
• Stockton Cruise Night kicks off on Thursday, May 19 on the Miracle Mile. The lineup starts at 6 pm at the Gian's Deli parking lot and heads out from there, lasting until 8 pm. This is a great night out checking out beautiful classic cars and visiting the local shops on Pacific Ave.

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