Things You Need to Do in Stockton, California this August
We have some of the best things to do in Stockton, California as summer comes to a close! August is the last chance for festivals and events before the school year starts.
Summer is peaking here in Stockton, California! Bittersweet August is your last chance to take in the simple pleasures of summer. Here are a selection of things to do in Stockton, California this August.
Stockton Ports
The Stockton Ports are in the heart of their season in August, with 15 home games for you to choose from this month. Check out the calendar and find the date, and the fun promotion, that works best for you, and enjoy a game at one of the most scenic ballparks around.
Buddhist Church of Stockton's Annual Obon Japanese Festival & Odori
Surround yourself with a local Japanese tradition with Buddhist Church of Stockton's annual event, happening Saturday, August 5 from 11 am to 8:30 pm! The Obon Japanese Festival & Odori highlights the rich Japanese culture that flows through our city. There will be amazing Japanese food, beautiful flower arrangements, martial arts performances, music, and plenty more. This culturally-fueled tradition is one you don't want to miss!
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Soul Food Festival
If you love good food, then Weber Point is the place to be on Saturday, Aug. 5 for the Soul Food Festival. The free event starts at 11 am and runs until 8 pm, giving you plenty of time to feed your body and spirit. In addition to amazing food, there will also be live entertainment, retail vendors, and local nonprofits. Bring your lawn chair and an appetite, it's going to be a great time!
Taste of the Delta
The Taste of The Delta fundraiser for the California Delta Chambers takes place Saturday, August 5 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Village West Marina Yacht Club. Sample delicious wines and food and enjoy vendor booths, and live music. Plus, there will be silent and live auctions, too! Tickets start at $45 for advanced purchases.
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California Garlic Festival
The famous California Garlic Festival returns to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds the weekend of August 5 & 6 from 12 noon to 7:00 pm. This mouth-watering festival will feature delicious dishes such as Garlic Fries, Garlic Pesto Pasta, and Garlic Mushroom & Onion Bread Bowls. Top your meal off with the sweet & savory dessert Maple Brown Sugar Garlic Ice Cream! Plus, there's going to be the Show and Shine Car Display, interactive cooking demonstrations, the Miss California Garlic Festival Scholarship Pageant & Princess Program, a large fruit stand market, monster truck rides, farm-friendly petting zoo, photography contest, carnival rides, live music, and so much more!
Stockton Barrio Fiesta
Be a part of the 50th anniversary of Stockton's traditional Filipino tradition, the Stockton Barrio Fiesta—happening Saturday, August 12 from 11 am to 8 pm at Filipino Center Plaza. Super food, traditional dances, cultural displays, music, face painting, and more will be on display at this fun cultural family event. Join in on the fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Hot Summer Nights at the Stockton Sailing Club
The Stockton Sailing Club is holding its Hot Summer Nights Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This event is free to the public and will feature a lineup of classic cars. Enjoy a delicious old-fashioned burger and beer while you enjoy the sight of beautiful vintage vehicles. Not to mention, you'll be on the Delta, so that cool evening breeze will be perfect during this event.
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Next Level Pro Wrestling: Fight for the Future
Whether you "smell what they're cookin'" or believe they "can't see you," you should definitely venture into the experience of independent professional wrestling. On Saturday, August 5, Next Level Pro Wrestling invites you to Eagles Hall on Bourbon Street from 12 - 5 pm for their special "Fight for the Future" live event! The show will feature a Championship match & a Battle Royale, as well as plenty of merch to support these local Northern California wrestlers. Be "the ones" to experience the action!
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Stockton Cruise Night
Stockton Cruise Night is another fun event for car enthusiasts, as countless works of automotive art make their way to the Miracle Mile for a cruise up Pacific Ave. After the cruise, the cars park along the Miracle Mile so you can get a closer look. The cruises happen every third Thursday, June through October—which includes Thursday, August 17. It's free to attend, leaving you plenty of money in your pocket for a meal at one of the delicious restaurants on the Miracle Mile, making for a fun night out on the town.
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