Visit the California Delta

River City Marketplace
2020-07-18 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Presenting artists, creatives, and small businesses of Sacramento all in one event! The River City Marketplace brings together all local artists and makers to showcase their work to the community. Enjoy the outdoor bar, beer garden, lawn games as you browse through over 75 local vendors. With a variety of selection from fine arts, crafts, DIY, and gourmet food, there is something for everyone. Shop in a groovy atmosphere while supporting your local community.
For details, visit the River City Marketplace.

Courtland Pear Fair - CANCELED
2020-07-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Primasing Ave., 180 Primasing Ave, Courtland, CA, 95615
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
A Delta tradition since 1972! Live music, a parade, pear pie eating contests, and so more! The Pear Fair is the largest, continuously running agriculture fair in Northern California. Bring the whole family for a pear-fect outing.
Visit the Pear Fair website for more details.

Taste of the Delta - CANCELED
2020-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Village West Marina, 6649 Embarcadero Dr,, Stockton, CA, 95219
Arrive by car or boat to enjoy Delta area wineries, craft beer, food, artists, and music at this fabulous fundraiser for the California Delta Chambers! The 19h annual Taste of the Delta event will also feature vendor booths along with silent and live auctions. A great way to spend a summer Saturday on the California Delta! Join in the fun – purchase your tickets now!
$30 in advance / $35 at the door
Tickets include a Souvenir Glass (available at event).
You can order tickets online until the end of July (a week prior to the event).
Tickets will be mailed via USPS First Class Mail.

CA Free Fishing Day
2020-09-05 | Multiple Locations, Delta-wide
Have you ever wanted to learn to fish or just need to feel the pull of the line? Find a favorite new fishing spot out in the Delta on Free Fishing Day – no license required! Have a great time, but remember…fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. For more information visit the CDFW website to learn more.
Of course, fishing in the Delta is a year-round activity! Explore these fabulously fishy locations…

Dave's Pumpkin Patch Opening Weekend
2020-09-26 - 2020-09-27 | Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Fall is cool weather, colorful leaves, and pumpkins! Dave’s Pumpkin Patch will open for the fall season beginning Saturday, September 26 and remain open until Halloween. In addition to pumpkins, you’ll find many family and kids-only activities including the jumping pillow, pig races, pony and hay rides, the hay pyramid, kiddie hay maze, and the always popular corn maze. Some events will be limited in the number of participants due to COVID-19. Please purchase your tickets online in advance.
Tickets: Prices begin at $7 for weekday admission and $16 for weekend admission. Family packs, two-day passes and season passes are available.
For tickets, check out Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at Vierra’s Farms.

Kerri Lynn Scott at Consumnes River Farm
2020-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Consumnes River Farm, 28305 N Thornton Road, Thornton, CA, 95686
Join musician Kerri Lynn Scott as she performs a mix of pop, rock, and alternative music at Consumnes River Farm in Thornton. Enjoy a glass of wine or sample the farm’s vinegar and olive oils as Kerri Lynn performs on the patio from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This event is free.

Delta Century Bike Ride
2020-10-01 08:00 - 2020-10-05 12:00 | CA
The 2020 Sacramento Century Challenge is now a 100-Hour Challenge where participants ride as much as they like – a full century, metric century, a half century or a fun ride – or walk, run or engage in another activity of their own choosing between Thursday, October 1st at 8:00 AM through Monday, October 5th at 12:00 PM. Now more than ever the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery needs our help so join in and “Ride or Get Active for a Reason!” The registration fee is $50 per person. For more information and to register visit Sacramento Century Challenge.

Delta Nights
2020-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Heringer Estates, 37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Come out for “Delta Nights” and enjoy live music at Heringer Estates in Clarksburg’s Wine Country! After hours seated wine service includes live music with local musicians until 8:00 pm. Enjoy wines by the glass, wine slushies, and beautiful Delta sunsets. The music starts at 6:00 pm. Events can sell out so be sure to make your table reservations online. Tickets are $10. Delta Nights are a great time so come out for the fun!
October 2 features Nick Tyrrel
October 16 features Mike Kalend
Visit Heringer Estates for event more details and to purchase tickets.

Heringer Estates Grape Stomp Competition
2020-10-03 | Heringer Estates, 37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Fall means pumpkins, scarves, golden yellow trees, and GRAPE STOMPS! It’s wine grape harvest season at Heringer Estates and that means it is time to crush it at the 2nd Annual Grape Stomp Competition!
Last year Heringer hosted a first ever grape stomp at its Harvest Festival. This year, due to COVID-19, there won’t be a Harvest Festival, but there will be a stomp to enjoy the authentic Clarksburg wine life! Reservations are required and space is very limited with only 24 total spots available. Dates are both October 3 & 4 with stomp times at 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and 3pm. Tickets are $30 per person.
To register or for more information visit Heringer Wine Estates.

Music on the Patio at Consumnes River Farm
2020-10-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Consumnes River Farm, 28305 N Thornton Road, Thornton, CA, 95686
“Chicken & Dumpling” is an acoustic blues duo featuring Charles “Chicken” Oriel on the guitar and Julia “Dumpling” Simon. The duo plays the down-home, delta-style blues of Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, and Muddy Waters, in addition to the classic women’s blues of Bessie Smith and Sippie Wallace. Enjoy wine and a sampling of the farm’s olive oils and vinegars while you enjoy the performance on the outdoor patio from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM. The event is free.

Wine and Paint at Heringer Estates
2020-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Heringer Estates, 37375 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA, 95612
Wine & Paint is back and it’s time to let your creativity flow! Sip wine on a Sunday morning during a 2 hour painting class while overlooking the beautiful fall vineyards. Tickets are $60 per person and include a painting kit with an 8×10″ canvas, a set of 24 acrylic paints, brushes, and palettes. The class will be spaced out for safe social distancing. At the end of the class you get to bring home your finished masterpiece and all your painting supplies from your paint kit! The class with step-by-step instruction will be lead by local artist, Cara Gregor.
For more information and to register visit Heringer Wine Estate.

Fly Fishing the California Delta
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Enjoy this virtual speaking engagement presented by Canejo Valley Fly Fishers. Maury Hatch is a full-time fly fishing guide and will speak on his experiences in the California Delta on a Zoom broadcast from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This is a free event and open to all but you must RSVP!
For more information and to RSVP visit Conejo Valley Fly Fishers.

Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints & Drawings at the Crocker Art Museum
2020-10-16, 2021-01-03 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
To celebrate the 100th birthday of Sacramento’s most renowned artist, the Crocker Art Museum presents Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings. Best known for his tantalizing paintings of cakes and pies, Thiebaud has long been affiliated with Pop art, though his body of work is far more expansive. This exhibition represents the artist’s achievements in all media, with pieces drawn from the Crocker’s holdings and from the collection of the Thiebaud family—many of which, until now, have never been shown publicly.
The exhibit closes on January 3, 2021. Please visit the museum’s website for admission prices and for the hours and times the museum is open. As Sacramento County has temporarily closed museums for public access as of 11/13/2020, please check the museum website for updates on reopening.

Yolo Basin Foundation's Bucks for Ducks
2020-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Yolo Basin Foundation celebrates its 30th Annual Bucks for Ducks Fundraising Gala with a virtual series of events.

November 9-15 – Series of themed virtual events and online auction
November 14, 6:00 – 7:00 PM – 30th anniversary celebration – A live, virtual event featuring fund-a-need for virtual education programs and live auction!
More details to come!

Proceeds will support Yolo Basin Foundation’s virtual education programs and activities to improve and sustain the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
Learn more and purchase tickets at Yolo Basin Foundation.

Rich Turner: How I Saw It at the Haggin Museum
2020-11-19 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
RICH TURNER: How I Saw It, digs deep into the artist’s files to share photographs of Antarctica, newspaper work from the Roseville Press-Tribune and Stockton Record, and highlights of his fine-art and commercial work in the San Joaquin County region and Delta. There will also be a selection of photo essays from Soundings, a Bay-Delta regional publication focusing on art, culture and the environment. Each photograph or series will be accompanied by short narratives telling the stories behind the images.
The exhibit opens on November 19 and closes on February 7, 2021. Please check the museum’s website for information admission prices and for the days and hours the museum is open. As San Joaquin County has temporarily closed museums for public access as of 11/18/2020, please check the museum website for updates on reopening.

UNOFFICIAL Rio Vista Turkey Trot
2020-11-26 | Rio Vista, 40 N 2nd St, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
The UNOFFICIAL Rio Vista Turkey Trot will be a YOYO (You’re On Your Own) walk/run on Thanksgiving Day using the same course as 2019. There will be no water stations, no road closures, no big sponsors, and no official start time. The UNOFFICIAL start will be 8:00 AM.
For registration and pricing visit the sign up page.

River City Marketplace
2020-11-27 12:00 - 17:00 | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691
Presenting artists, creatives, and small businesses of Sacramento all in one event! The River City Marketplace brings together all local artists and makers to showcase their work to the community. Enjoy the outdoor bar, beer garden, lawn games as you browse through over 75 local vendors. With a variety of selection from fine arts, crafts, DIY, and gourmet food, there is something for everyone. Shop in a groovy atmosphere while supporting your local community.
For details, visit the River City Marketplace event calendar.

Holiday Sip and Shop at Campos Family Vineyards
2020-11-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Rd., Byron, CA, 94514
Great food, great wine, and a day to enjoy time with family and friends! Local vendors will available for shopping and food trucks will be on hand – perfectly timed for Small Business Saturday. This family-friendly event is free and will take place rain or shine! Check out other places to find that perfect holiday gift at https://visitcadelta.com/what-to-do/shopping-and-boutiques/.

4th Annual Lighted Boat Show - CANCELED
2020-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Village West Marina, 6649 Embarcadero Dr,, Stockton, CA, 95219
Village West Marina is partnering up with Bob’s at the Marina to host its 4th Annual Lighted Boat Show, which is a fundraising event for Hospice of San Joaquin.
To find more parade details check out the Village West Marina website!

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Campos Family Vineyards
2020-12-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Rd., Byron, CA, 94514
Join Campos Family Vineyards for its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This family-friendly event also features Christmas carols, music, an outdoor holiday movie, and family photos (tickets required). Food trucks and a s’mores bar are also available. As the event will be held outdoors, please dress accordingly. Check in begins at 6pm with the tree lighting at 7pm.

Lodi Drive Through Christmas Light Extravaganza
2020-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
The Lodi Grape Festival Grounds will host a drive-through Christmas lights display this holiday season, with the theme of Christmas toys! The cost is $5 per auto. VIP packages are available by emailing paradelodi@gmail.com. Schools, businesses, and community organizations are encouraged to create displays and participate as well! Check out the website for further information.
Why not include dinner in your plans, either at a restaurant or to bring along in your car? Check out https://visitcadelta.com/eat-and-drink/restaurants-2/. for ideas!

Discovery Bay Yacht Club Community Boat Parade
2020-12-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road , Discovery Bay, CA, 94505
The Discovery Bay Yacht Club Community Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, December 12. The parade is open to one and all. Just bring your dinghy, ski boat or Yacht decorated with lights. Register your boat online.

River City Marketplace - CANCELED
2020-12-19 12:00 - 17:00 | The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691

14th Annual Winter Bird Virtual Festival
2021-02-06 | Virtual
A tradition of connecting the community to nature and growing the knowledge and love of birding continues virtually this year. The event will include a youth art contest, bird drawing classes, virtual tours of the Consumnes River Preserve, and keynote speaker John Muir Laws on How to Build a Bigger Bird Brain.
The event is free and open to all! For more information, call (209) 366-7115 or visit www.ci.galt.ca.us/WBF.

Virtual Tour of Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
2021-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Yolo Basin Foundation’s public wetland tours have gone virtual! Explore the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and learn about our local wetlands, wildlife, and current conservation topics. Registration is free and limited to 25 devices per virtual tour.

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Scavenger Hunt
2021-03-20 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis, CA, 95618
Spring is a wonderful time to get outdoors and explore your local wetlands. Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting a family fun scavenger hunt! Find your way around the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area using the provided Scavenger Hunt Map, labeled with the scavenger hunt stations. At each station, you will have a clue to solve, then hop out of your car to search the back of existing signs and posts for information about the amazing plants and animals that depend on these wetlands. Visit at least five stations to enter the prize drawing. You can submit a hard copy of the form, filling it out by pencil or you can fill it out electronically on your smartphone or tablet as you go.
For the directions, map and more information to participate, visit the event website or call Yolo Basin Foundation at (530) 757-3780. A $10 donation to support the Foundation’s wetland education programs is suggested. Yolo Basin Foundation members are free. The scavenger hunt is open from March 20 to April 11.

San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
2021-05-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Stockton 99 Raceway, 4105 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA, 95205, United States
One of the Delta’s most beloved festivals is back with even more food and fun for the whole family! Come on out and enjoy the beautiful Delta spring at the Asparagus festival this year! Please note the new location of the festival at the Stockton 99 Raceway!
Hours and Days of operation:

Thursday, May 13th Noon-6pm
Friday, May 14th 10am-7pm
Saturday, May 15th 10am-7pm
Sunday, May 16th 10am-6pm

For ticket prices and more details, visit San Joaquin Asparagus Festival.

Camp Tiny House
2021-05-15 10:00 - 2021-05-16 16:00 | Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd., Isleton, CA, 95641
Calling to all tiny house enthusiasts! At this FREE event, you will have a chance to tour tiny houses, listen to presentations, and visit booths showcasing everything “tiny”. Industry leaders and innovators will be joining this event to speak on different aspects of the tiny house experience. This event offers workshops and optional tiny house rentals for an overnight stay.
For overnight stay reservations, contact the Park Delta Bay at (916) 777-5588. See event details, visit the event page.

Delta Marketing Workshop Series #2 – Social Media
2021-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Are you a small business owner in the Delta and looking for easy, low-cost ways to expand your marketing efforts? The Delta Protection Commission, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, and Visit CA Delta invite you to a free, four-part Delta Marketing Workshop Series to help your small business grow and thrive. We know that marketing your business on top of running the many other aspects of your business can feel like a daunting task, and we would like to help you with simple, step-by-step actions that you can take to share your products and services with your customers.
The second workshop will focus on social media – why it’s important, platforms, sharing the right content, interacting to build an audience, paid promotions, and more!

Please join us on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom for this free and informative session. We will share helpful social media examples from Delta businesses, and you will hear from professionals who work in social media promotions in the Delta. There will also be plenty of time for questions!
Register for this online event today!
