:: Festivals ::
| If there's one thing the Central Valley does and does well, it's festivals and fairs. Just take a look below and cross your fingers for the Rice Krispy Festival! |
Stockton
Asparagus Festival - APRIL
Asparagus - San Joaquin County's most prestigious agricultural product that inspired the creation of the Stockton Asparagus Festival nineteen years ago. The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a three-day, multi-event, food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus.
San Joaquin County Fair - JUNE
This county fair runs for 12 days every June. Name entertainment, food, rides, games, shows, and much more!
Manteca
Pumpkin Festival - OCTOBER
A celebration of the the pumpkin. Booths, entertainment, and all sorts of pumpkin treats.
Manteca Crossroads Street Faire - APRIL
Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Food.
Tracy
Dry Bean Festival - AUGUST
Over 400 Arts & Crafts, Commercial, and Food Vendors. Lot's of great family fun and entertainment.
Lodi
Grape Festival - SEPTEMBER
For over sixty years, this celebration offers wine tasting, food, entertainment, and more.
Lodi Street Faire - MAY, OCTOBER
The Lodi Street Faire is a Lodi District Chamber of Commerce sponsored event held twice annually - the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in October. About 700 vendors participate at each event, selling antiques, arts & crafts and commercial items. There are also approximately 20 to 25 food vendors who sell everything from hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, pizza, etc. Also available is Philippine and Chinese food. You can also get ice cream, soft drinks, and coffee.
Escalon
Escalon Park Fete - JULY
Ripon
Almond Blossom Festival - SEPTEMBER
The Ripon Almond Blossom Festival is packed with activities - from the coronation of the queens to a parade, a "diaper" derby and an 8-K and 1-mile run, there's entertainment for the whole family.
Patterson
Apricot Fiesta - JUNE
The Patterson Apricot Fiesta was launched in 1970 by a group of local business men, some apricot growers and the Patterson-Westley Chamber of Commerce. The idea was to provide an occasion for area residents to get together and celebrate. The apricot theme was an obvious choice since the Patterson-Westley area was designated the "Apricot Capital of the World". Over the years the Fiesta has grown from a one day celebration held in the city park to a month long series of events and entertainment.
Oakdale
Chocolate Festival - MAY
The festivities include fine music, entertainment, over 100 arts and craft booths, and over 30 assorted food booths all offering at least one item of chocolate. But the main event is Chocolate Avenue, where vendors show their wares of cakes, cookies, ice cream, fudge, toffee, truffles, cheesecakes, chocolate shakes, and candies..
Turlock
Stanislaus County Fair - JULY
The Stanislaus County Fair is a source of fun, entertainment and education for persons of all ages.
Hughson
Hughson Fruit & Nut Festival - MAY
Honoring the Almond Industry. Parade. Carnival. Car Show. Farmer's Market. Live Entertainment. Arts & Crafts.
Ceres
Ceres Street Faire - MAY
Salida
Town and Country Festival - AUGUST
The Stanislaus County Fair is a source of fun, entertainment and education for persons of all ages.
Galt
Strawberry Festival - MAY
Strawberries will be the stars of the show May 21-23 at the Strawberry Festival event that celebrates the wonderful fruit that proudly wears its seeds on the outside. Each year Galt is proud to host this wonderful festival that brings families together to enjoy a weekend of fun, food and entertainment.
Sacramento
California State Fair - AUGUST
The California State Fair is housed at Cal Expo on 356 acres adjacent to the American River. The Fair continues to attract guests from all over the world by offering affordable family entertainment and a wide selection of attractions showcasing the international diversity of the Golden State
Elk Grove
Western Festival - MAY
Strauss Festival - JULY
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