Festivals & Events in the California Delta
The California Delta is host to some wonderful festivals and events. Just about any time of year, something is going on. We've put together some short stories and photos on a few of them. Also, be sure to check out our Event Calendar to keep up-to-date on what's happening here in the Delta.
March
Isleton Asian Celebration
The Isleton Asian Celebration has not been held for several years now, but the Isleton Chamber of Commerce website states that it will be back in 2008... Click here to read more and view photos
April
Stockton Yacht Club Opening Day Parade
These photos are from the April 2003 Stockton Yacht Club parade, which started at Light 39 in the Stockton Deepwater Channel and turned around in McLeod Lake at the Stockton waterfront.... Click here to read more and view photos
May
Delta Loop Fest
The Delta Loop Fest takes place every May on the famed Delta Loop. Visitors have their choice of happenings all along the Delta Loop, located in the central Delta... Click here to read more and view photos
June
Crawdad Festival
Every year on Father's Day weekend, thousands of people arrive in the small town of Isleton, population 860. They come for the crawdads, music, carnival, vendors and more that is the annual Crawdad Festival... Click here to read more and view photos
July
Barron Hilton Fireworks
The Barron Hilton Fireworks Display is always an explosive success. Boats start coming in at least two weeks ahead of time, and by the weekend, they are anchored gunwale to gunwale along the shores of the islands... Click here to read more and view photos
Bethel Island 50's Bash
Shiny classic cars, catfish races, Harleys, music, Louisiana fried catfish, hushpuppies, crafts and more are the order of the day during Bethel Island's annual 50's Bash sponsored by the Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce... Click here to read more and view photos
Delta Pear Fair
Every year on the last Sunday of July , the small California Delta town of Courtland hosts the Delta Pear Fair to celebrate the local pear harvest... Click here to read more and view photos
December
Oxbow Marina Lighted Boat Parade
Oxbow Marina holds its annual Lighted Boat Parade every December. The day is filled with activity as people put the finishing touches on their masterpieces... Click here to read more and view photos