Annual Events

Discover the ultimate guide to Stockton, California's most exciting annual events and festivals!

January

Zion Chamber Orchestra Festival, Stockton

January 4, 11, 23, 2026 • Three concert classical music festival celebrating chamber music.

209.477.0259 | zlcstockton.org
Lodi Home Improvement Show

January 16, 17, 18, 2026 • 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
Robert T. Mckee Student Art Exhibition At The Haggin Museum, Stockton

January 29 - March 15, 2026 • 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. 2026 is the 95th year!

209.940.6300 | hagginmuseum.org

February

Delicato Vineyards Annual Arts Show, Manteca

February 1 - 21, 2026 • Over three hundred entries of artwork from the area and beyond displayed.

888.599.4637 | delicatowineshop.com
Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Lodi

February 14 & 15, 2026 • 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 19-22, 2026 • 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 7, 2026 • 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 14, 2026 • Entertainment includes parade, tai chi demonstrations, folk dance performances, an award-winning lion dance troupe, magicians, jugglers, Peking opera, and more.

stocktonccss.com
Lodi Wine Festival

March 28, 2026 • 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 17-19, 2026 • A multi-day celebration featuring food, music, and various types of popular Cambodian folk dances.

209.938.1555 | visitstockton.org
Stockton Sikh Temple Parade

April 19, 2026 • 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.

209.954.2881 I stocktongurdwara.org

Stockton Earth Day Festival

April 19, 2026 • View a live stream of this event on the Stockton Earth Day Facebook page as well as their You Tube channel.

earthdaystockton.com
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival

April 24-26, 2026 • 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

Cinco De Mayo Family Festival, Stockton

May 1-3, 2026 • Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture.

209.644.2600 | elconcilio.org
Lodi Street Faire

May 3, 2026 & October 4, 2026 • 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
Linden Cherry Festival

May 16, 2026 • 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
San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show, Stockton

May 28 - 31, 2026 • 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

San Joaquin County Fair, Stockton

May TBD - June TBD • 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
Catfish Derby, Stockton

June 6, 2026 • 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 7, 2026 • 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

June 3,10,17,24,2026 • 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!

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July

Concerts In The Park, Stockton

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 • 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!

j2emery@yahoo.com
4th Of July Parade In Downtown Stockton

July 4, 2026 • Presented by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, enjoy a patriotic parade through the streets of Downtown Stockton.
Stockton-con Summer

July 11-12, 2026 • 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

August

Concerts In The Park, Stockton

August 5, 12, 19, 2026 • 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!

j2emery@yahoo.com

September

Stockton Community Pow Wow

September 5 & 6, 2026 • 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
Stockton Black Family Day Culture Fest

September 7, 2026 • This event features gospel music, job and health fairs, children’s activities, crafts and food vendors.

StocktonBFD@gmail.com | stocktonblackfamilyday.com
Greek Festival, Stockton

September 11, 12, 13, 2026 • 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 | stocktongreekfoodfest.com
Lodi Grape Festival And Harvest Fair

September 17-20, 2026 • 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
Buddhist Church Of Stockton: A Taste Of Obon

September 19, 2026 • 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
Family Day At The Park, Stockton

September 19, 2026 • An event full literacy and book fair with lots of fun and educational activities for the entire community.

209.957.7277 | familydayatthepark.com

October

Dell’Osso Farms Annual Pumpkin Maze

October 2 - 31, 2026 • 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
Stockton Pride with the San Joaquin Pride Center

October 3, 2026 • Celebrating the county’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, this annual event includes great food, live music, dancing, and much more.
| SJPride.Center
Manteca Pumpkin Fair

October 3 & 4 2026 • The finest in pumpkin-flavored foods, music, crafts and more.

209.880.9755 | mantecapumpkinfair.org
Pacific Homecoming And Parent & Family Weekend

October 9 -11, 2026 • 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
Trick Or Treat On The Mile, Stockton

October 24, 2026 • Goblins and Ghouls flood the Mile, as businesses open their doors to trick or treating.

209.948.MILE | stocktonmiraclemile.com
Diwali Celebration, Stockton

October TBD • Indian cultural event featuring lights, dancing and traditional treats.
Annual Pacific Trick-or-Treat, Stockton

October 28, 2026 • 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

Sandhill Crane Festival, Lodi

November 6-8, 2026 • 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 | lodiandhillcrane.org
Stockton Hmong New Year Celebration, Stockton

November 14 & 15, 2026 • 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 |
Trout Bout, Stockton

November 21, 2026 • Youth and adult anglers compete for the largest trout in the lake.

209.953.8800 | sjparks.com
San Joaquin Potters Guild Annual Fine Arts Festival, Stockton

November 20 & 21, 2026 • Ceramic show featuring over 20 local ceramic artists plus other art forms.

sjpg.org
Hospice Of San Joaquin Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Stockton

November 24, 2026 • 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 26, 2026 • 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

December

Festival Of Trees, Lodi

December 4 & 5, 2026 • 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
City Of Stockton Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Annual Lighted Boat Parade In Downtown Stockton

December TBD • 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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