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 2nd annual Stockton Flavor Fest returns to Weber Point Events Center May 19-21. This year, it's THREE DAYS LONG—giving you an extra day to bask in the amazing blend of 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! Click here for our blog on the special tournaments going down in Stockton this May, including the OTB Open Disc Golf Pro Tour and the home opener for the Stockton Cargo!

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 Stockton tradition continues! Feast at the Fox returns to the Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre on Friday, May 5. 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 in May:

• Friends of the Fox Classic Movie Series presents: Breakfast at Tiffany's (May 7)
• Grupo Frontera "El Comienzo" Tour 2023 (May 26)
• Los Tres Tristes (May 27)
• Ha*Ash 2023 (May 28)

Stockton Music Jam

The bars and beats of Hip Hop and R&B will engulf Downtown Stockton with this year's Stockton Music Jam! The lineup of greats includes E-40, Too Short, Warren G, Next, Lloyd, J Holiday, Baby Bash, Frankie J, Amanda Perez and more will be performing LIVE at the Stockton Arena on Saturday, May 6. These legendary acts will bring the fire and light up the night with a show like no other—and you don't want to miss your chance to experience them right here in Stockton!

Also going down at the Stockton Arena this month:

• Top Rank Boxing (May 13)

Cinco De Mayo Festival & Parade

It may not be happening on Cinco de Mayo, but that doesn't mean we can't make it a Cinco de Mayo weekend! Head down to the Weber Point Events Center this Sunday, May 7 from 10 am to 6 pm and experience a multicultural event like no other. Enjoy food, drinks, games, live music, dancing, artisan crafts & goods, fun for the kids, contests, live entertainment, health screenings, car show, and so much more!

More Fun in Stockton

• Stockton Civic Theatre presents An Evening of 10 Minute Plays. Performing on their Pam Kitto Black Box from May 11-21, SCT will present dramatic and hilarious stories from different playwrights and directors. Enjoy an entertaining evening of diverse storytelling and performances.
• The Stockton Symphony will be performing their Roots & Boots at Atherton Auditorium on Sunday, May 7. With conductor Peter Jaffe leading and guest artist Ralph Cato on the baritone, this will definitely be a show to remember.
• Stockton Cruise Night kicks off on Thursday, May 18 on the Miracle Mile. The lineup starts at 6 pm at La Palma 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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