What To Expect at Stockton Flavor Fest

From May 17-19, 2024, this city is going to be poppin’ with culture, cuisine, and community as the 3rd annual Stockton Flavor Fest rocks the bells! It’s going to be an amazing blend of the rich, diverse elements that make Stockton great. To help make your experience exceptional, here’s a breakdown of what to expect before you walk through the gates of this memorable festival.

Festival Hours:

• Friday, May 17: 11am to 8pm
• Saturday, May 18: 11am to 8pm
• Sunday, May 19: 11am to 7pm

Get your tickets for Stockton Flavor Fest by clicking here!

Festival Lineup

Michelob Ultra Main Stage Entertainment

Our Michelob Ultra Main Stage will feature SEVEN main stage acts a day, including our headliners The Spazmatics, The Junebugs and the David Perez Band! Click here for the entire lineup of acts.

Booze, Brunch, Demos, and More!

Over at the Craft Beer & Wine Tent's Back Porch on Sunday will be our Drag Brunch, benefitting the San Joaquin PRIDE Center. A boxed brunch will be provided by Eric Lee along with mimosas, juice, water, or coffee. What better way to start your Sunday than with brunch and a show!

Also featured throughout the festival will be The Kitchen at Stonebrier Demo Tent, Stockton Kings Art Workshops, San Joaquin RTD Kids Activity Tent, global cuisine, strolling entertainment featuring music and dance performances going on throughout the entire event, artisans & merchants, and so much more!

Click here for the current schedule of events for Stockton Flavor Fest. The schedule is updated periodically, so be sure to check back as the festival date nears.

Parking

We expect a BIG turnout at this event, so getting here as early as you can on either day is vital. Check out the map below, showcasing the area of the event and the proposed parking spots.

Lodging

Stockton Flavor Fest isn't just a local community event. This festival draws in crowds from all over the region to experience how "stocked full of flavor" our city is. Whether you are from nearby or traveling from afar, there are a number of great lodging options in Stockton for you to choose from. That way, you can enjoy all three days of the event and not worry about the long trek home.

Click here for all our hotels and accommodations available to you.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Stockton Flavor Fest will be representing the green with our commitment to sustainability. This will include the use of earth-friendly, compostable cutlery and serveware, zero single-use plastic, and the usage of clean energy throughout the event. This also includes all of our vendors and activations.

Additionally, this will be a #BYOBottle event. There will be FREE filtered water available at a water station at the festival where you can refill your own bottle, or purchase a souvenir reusable bottle. Canned water will also be available for purchase.

Purchases & Transactions

Stockton Flavor Fest will be accepting all forms of payment. That said, using your credit/debit card will make your transactions faster and easier at the festival.

Merch, Merch, and More Merch!

While you're enjoying the amazing food, beautiful performances, and mingling with our community, you might as well head over to the Visit Stockton merchandise booth and pick up some official Stockton Flavor Fest swag! What better way to show off that you were at this inaugural Stockton festival than by rockin' a shirt and water bottle.

Be sure to follow Stockton Flavor Fest on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the most recent info and additions as we get closer and closer to the big event!

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