Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
If there's one week that feels like the 209 is fully in season, this might be it.
The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival returns to Stockton for its 40th year, the Lodi Beer Fest brings 50 breweries to the Grape Festival grounds, and Stockton is hosting its very first Rose Garden Tour — a self-guided afternoon through five of the city's most beautiful gardens.
Three very different events, all happening this weekend, all guaranteed to be a blast.
Happy Hoppin’
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
Apr. 24 - Apr. 30
40th Anniversary San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
📅 Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
📍 San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, Stockton
😋 Food Festival | Valley Tradition
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $
Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Championship
📅 Sat, Apr 25
📍 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi
🍺 Beer Fest | BBQ Contest!
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages for BBQ | 21+ Beer Fest
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$
Opera Modesto - Rusalka by Dvořák
📅 Fri, Apr 24 & Sun, Apr 26
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto
🎭 Opera | Live Performance
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info ← Check date before purchasing
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🌳 Outdoors & Family Fun
Spring into Pilates at Van Ruiten Winery
📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery, Lodi — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoStockton Rose Garden Tour
📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAstronomy In The Park
📍 Shumway Regional Park, Stockton — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoPlein Air Painting Session
📍 Zinc House Farms, Escalon — Sun, Apr 26
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSucculent Pot Workshop
📍 Meet the Maker Ceramic Studio, Lodi — Sun, Apr 26
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
A Tribute to Eric Clapton: Featuring The Vibes & Special Guests
📍 State Theatre, Modesto — Fri, Apr 24
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAlfred Robles: Vatos with Gatos
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Fri, Apr 24
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAndre Nickatina Live
📍 Bay Boys Brewing, Tracy — Fri, Apr 24
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
📍 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoNeil Buettner live
📍 Dying Breed Brewing, Oakdale — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoPacific Varied Ensembles
📍 University of the Pacific, Stockton — Sun, Apr 26
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More
Philip Bailey live
📍 Viaggio On the River, Acampo — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoDenim and Diamonds – Shriner’s Children Fundraiser
📍 Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoLove Oakdale After Party w/ Megan Bos
📍 Dying Breed Brewing, Oakdale — Sat, Apr 25
🎟️ Tickets & InfoMystic Vinyl
📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery, Lodi — Sun, Apr 26
🎟️ Tickets & Info
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