San Joaquin Valley Tours & Events

St. John’s Chamber Orchestra Festival
Three concert classical music festival.
209.466.6916 • www.stjohnsstockton.org

 

Annual Chinese and Vietnamese New Year Parade - February 28th, 2009
Parade for all ages.
209.464.5242 • www.stocktoncvnp.com

Robert T. McKee Student Art Exhibition
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.
209.940.6315 • www.hagginmuseum.org

Fresno County Blossom Trail
View panoramas of blossoming orchards, alive with fragrance and bursting with color, in the nation's top stone-fruit growing region. Named one of five top blossom events in the world by Conde Nast. 
559.262.4271 www.goblossomtrail.com

Mardi Gras Parade in the Tower
Themed floats, krewes, bands and all sorts of merriment and revelry. Enjoy the parade as well as shopping and celebrations at this Fresno Tower District tradition.
559.497.8362

Selma Crab Feed
Come out and enjoy this annual get together featuring All You Can Eat Crab Dinner & Silent/Live Auction. Food and fun for the whole family!
559.891.2235

The Great Clovis Bank Robbery
Don't miss this re-enactment of the Great Clovis Bank Robbery of 1924 held at the historic Big Dry Creek Museum in Old Town Clovis.
559.297.8033

Women's Connection - Out Annual Women's Wellness & Leadership Conference features top speakers, vendor booths and lots of opportunities to network with the women of our community.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

St. Patrick’s Day & Festival
Do not miss out on this explosive Irish street party, with live music, traditional treats, and ever popular green beer!
209.464.5246 • www.downtownstockton.org

Chinese New Year, Stockton
Entertainment includes tai chi demonstrations, folk dance performances,an award winning lion dance troupe, magicians, jugglers, Peking opera, and more.
209.473.3499 • www.stocktonchinese.org

The Rogue Festival
A festival celebrating independent performers and artists, made up of theater, music, dance, film, performance art, puppetry, spoken word, storytelling, visual arts and more.
www.roguefestival.com 

Annual Kings River Blossom Bike Ride
Fragrant pink and white blossoms lend a spectacular backdrop to this ride that meanders beside the Kings River, beginning in Reedley's Cricket Hollow Park.
www.blossombikeride.com

Annual Blossom Day Festival
Join the city of Sanger for this annual street faire celebration, featuring a car show, food booths, live entertainment, arts & crafts, face painting and a bounce house for the kids, along with tours of the historic Sanger Depot Museum.
559.875.4575

Blossom Trail Train Rides
The Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad offers steam train tours of the farm and through the blossoms, at he Hillcrest Tree Farm in Reedley. Enjoy picnics, a nature's trail, and a children's play area.
559.638.2762 

Fresno County Wine Trail Passport Weekend 
Features six unique ports of call serving up delicious libations along with food entertainment, picnic areas and award winning wines. 
559.247.9463 www.fresnowines.com

ShinZen Gardens Spring Blossom Festival
Enjoy Fresno's ShinZen Japanese Gardens' blooming cherry and crabapple trees, along with forsythia, kerria and miniature daffodils at their most magnificent; along with the teahouse and bonsai.
559.621.2900

Clovis Antiques & Collectibles Fair
The greatest little show in Central California boasts cobblestone streets brimming with antiques and collectible treasures, in historic Old Town Clovis.
559.298.5774

Oakdale Home & Garden Show
Vendor displays of Home & Garden based businesses.
Promoting Oakdale and Chamber members product and services. Free entrance!
209.847.2244 www.oakdalechamber.com

Knights Ferry Civil War Days
Ongoing living history demonstrations depicting the daily life of the soldiers, women & children of the American Civil War & Victorian ear.
209.881.3517

Annual Testicle Festival - You'll have a ball!!!
For more information, watch video of the event, purchase tickets or souvenirs.
209.847.5163 www.oakdalecowboymuseum.org

Ladies Night - Vacaville - March 10
Ladies come and enjoy downtown Vacaville with specials from restaurants, health & beauty store, and Happy Hour at the bars & pubs downtown!
www.downtownvacaville.com

Gusher Days (Maricopa)
The carnival, parade, and live music celebrate America's most famous gusher - the Lakeview No. 1 - during this three-day weekend festival.
661.399-2210

March Meet Drag Races (McFarland)
It's a green light for this annual speedfest! The three-day event kicks off the nostalgia drag racing season with incredible competition.
661-399-2210 www.famosoraceway.com

 

Stockton Asparagus Festival – April 24 – 26, 2009
The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a three-day, multi-event, food, and entertainment festival, which celebrates asparagus.  Get into the spear-it of spring at this award-winning event.
209.644.3740 • www.asparagusfest.com

Vacaville Bunnies & Bonnets - April 3, 2010
Join us for free egg hunts and stage shows! Bring your camera and hop on over to the Bunny Hut and have your picture taken with Ms. Bunny Bonnet. There will be plenty of craft and food vendors.
www.visitvacaville.com

Medieval Fantasy Festival, Vacaville - April 17 - 18, 2010
This 2 day events features crafts, artisans, live musical entertainment, and people in medieval costumes!
www.medievalfantasyfestival.com                                                                                                   

Cambodian New Year
A four-day celebration featuring various types of popular Cambodian folk dances such as: Leak Kanseng, Chol Chhoung, Lot Antak.
209.944.1700 • www.apsaraonline.org

Earth Day Festival, Stockton
Celebrate spring and the environment at Victory Park with music, food and informational booths.
209.937.8389 • www.livegreensanjoaquin.org

Clovis Big Hat Days
Wear a "big hat" and meander through this street festival featuring over 420 food and craft booths, a home and garden show, live entertainment, and carnival rides. 
559.299.7363

Vintage Days at Fresno State
This 4-day celebration attracts over 50,000 to the university's campus for to the Boomtown Carnival, crafts faire, kids zone, casino night and entertainment offerings. 
559.278.2741

Laton Rodeo and Rodeo Days
A parade kicks off a weekend filled with festivities for the entire family, including a rodeo barbeque lunch, two days of rodeo events and a concert. 
www.latonrodeo.com

Tower Classic Car Show
Over 500 classic cars on display, everything from hot rods to vintage makes and models, with live music, food and family fun.
559.497.8362

Saroyan Town Walk
Tour historic downtown Fresno highlighting the landmarks and youth-experiences of famed author and playwright William Saroyan, and experience local Armenian American culture.
www.williamsaroyancociety.org

Kingsburg Car Show
One fo the largest pre-72 shows in the Valley, featuring great food, entertainment, carnival, shopping and an old fashioned sock-hop. Free fun for the whole family.
559.897.1111

Clovis Rodeo
An annual tradition since 1914, see world class athletes compete for prize money at this PRCA Tour event. Also features a headliner concert, parade and dance.
559.299.5203

Manteca's Crossroads Street Faire 
Downtown Manteca is transformed with over 400 vendors at our annual Crossroads Street Faire. Enjoy arts & crafts, car show, entertainment and great faire food.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

Manteca's Senior Olympics
Compete or just watch these top Senior Athletes go for the gold in Track & Field, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, BMX, Karate, Tennis & Pickelball.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

Annual Oakdale Rodeo
Saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie down toping, bareback bronc riding, dally team roping, barrel raching, bull riding, and rodeo clowns.
209.847.4083 www.oakdalerodeo.com

Gold Country Peddler's Faire - Oakdale
Admission is free! Over 100 dealers of Antique-Collectables-Crafts.
209.881.3517

Scottish Gathering & Games (Bakersfield)
Bagpipes fill the air while men in kilts throw hammers, stones, and cabers. Music and sport competitions abound.
661-393.6765 www.kernscot.com

Cinco De Mayo, Stockton - May 3, 2009
Weber Point is the site of this celebration of Mexican-American culture.
209.644.7900 • www.elconcilio.org

San Joaquin Film Festival – May 14 – 21, 2009
San Joaquin County's International Film Festival, which celebrates cultural appreciation and media through productions of documentary films and community festivals.
www.sjiff.org

Linden Cherry Festival
This sweet celebration of the local cherry harvest comes complete with food, live entertainment, vendors and children's activities.
209.547.3046 • www.lindenchamber.net

Selma Raisin Festival
The "Raisin Capital of the World" celebrates everything raisin, featuring competitions in baking, art, floriculture, photography and poetry along with entertainment, carnival rides, crafts and food.
559.891.2235

Fresno Cinco de Mayo Festival
A 3-day celebration of Mexican culture featuring live entertainment, mariachi music, traditional Mexican folklore dances, crafts and delicious food, on Fresno's historic Fulton Mall.
559.490.9966

Riverdale Rodeo and Spring Festival
Enjoy a good old-fashioned parade and rodeo action - and don't miss the homemade milkshakes, a festival tradtion!
559.262.4271

Reedley Street Faire
Great food, unique crafts and gift items, rides for the kids, music and a car show, all taking place in historic downtown Reedley.

Taste & Toast of the Tower
A tasting event in Fresno's Tower District offering food, product and beverage (including wine) samplings at more than three dozen locations.
559.497.8362

Kingsburg Swedish Festival
This 3-day event in Kingsburg's Swedish Village celebrates Swedish culture with entertainment, food and fun. Enjoy specialty shops, arts & crafts, parades, maypole dancing and traditional Swedish fare. Valkommen! 
559.897.1111

Coalinga Horned Toad Derby
A long weekend of family fun including live horned toad races, carnival rides, crafts, food, fireman's water fights, deep pit BBQ, softball tournament, parade and entertainment.
559.854.3885

Sudz in the City
Fresno's outdoor Chukchansi Park baseball stadium hosts one of the largest microbrewery events on the west coast. Featuring the best microbreweries around the state, along with live music.
559.490.9966

Fresno County Fruit Trail
Tour, taste and enjoy succulent fruits, nuts, wine and a cornucopia of farm fresh product along this culinary trail, named one of the best foodie destinations in North America.
559.262.4271 www.gofruittrail.com

ZinFest
A 3 day wine fesival featuring a winemaker dinner on Friday, wine festival on Saturday where more than 250 wines from 50 Lodi wineries are poured and winery open houses on Sunday.
209.365.0621 www.zinfest.com

Oakdale Annual Chocolate Festival - 3rd Weekend in May
Chocolate, Arts, Crafts, Commercial, Food Booths, 1K & 5K fun run, classic car show and rides!
209.847.2244 www.oakdalechamber.com

 

Jewish Food Festival
Temple Israel hosts this celebration of Jewish culture with brunch, a bake shop, games and tours.
209.477.9306 • www.visitstockton.org

San Joaquin County Fair, Stockton – June 24 - 28, 2009
Music, carnival midway, livestock competitions - all the fair favorites are back for another year.
209.466.5041 • www.sanjoaquinfair.com

Fresno Art Museum's Men Who Cook
Relax to festive music, sip on cool summer drinks and partake in the silent auction, while local "celebrity" chefs prepare their favorite dishes to share at this culinary experience. 
559.441.4221

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival
A celebration of the GLBT community with floats, cars, walking groups, singers and dancers, in Fresno's Tower District. 
559.497.8362

Kerman Hog Kabob Poker Run
Kerman's annual Harley Bike Run, BBQ, and Raffle, fun for the entire family.
559.846.5373

Sanger Street Faire
Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, food booths, entertainment, kids activities, and car shows are all part of the fun at this family friendly festival.
559.875.4575

Kingsburg Summer Band Concert Under the Stars
Slip back in time to an old-fashioned outdoor concert with the longest running community band in the U.S. (over 119 years), includes food, arts and crafts.
559.897.1111

Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee
Celebrate the slow food movement featuring local organic farmers with tastings of organically grown fruit, fruit pastries, and fresh fruit ice cream - plus entertainment.
559.706.9552

Downtown Tuesday Night Farmers Market in Manteca
The market has become a highlight of the summer in Manteca. Fresh fruits and vegetables, entertainment, arts & crafts,a nd great food. 4:30 - 7:30pm.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

Standing Bear Pow Wow (Bakersfield)
Native American arts & crafts, thundering drums and colorful dancers are found at the Pow Wow. A culturally-rich experience not to be missed. 
661-589.3181

Wine in the Pines (Pine Mountain Club)
Visitors enjoy the best wares of regional wineries while enjoying the beauty of Pine Mountain Club, nestled in the majestic Los Padres National Forest. 
877.219.1500 www.wineinthepines.com

 

Stockton Obon Bazaar
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 • www.stocktonbuddhisttemple.org

Firebaugh Canaloupe Round-Up Festival
This annual event features everything cantaloupe and includes food booths, arts and crafts, entertainment, a carnival and family fun in historic Firebaugh along the river. 
559.659.2043

Clovis Peach Party
Includes peach displays, samplings, and peach specialties in the setting of the Old Town Clovis Farmer's Market. Also features food, kids' activities and live entertainment.
559.298.5774

Blues Festival - Vacaville - July 2-4
Join us over the 4th of July weekend for Vacaville's 1st Annual Blue's Festival.
www.downtownvacaville.com 

4th of July Fireworks - Vacaville
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show in Vacaville! The fireworks will be set off over Andrews Park located on Monte Vista Street. Fireworks will begin at 9:20 pm.

Summer Fest - Lodi
Join us for food and wine outdoors at the upcoming Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation's Summer Fest. It's held each year in july at beautiful Woodbridge Winery. Casual elegance is de rigueur with the fare under the shade of tall valley oaks and cedars. 
209.339.7582 www.imhfoundation.org

Mountain Shakespeare Festival (Pine Mountain Club)
The two-month long summer festival features the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights in outdoor performances. Breath in the mountain air!
661.242.6904 www.mountainshakes.org

Taste of San Joaquin
Enjoy tasting from more than 35 locally owned and operated San Joaquin restaurants while listening to live music.  Family friendly fun - downtown.
209.464.5246 • www.downtownstockton.org

Filipino Barrio Fiesta, Stockton
San Joaquin County's leading celebration of Filipino culture includes Filipino music and entertainment, food, a health fair and more.
www.filipinoplaza.org

Reggae on the Delta
Caribbean rhythms such as Reggae, Soca, zouk, Ragga will rock your evening, while you enjoy Carribean food and drinks, a limbo contest and silent auction.
209.951.6921 • www.breadfruittree.com

North American Pole Vault Championships
Watch the nation's best pole vaulters fly through the air at Old Town Clovis' certified farmer's market with petting zoo, bounce house and more family fun.
559.298.5774

Fig Fest
The Fresno State campus host this celebration of all things fig, including gourmet food samples, fresh and dried figs, live jazz, face painting for the kids and more.
www.californiafigs.com

Toro Nagashi - Floating Lantern Ceremony
This beautiful ceremony features a performance by Heiwa Taiko Drummers, and dedication, lighting and launching of hundreds of lantern-lit boats at Fresno's ShinZen Japanese Gardens.
559.297.1041

Jamaica My Weekend
Enjoy world class Reggae and Caribbean music, Jamaican food, crafts and children's activities in Fresno's historic Tower District.
559.497.8362

Ice Cream Zoofari
Wonderful family event at Fresno's Chaffee Zoo, featuring all-you-can-eat ice cream sundaes, root beer floats, smoothies and almost every flavor of local Producer's Ice Cream.
559.498.5921

Fresno Greek Fest
The nation's largest handmade Greek Food Festival features food, wine, olive oil tasting, homemade pastries, Greek coffee, live Bouzouki music, dancing, entertainment and an international bazaar. Opa!
559.233.0397 www.fresnogreekfest.com

Taste of Oakdale
Samples provided by food and beverage vendors. Promoting Oakdale and Chamber members products.
$35.00 entrance fee. 
209.847.2244 www.oakdalechamber.com

Stockton Community Pow Wow
American Indians from all over the West come together for a weekend of cultural celebrations, traditional food and arts and crafts.
209.933.7425 ext. 8069 • www.visitstockton.org

Greek Festival, Stockton
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 • www.visitstockton.org

Reedley Taste of the Town
Sample local restaurant specialties or try some of their new recipes, this delicious foodie event is complete with wine tasting.
559.638.5484

Kerman Harvest Festival and Parade
This weekend community festival including food booths, crafts, kids' pavilion, a carnival, entertainment and evening dances. Saturday morning features a traditional Harvest Parade.
559.846.6343

Fiestas Patrias
A family friendly event celebrating Mexico's Independence from Spain, featuring live music and dance performances and great food, at Fresno's historic outdoor Fulton Mall.
559.490.9966

Fresno Highland Gathering & Games
Traditional Scottish games including pipers, drummers, singers, dancers, storytellers, sheep dogs and athletic competition. Also features Celtic marketplace, clan booths, and traditional Scottish food and drink.
www.scottishsociety.org 

Kingsburg Crayfish & Jazz Festival
Celebrating Swedish heritage's crayfish races, along with live jazz performed in the Swedish Village.
559.897.1111

ClovisFest
Old fashioned street fair includes over 250 craft artisans, auto display, multi-cultural food, live entertainment, family carnival, and a hot air balloon festival each morning.
559.441.4221

Caruthers Districrt Fair
California's largest free gate fair, with exhibits, homemade food, a carnival and nightly entertainment - an American tradition.
559.864.3768

Art, Wine, & Brew Festival - Vacaville - September 2-5
Enjoy art displays, wine tasting, and live music at this family fun event!
www.downtownvacaville.com

Grape Festival & Harvest Fair
Carnival, food, entertainment, vendors and more! Don't miss this exciting 4-day family event! The Festival's mission and main purpose is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of Jan Joaquin County, and to offer diverse forms of agricultural education. The Festival strives to present unique, family - oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten.
209.369.2771 www.grapefestival.com

Taste of Lodi
This extraordinary event features up to 40 award winning Lodi wineries along with food selections from some of the area's finest restaurants and caterers. There are wine seminars that take place throughout the day, chef demonstrations, and live music. The Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion will be a great place to pair wine with some complimentary treats.
209.365.1195 www.tasteoflodi.com

Great Kern County Fair (Bakersfield)
Don't miss eleven fun-filled days with live entertainment, fabulous food, junior & professional rodeos, and livestock & art exhibits. 
661.758.2616 www.kerncountyfair.com

Wasco Festival of Roses (Wasco)
Enjoy the rose show, parade, and guided tours of rose field, surrounding the "Rose Growing Capital of the Nation".
661.758.2616 www.ci.wasco.ca.us

Central Valley Birding Symposium
Judged by many as one of the premier birding events in the West, offering well-known speakers, multiple field trips, artists’ displays, vendors and birders.
209.944.1140 • www.cvbs.org

San Joaquin Kennel Club Dog Show
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.
www.sanjoaquinkc.org

Big Fresno Fair
California'a largest harvest fair celebrating the local heritage for over 125 years, with spectacular exhibits, midway, headliner live entertainment, live horse racing, and foodie's paradise. 
559.650.FAIR www.fresnofair.com 

CoalingaFest
Enjoy free live entertainment all day. This 1 day event which also includes a car show and food vendors, arts and crafts, kids activities and family fun.

Moonlight and Chocolate
Join in an evening of desserts from the best local restaurants and bakers in a beautiful moonlit setting at the Fresno Discovery Center's Garden of the Sun.
559.970.4100

Reedley Fiesta
Celebrating the region's unique heritage, includes arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids area and delicious food, with a parade in the morning and fog jumping events.
559.638.3548

Fowler Fall Festival
Celebrating the agriculture heritage and bountiful harvest, this hometown parade and festival features marching bands and community float competitions, with food, crafts and entertainment.
559.262.4271

Chefs at the Market
Fresno's Vineyard Farmer's Market highlights some of the Valley's top chefs who demonstrate recipes using fresh, local seasonal produce - free to the public!
559.332.2090

Clovis Fall Antique and Collectibles Fair
Old Town Clovis' cobblestone streets brim with one-of-a-kind antiques and collectable treasures at this event, featuring the annual British Car Round Up of beautifully restored British automobiles.
559.298.5774

Zoo Boo
Fresno's Chaffee Zoo plays host to this no-so-scary family event with trick-or-treating, carnival games, pumpkin walk, costume parade, live entertainment and dancing.
559.498.5924

Civil War Revisited
Largest Civil War reenactment and living history event in the Western United States, featuring 2,000 re-enactors, battles, period artisans, music and lectures.
559.441.0862

Fall Wine Cornucopia
Central California Winegrowers host this event to showcase the region's premier wines, gourmet food items, art and music. All products sampled are available for purchase.
www.idrinkwine.net

Pooch Parade and Canine Costume Contest
Enjoy dog demonstrations, pet oriented vendors, canine entertainment, yappy hour at the Beer & Bone Garden, and the Dog-Gone Parade with prizes awarded.
559.497.8362

Selma Marching Band Festival
One of the largest marching band events in California, includes hot air balloons, food booths, and band competitions in both a parade and field performances.
559.891.8777

Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis Pumpkin Fair
The Pumpkin Capital of the World holds it's annual fair featuring to name entertainment, over 200 vendor booths, children play area, carnival and lots of pumpkins.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

Oktoberfest - Manteca
With over 20 breweries, German food and a great German Band this is an event you will not want to miss.
209.823.7229 www.visitmanteca.org

Annual Bloomingcamp Ranch Harvest Festival
Old fashioned fun for the whole family. Live music, craft fair, petting zoo and pie eating contest.
209.848.8881

Oktoberfest - Vacaville - September 25th
The 3rd annual "Oktoberfest" is happening in Town Square on September 25. Stop by for brats, brews and more as you enjoy good ole' German dance, music provided by the famous Eidelweiss Band.
www.downtownvacaville.com

California Hot Rod Reunion (McFarland)
The nationally-known Hot Rod Association spends three days in autumn at Famoso Raceway.
800.884.6472 www.famosoraceway.com

Dust Bowl Days (Lamont)
Experience life at he Sunset Labor Camp immortalized in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath". See artifacts, memorabilia, and pictures from the Dust Bowl era. 
661.832.1299 www.weedpatchcamp.com

Fresno County Wine Journey
Featuring six unique wineries serving up delicious libations, food, entertainment, picnic areas and award winning wines.
559.274.9463 www.fresnowines.com

Kearney Renaissance Faire
Be transported to England in 1542 and enjoy the spectacle of mock battles, live stage performances, food, crafts and other period items at the faire marketplace.
559.392.0965

Fresno Veterans Day Parade
This long-standing (over 90 years) and historical Veterans Day tradition honors our armed forces at the largest Veterans Day Parade in the U.S.
www.aucsnetwork.com

Sandhill Crane Festival
Annual Sandhill Crane Festival offers 50+ nature tours, an art show, workshops and presentations, live animal shows, children's activities, and an exhibit hall. Admission is free, but there is a fee for the nature tours.
800.581.6150 www.cranefestival.com

One Enchanted Evening
Kick off the holidays in Old Town Clovis complete with cobblestone sidewalks lined with old fashioned streetlamps, holiday entertainment, carolers, horse drawn trolleys and refreshments.
559.298.5774

Selma Holiday Craft Faire
Includes photos with Santa, craft and food booths, holiday music by the Selma Community Band and lighting the community Christmas Tree, along with the arrival of Santa Claus!
559.891.2235

Julgransfest: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kingburg's opens its Christmas Village Swedish-style with the breathtaking "Tree Lighting" event, including holiday cheer, caroling and promenading to the "Big Tree". 
559.897.1111

Christmas at the Meux Home
Enjoy the sights, sounds and ambiance of a Victorian Christmas with a tour of this beautiful 1888 home decorated for the holidays, in downtown Fresno.
559.233.8007

Annual Christmas at the Market - Holiday Gifts and Craft Show
Fresno's Vineyard Farmer's Market hosts additional treats for the holidays including locally produced fine art, gift baskets and traditional handmade crafts, along with holiday music.

Oakdale Chocolate Ball
Sit-down semi-formal dinner with hosted bar and entertainment.
$65.00 per person or $600 for a table of 8.
209.847.2244 www.oakdalechamber.com

Stockton Festival of Lights and Lighted Boat Parade
This “kick off” to the holiday season is always a great evening for spectators of all ages, so head downtown and be a part of this wonderful family event.
209.937.8206 • www.visitstockton.org

Christmas Tree Lane
Fresno's Van Ness Boulevard is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland with light displays adorning over 300 trees and 140 homes in a 2-mile-long Yuletide homage. 
559.221.6969

Annual Parade of Lights 
Annual Parade of Lights is a magical holiday parade that illuminates the street of downtown Lodi. the countless lights, floats, marching bands, dance groups and themed vehicles will entertain thousands of viewers of the first Thursday in December. The Downtown Lodi Business Partnership invites all to be part of this signature event, Parade of Lights, which has become a cherished family tradition.
209.369.8052 www.downtownlodi.com

Downtown Lodi WinterFest
Downtown Lodi celebrates the holiday season throughout the month of December. On Saturdays, horse-drawn carriage rides for only $1 per person trot along the streets of downtown. The merchants downtown display their holiday spirit and compete for the best decorated window and lighted storefront.
209.369.8052 www.downtownlodi.com

Festival of Trees - Lodi
This family holiday event features more than 70 uniquely decorated Christmas Trees, children's activities, entertainment, historical exhibits and demonstrations of pioneer or handcrafted work like weaving and wood turning. The event takes on a historic flair with docents dressed in Victorian and pioneer clothes which makes visitors feel as though they took a step back in time to celebrate the holidays.
209.331.2055 www.sanjoaquinhistory.org

Zoo Lights
See holiday lights at the zoo, view the animals and tell Santa what you're wishing! Admission includes photos with Santa, craft tables, wagon rides & local entertainment.
209.331.2010 www.mgzoo.com

Reedley Electrical Farm Equipment Parade
Experience an amazing light show honoring the local agricultural heritage parades through the heart of downtown Reedley, including gift shopping and food.
559.638.5484

Santa Lucia Festival Christmas Village Celebration
Young ladies in white gowns with red sashes and crowns of candles herald in the Christmas Season and its Swedish traditions in this Kingsburg festival.
559.897.1111

Nation's Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade
Sanger tradition includes decorated floats and marching bands along with food, arts and crafts for family fun.
559.875.4575

Coalinga's Annual Twilight Christmas Parade
Join this annual holiday celebration of lights and magic, with a parade and tree-lighting ceremony with carolers and refreshments.
559.262.4271

Clovis Children's Electric Christmas Parade
Ring in the holidays with this enchanted lighted Christmas parade. A spectacular display of glittering holiday floats glide through the charming streets of Old Town Clovis. 
559.299.0660

Chanukah Bazaar
Includes vendors selling Judaica items, clothing, toys, crafts, jewelry and gifts. Also includes Chanukah latkes, matzah ball soup and a traditional Jewish deli lunch.
559.432.3600

A Candlelight Christmas on Huntington Boulevard
A mile of lampposts transformed into glowing candles, over 100 stately homes resplendent with holiday displays, and the nation's tallest lighted and decorated living tree.
559.266.4242

Fresno's Annual Holiday Parade
The streets of downtown Fresno come alive with music, floats and holiday merriment, celebrating the joy of the season for adults and children of all ages.
559.621.2900

Kerman Pageantry of Lights Christmas Parade and Holiday Gift Fair
Enjoy this hometown main street parade with colorful lights and a very important visitors - Santa Claus! 
559.846.6343

Meux Home Victorian Christmas Tea
Put on your hates and gloves and enjoy a holiday classic Tea and Tour at this lovely historic home decorated for a turn-of-the-century Christmas.
559.233.8007

Annual Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree
Pilgrimage from Sanger to the Nation's Christmas Tree, the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park, for a non-denominational Christmas message and War Memorial Ceremony.
559.875.4575

Hmong New Year Celebration
The largest of its kind in the U.S., this celebration features a period of feasting and entertainment celebrating the richness of the Hmong culture.
559.487.1012

Twilight Christmas Parade
Lights will twinkle and the hot chocolate will flwo at our annual Christmas Parade, where all entries will be shinning for the season.
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