Visit the California Delta

Wine and Paint at Heringer Estates
2020-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CA Free Fishing Day
2020-09-05, 2020-07-04 | 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…

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.

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.

River City Marketplace
2020-07-18 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.

Batty for Bats - CANCELED
2020-07-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 Chiles Road, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Get a closer look at thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats as they fly-out in the evening sky. Corky Quirk will be discussing these bats natural history and biology throughout the tour. The program will caravan to the bat viewing site in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
Maximum 35 guests. $75 per person.
For registration and details, visit the Yolo Basin event page.

Stone Lakes NWR Docent Tours - CANCELED
2020-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd, Elk Grove, CA, 95757
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Stroll along a flat, 2-mile trail to a wildlife viewing platform overlooking the wetlands to see possible visitors such as Sandhill cranes, shorebirds, and waterfowl. A volunteer will lead the walk and share the natural history of the area.
All ages are welcome. No reservations are required. Restrooms are available. Visit the Stone Lakes website for more details.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Explorer Series: Hawks of Summer - CANCELLED
2020-06-20 07:00 - 14:00 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 Chiles Road, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
Learn all about these hawks and other raptors as they make California their summer home. Join Jim Estep, a wildlife biologist in identifying these birds and their habitat. Estep has been working with Swainson’s Hawks for over 35 years and done a variety of research on species’ ecology. Whether you are a beginner or experienced learner about hawks, this tour is perfect for you.
Maximum 18 guests. $100 per person
See the details at the Yolo Basin event page.

San Joaquin County Fair - CANCELED
2020-06-18 - 2020-06-21 | San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Live music, rides, games, and more – the San Joaquin County Fair is back! With main stage entertainment, concerts, a carnival, agriculture, livestock, food, live entertainment, and exhibits – there is fun for everyone! Grab your friends and family and head out to the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds THIS weekend!
Fair hours: TBA
Advanced tickets: Stay tuned until Feb 13!
Visit the San Joaquin Fair website for details and purchase your tickets in advance.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes - CANCELED
2020-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day - CANCELED
2020-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current art exhibition. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.
Interested in Delta culture and history? Yeah, we are too! Here is a whole list of Delta museums for you to explore!

Dive into the Delta Series - CANCELED
2020-05-16 11:30 - 14:00 | Delta Kayak Adventures, 5 Marina Plaza, Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT THE DELTA KAYAK ADVENTURES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
It’s more exciting to explore the Delta through water! This series of tours is a perfect opportunity for you to explore different locations in the Delta each month by paddling through wetlands, lakes, sloughs, and tracts. Tours are offered once a month through June and each trip last is 2-3 hours. Single paddle tours are welcome to purchase at regular price. On the other hand, the more tours you sign up for, the more you save!
Locations
March 7, 2020 South Mokelumne 10am-1pm
April 18. 2020 Franks Tract 10am-12pm
May 16, 2020 Steamboat Slough 11:30am-2:00pm
June 13, 2020 Potato Slough 11am-2pm
Package Price
Any combination of 4 Tours = $299
For additional details, visit the event page.

Walk on the Wildside - CANCELED
2020-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | River Road, 8301 River Rd, Sacrameno, CA, 95832
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. VISIT REGIONALSAN WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS.
A FREE event filled with hiking tours, presentations, live animal shows, music, children’s hands-on activities. Plenty of guided and self-guided tours will be ongoing throughout the day so cease the chance to spot over 120 active great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, and egret rookery nests.
Check out event details at RegionalSan website.

Contra Costa County Fair 2020 - CANCELED
2020-05-14 - 2020-05-17 | Contra Costa Event Park, 1201 West 10th St., Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. SEE THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FAIR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.
A weekend celebrating the best of Contra Costa. Entertainment lined up for everyone from shows, Antioch Speedway events, livestock, and exhibits. You also can’t say a fair is a fair without FAIR FOOD! Go on a sweet adventure and tour the highlights of Contra Costa county.
For tickets and details, visit Contra Costa County Fair.

Asian Pacific Heritage Festival - CANCELED
2020-05-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Main Street, Locke, CA, 95690
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. SEE THE 2020 SPRING LOCKE FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS.
Experience traditional activities and live entertainment at the Asian Pacific Spring Festival. Find your self in awe of the lively lion dances and the boom of taiko drums. Expect brilliant artwork and traditional brush paintings being showcased along with a tea ceremony presentation. Visit historic Locke as the Asian Pacific heritage is livelier than ever.
Admission and parking are FREE.
View event details through the flyer or find more information at the Locke Foundation website.

Docent Tours of the Antioch Dunes - CANCELED
2020-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, 801 Wilbur Ave., Antioch, CA, 94509
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. CONTACT ANTIOCH DUNES FOR DETAILS.
Every Second Saturday docents lead tours of the Antioch Dunes, a National Wildlife Refuge that is otherwise closed to the public. The Dunes are home to the endangered Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark butterfly. Put on your hiking shoes and grab your water bottle to explore the only wildlife refuge in the country that has been established to protect endangered plants and insects.
10:00 AM (1-1.5 hour walk). All ages welcome. No reservations required. No restroom facilities. Call 707-769-4200 for more information or visit the Antioch Dunes website.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Haggin Museum Free Admission Day - CANCELED
2020-05-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT THE HAGGIN MUSEUM FOR DETAILS.
There is so much to explore at the Haggin Museum! You can explore Stockton’s regional history, walk the beautiful grounds, or see the current art exhibition. And you can do all of this for FREE every first Saturday of the month! Visit the Haggin Museum website for more information.
Interested in Delta culture and history? Yeah, we are too! Here is a whole list of Delta museums for you to explore!

Stone Lakes NWR Docent Tours - CANCELED
2020-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 1624 Hood Franklin Rd, Elk Grove, CA, 95757
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. CONTACT STONE LAKES FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Stroll along a flat, 2-mile trail to a wildlife viewing platform overlooking the wetlands to see possible visitors such as Sandhill cranes, shorebirds, and waterfowl. A volunteer will lead the walk and share the natural history of the area.
All ages are welcome. No reservations are required. Restrooms are available. Visit the Stone Lakes website for more details.
(Image from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Watercolor Hike - CANCELED
2020-05-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Lockeport Grill & Fountain, 13959 Main St, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS.
Join local Delta artist Martha Esche on the first Friday of each month for a gentle hike and the opportunity to paint a postcard watercolor painting. Art supplies are available for all participants. A water bottle, bug spray, a small snack, and a $5 donation are all recommended. Visit the event page for more details.

Lodi Beer Fest & State BBQ Competition - CANCELED
2020-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA, 95240
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

“DRINK GOOD BEER WITH GOOD FRIENDS”
VIP Tasting – $45 in advance or at the door (if available)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
It will feel like a one on one experience with participating breweries. All tickets include an hour early admission, unlimited tasting and a commemorative beer glass. A limited quantity of tickets will be sold.
General Admission – $30 in advance / $40 at the door
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All tickets include a commemorative beer glass and unlimited tasting.
Tickets are available:

Lodi Grape Festival office, 413 E. Lockeford Street in Lodi
Raley’s in Lodi and Morada
Fat City Brew & BBQ in Stockton
Stogie’s Cigar Bar in Lodi
Online

Designated driver tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

Ticket purchases through online are subject to a processing and handling fee.

Must be 21 or older to attend.

California State BBQ Championship
Contestants cook 4 meats:

Chicken
Pork Ribs
Boston Port Roast (Pork Shoulder/Boston Butt)
Beef Brisket

Which may be cooked using heat sources of

Wood
Pellets
Charcoal (lump or briquettes)

Entries are judged blindly on the following criteria:

Appearance
Tenderness
Taste

Rio Vista LUNAFEST - POSTPONED
2020-04-25 12:30 - 16:00 | The Diablo Ballroom Vista Club at Trilogy, ‪1201 Clubhouse Drive, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
UPDATE: DUE TO CURRENT EVENTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND IS PLANNED TO BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FALL. CONTACT THE EVENT COORDINATOR FOR DETAILS.
Ready, set… action! The LUNAFEST film festival will be exhibiting seven women-themed films. The Soroptimist International of Rio Vista presents this film fundraiser to help make a difference in girls and women in the community. There will be an afternoon and evening showing. Tune in for a fashion show in the afternoon and a designer purse raffle in the evening. Don’t worry about the concession snacks and drinks, they’re all provided!
Doors open at 12:30pm and movie starts 1:30pm.
Tickets $40 General Admission
Contact monicaawender@gmail.com or at (707) 580-1302 for details or visit the LUNAFEST website.
