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Annual Events
Our Guide to Stockton, California’s Top Annual Events and Festivals
JANUARY
Zion Chamber Orchestra Festival, Stockton
January 13 & January 20 & February 1, 2019 • Three concert classical music festival celebrating chamber music.
209.477.0259 | zlcstockton.org
Stockton Restaurant Week
January 18-27, 2019 • Discover your new favorite restaurant during this week of local cuisine. Three course, fixed priced menus available at over 20 local restaurants!
209.938.1555 | stocktonrestaurantweek.com
Delicato Vineyards Annual Arts Show, Manteca
TBA • Over three hundred entries of artwork from the area and beyond displayed.
888.599.4637 | dfvtastingroom.com
FEBRUARY
Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Lodi
February 9-10, 2019 • Around Valentine’s Day in Lodi Wine Country. The area’s finest wines are paired with decadent chocolate concoctions, making for a deliciously and possibly romantic experience!
209.367.4727 | lodiwineandchocolate.com
Ripon Almond Blossom Festival
February 20-23, 2020 • Always the last weekend of February, and the first festival of the season, the Ripon Chamber of Commerce presents a carnival, fun run, and well known community parade.
209.599.7519 | riponchamber.org
March
Bob McMillen Memorial Fishing Tournament, Stockton
March 2, 2019 • 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
Chinese New Year Celebration, Stockton
March 3, 2019 • Entertainment includes parade, tai chi demonstrations, folk dance performances, an award winning lion dance troupe, magicians, jugglers, Peking opera, and more.
stocktoncnyc.org
Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition at The Haggin Museum, Stockton
March 14, 2019 – April 28, 2019 • 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. 2017 will be it’s 86th year!
209.940.6300 | hagginmuseum.org
Annual San Joaquin County Home Improvement Show, Stockton
March 15-17, 2019 • The San Joaquin County 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
Lodi Wine & Food Festival
March 30, 2019 • 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
Cambodian New Year, Stockton
April 11-14, 2019 • A multi-day celebration featuring food, music, and various types of popular Cambodian folk dances.
209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
April 12-14, 2019 • 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
Stockton Earth Day Festival
April 14, 2019 • Celebrate spring and the environment at Victory Park with music, food and informational booths.
earthdaystockton.com
Stockton Sikh Temple Parade
April 14, 2019 • This annual parade begins and ends at the nation’s oldest Sikh temple, Stockton Gurdwara Sahib. Features music, dignitaries of the faith, free food, and martial-arts demonstrations.
209.938.1555 | stocktongurdwarasahib.org
The STOCKMARKET
April 20 & June 22 & August 17 & October 19 & December 7, 2019 • An outdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, and street food. Shop, sip & snack, and socialize!
209.610.0482 | stockmarketca.com
May
Cinco De Mayo Family Festival, Stockton
May 5, 2019 • Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture.
209.644.2600 | elconcilio.org
Lodi Street Faire
May 5, 2019 • First Sunday in May. 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
Feast at the Fox
May 8, 2020 • 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 2019. Tickets on sale February 2020. This event will sell out.
209.636.4348 | feastatthefox.com
Zinfest Wine Festival, Lodi
May 17-18 , 2019 • 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 | zinfest.com
Linden Cherry Festival
May 18, 2019 • Presented by the Linden Chamber of Commerce, this sweet celebration of the local cherry harvest comes complete with food, live entertainment, vendors and children’s activities.
209.547.3046 | lindenchamber.net
June
Catfish Derby, Stockton
June 1, 2019 • 2,000lbs of catfish are stocked for this annual tournament at Oak Grove Regional Park in Stockton.
209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
Jewish Food Fair, Stockton
June 2, 2019 • Temple Israel hosts this celebration of Jewish culture with brunch, a bake shop, great food, music, games and tours.
209.477.9306 | templeisraelstockton.com
Concerts in the Park, Stockton
Wednesdays, June 5 - August 21, 2019 • 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
San Joaquin County Fair, Stockton
June 13-16, 2019 • 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 | sanjoaquinfairgrounds.com
Movies at the Point presented by the City of Stockton
June 14 & July 12 & August 9 & September 13 & October 11, 2019 • 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
Lincoln Center Wine Stroll, Stockton
June 21, 2019 • Sip local wines and stroll through Stockton’s local Lincoln Center shopping and dining destination.
209.477.4868 | lincolncentershops.com
The STOCKMARKET
April 20 & June 22 & August 17 & October 19 & December 7, 2019 • An outdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, and street food. Shop, sip & snack, and socialize!
209.610.0482 | stockmarketca.com
July
Concerts in the Park, Stockton
Wednesdays, June 5 - August 21, 2019 • 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
4th of July Parade in Downtown Stockton
July 4, 2019 • Presented by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, enjoy a patriotic parade through the streets of Downtown Stockton.
Movies at the Point presented by the City of Stockton
June 14 & July 12 & August 9 & September 13 & October 11, 2019 • 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
Taste of the Delta, Stockton
August 3, 2019 • 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
Stockton Buddhist Temple Japanese Food Festival & Bon Odori
August 3-4, 2019 • 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
Stockton-Con
August 3-4, 2019 • Experience popular culture (comics, card games, video games, cards, anime, manga, science fiction, toys, television and movies) in this annual convention and help raise funds for local charities and organizations.
stocktoncon.com
Stockton Beer Week
August 9 -18, 2019 • City wide craft beer celebration featuring locally owned breweries, bars, pubs and restaurants hosting specialty beer tastings, beer dinners and more.
209.938-1555 | stocktonbeerweek.com
Stockton Brew Fest
August 10, 2019 • This annual outdoor beer, food, and music festival features over 40 breweries and officially kicks off Stockton Beer Week!
209.938-1555 | stocktonbrewfest.com
The STOCKMARKET
April 20 & June 22 & August 17 & October 19 & December 7, 2019 • An outdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, and street food. Shop, sip & snack, and socialize!
209.610.0482 | stockmarketca.com
Movies at the Point presented by the City of Stockton
June 14 & July 12 & August 9 & September 13 & October 11, 2019 • 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
Concerts in the Park, Stockton
Wednesdays, June 5 - August 21, 2019 • 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
Stockton Pride Festival
August 24, 2019 • Celebrating the county’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, this annual event includes great food, live music, dancing, and much more.
209.466.7572 | stocktonpride.com
STOCKTON COMMUNITY POW WOW
August 30 - September 1, 2019 • American Indians from all over the West come together for a weekend of cultural celebrations, traditional food, and arts and crafts.
209.662.3131 | pacific.edu
September
Stockton Black Family Day Culture Fest
September 2, 2019 • This event features gospel music, job and health fairs, children’s activities, crafts and food vendors.
209.482.0505 | stocktonblackfamilyday.com
Greek Festival, Stockton
September 6-8, 2019 • 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
Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair
September 12-15, 2019 • Celebrating the grape harvest with four days of name entertainment, wine tasting, grape murals, food and carnival. The musical headliners are sure to rock your world!
209.369.2771 | grapefestival.com
Movies at the Point presented by the City of Stockton
June 14 & July 12 & August 9 & September 13 & October 11, 2019 • 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
Family Day at the Park, Stockton
September 21, 2019 • A full day literacy and book fair with lots of fun and educational activities for the entire community. Always the 3rd Saturday in September.
209.957.7277 | familydayatthepark.com
October
Dell’Osso Farms Annual Pumpkin Maze
(September - October)
September 29 - October 31, 2018 • 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 | pumpkinmaze.com
Lodi Street Faire
October 6, 2019 • 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
Manteca Pumpkin Fair
October 5-6, 2019 • The finest in pumpkin-flavored foods, music, crafts and more.
209. 823.6121 | mantecapumpkinfair.org
Stockton Arts Week
October 11-20, 2019 • Stockton Arts Week is a 10 day celebration of our community’s diverse arts and cultural offerings. This city-wide event will highlight the vibrant art and culture Stockton has to offer by planning creative arts related events, such as: art walks, exhibitions, paint nights, demonstrations, performances, workshops, and much more!
209.938.1555 | stocktonartsweek.com
Pacific Homecoming and Parent & Family Weekend
October 11-13, 2019 • 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
Movies at the Point presented by the City of Stockton
June 14 & July 12 & August 9 & September 13 & October 11, 2019 • 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
Annual Pacific Safe Trick-or-Treat, Stockton
TBA • 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
The Brubeck Festival, University of the Pacific in Stockton
TBA • Annual jazz music festival celebrating the musical, intellectual, and philosophical ideas of Dave Brubeck.
209.946.3196 | pacific.edu
Trick or Treat on the Mile, Stockton
October 31, 2019 • Goblins and Ghouls flood the Mile, as businesses open their doors to trick or treating.
209.948.MILE | stocktonmiraclemile.com
The STOCKMARKET
April 20 & June 22 & August 17 & October 19 & December 7, 2019 • An outdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, and street food. Shop, sip & snack, and socialize!
209.610.0482 | stockmarketca.com
November
Sandhill Crane Festival, Lodi
November 1-3, 2019 • 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
Trout Bout, Stockton
November 16, 2019 • Youth and adult anglers compete for the largest trout in the lake.
209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
Hospice of San Joaquin Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Stockton
November 19, 2019 • The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is a local holiday tradition. Dedicate a light to remember or honor a loved one by donating to Hospice of San Joaquin.
209.957.3888 | hospicesj.org
Thanksgiving Run and Walk Against Hunger, Stockton
November 28, 2019 • Join 4,000 runners and walkers, burn calories, have a great time on the scenic Stockton waterfront, and help raise money for holiday nutrition programs of the Emergency Food Bank.
209.464.7369 | runagainsthunger.org
Stockton Hmong New Year Celebration, Stockton
TBA • 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 |
lfcempowerment.org/shny
Diwali Celebration, Stockton
November 9 • Indian cultural event featuring lights, dancing and traditional treats.
iasjc.org
San Joaquin Potters Guild Annual Fine Arts Festival, Stockton
November 22-23 • Ceramic show featuring over 20 local ceramic artists plus other art forms.
sanjoaquinpottersguild.org
December
City of Stockton Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Annual Lighted Boat Parade in Downtown Stockton
December 7, 2019 • 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.
209.938.1555 or 209.477.7653 | visitstockton.org
The STOCKMARKET
April 20 & June 22 & August 17 & October 19 & December 7, 2019 • An outdoor curated marketplace in Stockton featuring the Central Valley’s best makers, vintage, music, and street food. Shop, sip & snack, and socialize!
209.610.0482 | stockmarketca.com
Festival of Trees, Lodi
December 7 & 8, 2019 • 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
Dell’Osso Farms Annual Holidays on the Farm
December 14, 2019 - January 4, 2020 • Santa Claus & his reindeer will be staying at the farm and all kids, young and old, are invited to pick their favorite tree, make a wreath or ornament & take a magical drive through the lights! Snow tube mountain!
209.982.0833 | holidaysonthefarm.com
San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show, Stockton
TBA • 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