Happy Thursday, Valley Hoppers!
Hope you all had a wonderful 4th.
Fireworks are behind us, and the Stanislaus County Fair runs over the next 10 days, while StocktonCon takes over the arena all weekend.
We also promised you giveaway details last week, so here they are! Back-to-back, every Thursday through the end of the month, and each at a different spot around the valley. First one's below, just tap to enter.
Happy Hoppin’
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🎟️ Top Picks This Week
July 10 - July 17
Stanislaus County Fair
📅 Fri, July 10 - Sun, July 19
📍 Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock
🎪 Fairgrounds | Family Outings
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $
StocktonCon Summer
📅 Sat, July 11 & Sun, July 12
📍 Adventist Health Arena, Stockton
🎭 Comic Con | Comics & Games
👦 Kid-Friendly: All Ages - Kids free w/ paying adult!
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $
Vintner's Table | Wines of Lodi
📅 Weds, July 15
📍 Americana House, Lodi
🍷 Wine Tasting | Fine Dining
👦 Kid-Friendly: Ages 21+
🎟️ Tickets & Info | $$$
🎁 Three Giveaways, Three Weeks!
We're giving away a $50 gift card every Thursday this month, each to a different spot around the valley.
First up: El Don Cocina & Cantina in Lathrop. Family-run, Michoacán roots, excellent food and a really great vibe. Seriously, check them out.
HOW TO ENTER
Vote in the poll below. That's it!
One tap and you're in.
Want a second entry? Hit reply and tell us your favorite spot in the 209.
We read every one.
We'll draw the winner early next week and reach out by email, so keep an eye on your inbox if you enter. (We'll just need a mailing address to send the card your way.)
We'll share where giveaway number two is headed, in next week's issue.
Your vote today helps pick that next spot!
$50 toward a night out in the 209! Where should the next one go?
🎶 For Our Music Lovers
Neighborhood Noise | Pop’s Patio
📍 Woodbridge Crossing, Woodbridge— Fri, July 10
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Fabulous Blue Notes - Concert in the Park
📍 Dorada Park, Oakdale— Fri, July 10
🎟️ Tickets & InfoSummer Sessions in the Garden
📍 Salas Ponds & Plants, Escalon— Fri, July 10
🎟️ Tickets & InfoMystic Vinyl Live
📍 Windmill Cove, Stockton— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe 3 Queens of Motown
📍 Hutchins Street Square, Lodi— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoAmp Melo Live
📍 Five Window Beer Co., Lodi— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoConcerts in the Park: RJ Haas Band
📍 Victory Park, Stockton— Weds, July 15
🎟️ Tickets & Info
🌳 Outdoors & Family Fun
City of Tracy Block Party Series 2026
📍Front Street Plaza, Tracy— Fri, July 10
🎟️ Tickets & InfoThe Tracy Night Market
📍West Valley Mall, Tracy— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & Info2nd Saturdays: Perler Bead Story Art
📍Haggin Museum, Stockton— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoZinc House Kids: Kids’ Summer Camp 2026
📍Zinc House Farms, Escalon— Mon, July 13 - Thurs, July 16
🎟️ Tickets & Info - See site for details.
🍷 Wine Tasting, Date Nights & More
Groovin’ in the Grove FT. CC Seger / Bad Miller
📍 Jessie's Grove Winery, Lodi— Sat, July 11
🎟️ Tickets & InfoNamaste + Rosé
📍 WOO Girl! Cellars, Lodi— Sun, July 12
🎟️ Tickets & InfoOhana Night at Intermission
📍State Theatre, Modesto— Mon, July 13
🎟️ Tickets & Info
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