Visit the California Delta

Discovery Bay Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-11 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road , Discovery Bay, CA, 94505
The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will be hosting the “Christmas in Paradise” boat parade in Discovery Bay. Registration is required to enter the boat parade. Viewing is free and all are welcome to enjoy the festivities.

San Joaquin Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-11 16:00 - 22:00 | San Joaquin Yacht Club, 550 Riverview Pl., Bethel Island, CA, 94511, United States
The San Joaquin Yacht Club will be hosting a lighted boat parade around Bethel Island. Registration is required to enter the boat parade. Viewing is free and all are welcome to enjoy the festivities.

Crafts and Drafts Holiday Market at the Barn
2021-12-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
The Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market will be hosted by Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento with over 40 vendors from River City Marketplace. There will be local crafts, food, and beverage vendors. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Locke Holiday Sidewalk Sale
2021-12-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Locke, Locke, CA, 95690, United States
Looking for a fun event this weekend? Spend some time at the holiday market in Locke! There will be vintage and handmade crafts, art, food, and more. Plus, you can #DiscoverDeltaHeritage as you stroll through Locke’s historic main street while you support local businesses this holiday season.

Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival
2021-10-08 16:00 - 23:00 | Various Locations, Various Locations, Rio Vista
The 73nd Annual Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival will present a full roster of activities! Friday the fun starts with entertainment, the carnival midway, food and fun. On Saturday, enjoy the Leos Club Pancake Breakfast before visiting the Car Show, the Bake Sale, and the Rummage Sale along with evening fireworks! Sunday is for the old-fashioned Bass Derby Parade, with the theme “Celebrating the Beauty of Rio Vista.” Then it’s on to the afternoon of music, food and rides before the Derby Awards ceremony at 4 pm. The fishing derby is open to all, including kids, and features many large prizes.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Visit Bass Derby & Festival to check out the full schedule!

Lodi Grape Festival
2021-09-16 16:00 - 23:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
For over 80 years the people in San Joaquin County have been gathering to celebrate the grape harvest at the annual Lodi Grape Festival. What started out as a small food festival in downtown Lodi has now evolved into a four day event filled with great entertainment, food, vendors, grape and commodity murals, competitive exhibits, carnival, wine tasting, and so much more.
Hours:
Thursday, September 16 – 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, September 17 – Noon to Midnight
Saturday, September 18 – Noon to Midnight
Sunday, September 19 – Noon to 11 p.m.
Admission:
Adult (ages 13 and up) – $10
Youth (ages 6-12) – $6
Ages 5 and under are free

Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival
2021-09-12 10:00 - 19:00 | Pittsburg Marina, 200 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg, CA, 94565
“Visit the Pittsburg Seafood Festival this year and we know you won’t go away hungry. From delicious Seafood Gumbos, Clam Chowder, BBQ Oysters, Steamed Muscles, good ol’ Craw-Fish Boils, Lobster Rolls, Jambalaya to Alligator on a stick, Calamari and Shrimp Creole – all are available for you to sample during the Festival.”
Ok, they talked us into it! Actually, they had us at “Jambalaya!” Not only will there be great food but this event also has a beer & sports pavilion, wine pavilion, live music & dancing, jet ski races, and stunt demos.
Sat-Sun, September 11 & 12
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Visit the Pittsburg Seafood Festival website for more details.

Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival - CANCELED
2021-09-11 10:00 - 19:00 | Pittsburg Marina, 200 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg, CA, 94565
“Visit the Pittsburg Seafood Festival this year and we know you won’t go away hungry. From delicious Seafood Gumbos, Clam Chowder, BBQ Oysters, Steamed Muscles, good ol’ Craw-Fish Boils, Lobster Rolls, Jambalaya to Alligator on a stick, Calamari and Shrimp Creole – all are available for you to sample during the Festival.”
Ok, they talked us into it! Actually, they had us at “Jambalaya!” Not only will there be great food but this event also has a beer & sports pavilion, wine pavilion, live music & dancing, jet ski races, and stunt demos.
This event has been canceled.
Visit the Pittsburg Seafood Festival website for more details.

Hog August Bites
2021-08-28 10:00 - 22:00 | Main Street, Main Street, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
Let the cook-off begin! Don’t miss this family event with lots of food and craft activities. Grab a cold beer at the beer garden and view the car show featuring custom and vintage automobiles. Plenty of good music to dance off to in the evening and enjoy the rest of the night indulging on rib and chili tastings! Got the secret sauce? Sign up your best rib or chili recipe!

BAT HOUSE BUILDING WORKSHOP
2021-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 Chiles Road, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
In conjunction with International Bat Night, this will be a day to learn about inviting bats to your yard or farm!
The event will include an opportunity to build a bat house and a live viewing of several native species of bats. Yolo Basin Conservancy will provide the supplies and instruction and you will supply the people power. The event is held at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area’s headquarters and demonstration wetlands. Registration is by bat house. This workshop is limited to 10 groups. Each group can have up to four people building a bat house together. The cost is $75.

Yolo County Fair
2021-08-18 | Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Avenue, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
The Yolo County Fair is the largest and oldest free gate fair in California. Since 1936, the fair has highlighted the best agriculture, livestock, art, and products of Yolo County. While dates have been announced, times and admission prices are still to come. Mark your calendars!

Delta Marketing Workshop Series #4 – Mixed Bag
2021-07-29 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 fourth workshop will be a “mixed bag” of marketing tools and ideas – business chambers, guerilla marketing, email campaigns, listing directories, search engines, and more!

Please join us on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom for this free and informative session. You will hear from Delta chamber leaders and we will share helpful examples from Delta businesses. There will also be plenty of time for questions!
Register for this online event today!

Courtland Pear Fair - CANCELLED
2021-07-25 09:00 - 18:00 | Primasing Ave., 180 Primasing Ave, Courtland, CA, 95615
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.

ANNUAL HILTON FAMILY DELTA FIREWORKS AT MANDEVILLE ISLAND
2021-07-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Mandeville Tip County Park, Stockton, CA, 95219
Another amazing year of Delta fireworks brought to you by the Hilton Family! This is one of the Delta’s biggest events and one of the largest gatherings of personal watercraft in Northern California! Gather up your friends and family and come on over by car or boat for this exceptional (and FREE!) Delta fireworks show, beginning at dusk!
Looking for a place in the Delta for some grub and libations before you watch the extravaganza? Explore your options…

CA Free Fishing Day
2021-07-03 | CA
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…

Bat Talks and Walks
2021-07-01 18:45 - 21:45 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32B, Davis, CA, 95618
Starting July 1 through September 25
Days and times vary
Learn about one of the Delta’s amazing migratory species! One of the largest colonies of Mexican free-tailed bats takes up residence under the Yolo Causeway during the summer. Learn about these beneficial creatures in an online presentation in advance of your view date and then head out on a tour to watch them in action as they stream out just after sunset. You will have your own socially-distanced Pod Square for viewing.
Each Pod Square will be $50 and can have up to 4 people (not including those 3 years old or younger). Once you register for your Bat Walk date, you will receive an email with a link to register for your virtual Bat Talk. The Bat Talk is included in your registration. You may purchase up to 2 Pod Squares per transaction. Visit the Yolo Basin Foundation website for more information and to register.

Delta Marketing Workshop Series #3 – In-Person Marketing
2021-06-24 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 third workshop will focus on in-person marketing – why it’s important, location beautification, signage, repeat customer cards, add-on offerings, and more!

Please join us on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom for this free and informative session. There will be plenty of time for questions!
Register for this online event today!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wayne Thiebaud 100: Paintings, Prints & Drawings at the Crocker Art Museum
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.

River City Marketplace - CANCELED
2020-12-19 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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/.
