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January 8, 15, 28, 2023 • Three concert classical music festival celebrating chamber music.
209.477.0259 | zlcstockton.org
January 19, 20, 21, 2024 • The Lodi Home Improvement Show offers homeowners and future homeowners the opportunity to visit several vendors in one place at one time. Guests can visit vendors and get tips and new ideas to help improve and beautify their homes and yards.
209.941.1880 | metroexpositions.com
February 1 - March 17, 2024 • The longest-running student art competition in the United States 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. 2024 is the 93rd year!
209.940.6300 | hagginmuseum.org
February TBA • Over three hundred entries of artwork from the area and beyond displayed.
888.599.4637 | dfvtastingroom.com
March 4, 2023 • Named after the late S.J. County parks employee and avid fisherman Bob McMillen, this rainbow trout tournament features a series of competitions in various age groups. Held every first Saturday of March at Oak Grove Regional Park.
209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
April 13-16, 2023 • A multi-day celebration featuring food, music, and various types of popular Cambodian folk dances.
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
April 1, 2023 • Featuring wine tasting, a bounty of food from 15 local restaurants and caterers, wine pairing, olive oil tasting, blind tasting, meet the wine maker, and live music.
209.369.2771 | grapefestival.com
April 14,15, 16, 2023 • The BIGGEST Asparagus Festival in the West features a fantastic lineup of events and entertainment, the festival is sure to be an enjoyable time for the entire family!
916.370.3647 | sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net
May 7, 2023 • Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture.
209.644.2600 | elconcilio.org
May 5, 2023 • A Farm to Table Dining Experience on Main Street. Hosted by Visit Stockton in partnership with the City of Stockton. A fundraiser to support the San Joaquin Delta College Culinary Arts Program. Sponsorships open November 2021. Tickets on sale February 2022. This event will sell out.
209.636.4348 | feastatthefox.com
May 7, 2023 & October 1, 2023 • 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 | lodichamber.com
May 17 -19 , 2024 • The award-winning three-day celebration of Stockton's diverse cultures featuring delicious food, crafts and makers, and a wide variety of music, dance, arts and more. Held at the Weber Point Events Center on the Downtown Stockton Waterfront.
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
May 19 & 20, 2023 • ( Formally known at Zinfest ) The area’s finest vintages are featured at this Lodi Lake event as well as 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 | lodiwineexperience.com
June 2 - 4, 2023 • 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.
sanjoaquinkc.org
June 3, 2023 • 2,000lbs of catfish are stocked for this annual tournament at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton.
209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
June 4, 2023 • Temple Israel hosts this celebration of Jewish culture with brunch, a bake shop, great food, music, games and tours.
209.477.9306 | templeisraelstockton.com
June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 • This cherished Stockton tradition features 12 weeks of free and live outdoor music in Stockton’s Victory Park. Bring a picnic dinner, your favorite people, and enjoy a free show!
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
June 2 - 4, 2023 • The San Joaquin County Fair is returning to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton! Featuring live music, rides, games, and more!
209.466.5041 | sanjoaquinfair.com
July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023 • This cherished Stockton tradition features 12 weeks of free and live outdoor music in Stockton’s Victory Park. Bring a picnic dinner, your favorite people, and enjoy a free show!
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
July 4, 2023 • Presented by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, enjoy a patriotic parade through the streets of Downtown Stockton.
August 5, 2023 • The “Taste” showcases fine restaurants and wineries of the California Delta region, making for a delicious afternoon on the Delta.
916.777.4041 | tasteofthedelta.com
August 5, 2023 • 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 | stocktonbuddhisttemple.org
TBA • This free family event at Weber Point in Downtown Stockton features a movie projected onto the Weber Point sail structure. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Move begins at dusk.
209.937.8119
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023 • This cherished Stockton tradition features 12 weeks of free and live outdoor music in Stockton’s Victory Park. Bring a picnic dinner, your favorite people, and enjoy a free show!
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
August 5 & 6, 2023 • This two day event will feature a Miss California Garlic Festival Scholarship Pageant & Princess Program, vegetables and goods, monster truck rides, petting zoo, photography, carnival rides, games and LOTS of garlic.
916.370.3647 | cagarlicfestival.com
September 2 & 3, 2023 • American Indians from all over the West come together for a weekend of cultural celebrations, traditional food, and arts and crafts.
209.487.3042 | pacific.edu
September 2 - 4, 2023 • This event features gospel music, job and health fairs, children’s activities, crafts and food vendors.
StocktonBFD@gmail.com | stocktonblackfamilyday.com
September 8 - 10, 2023 • 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 | gosaintbasil.org
September 30 - October 31, 2023 • The area’s largest pumpkin maze and family farm! Corn maze, pumpkin blasting, kiddie land, pony rides, petting zoo, tractor train, hay rides, picnic area, food court, and more.
209.982.0833 | dellossofarm.com
October 1, 2023 • Celebrating the county’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, this annual event includes great food, live music, dancing, and much more.
| Stockton Pride
October 1, 2023 • First Sunday in October. 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 | lodichamber.com
October 7 & 8, 2023 • The finest in pumpkin-flavored foods, music, crafts and more.
209.823.6121 | mantecapumpkinfair.org
October 13-15, 2023 • Annual alumni celebration that welcomes the public and alumni alike to celebrate homecoming at California’s oldest chartered private school. Featuring events, classes, dinners, and more.
209.946.2285 | pacific.edu
TBA • This free family event at Weber Point in Downtown Stockton features a movie projected onto the Weber Point sail structure. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Move begins at dusk.
209.937.8119
October 25, 2023 • Pacific’s largest community service activity is designed to provide a safe environment for families to enjoy trick-or-treating on the University of the Pacific campus.
209.946.2285 | pacific.edu
November 4 & 5, 2023 • Every November nearly 8,000 Sandhill Cranes winter in Lodi. This fest has over 60 wildlife tours going out in all directions to view this true spectacle of nature. Always the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of November.
800.581.6150 | cranefestival.com
November 11 & 12, 2023 • Celebrating Stockton’s Hmong culture with sporting events, all types of folkloric, colorful, traditional outfits, a variety of merchant booths, delicious traditional Hmong food, on-stage cultural performances, live bands, and music.
209.466.0721 |
November 17 & 18, 2023 • Ceramic show featuring over 20 local ceramic artists plus other art forms.
sjpg.org
November 18, 2023 • Youth and adult anglers compete for the largest trout in the lake.
209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
December 1 ( Senior Preview Day ), 2, 3, 2023 • 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.
209.331.2055 | sanjoaquinhistory.org
December 2, 2023 • Always the first Saturday of December. Spectators are treated to an official tree lighting in Downtown Stockton’s Weber Point followed by the famous Lighted Boat Parade as it makes its way into Downtown Stockton.
209.938.8119 or 209.477.7653 | visitstockton.org
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