There are plenty of activities and events in Manteca, no matter what time of the year it is.

Manteca is known as a "family city" and caters to many activities that everyone can enjoy, from the Crossroads Street Faire which showcases live entertainment alongside craft vendors from all over the U.S. to our Manteca Farmers Market that showcases the great agricultural qualities of the central valley.

Take a look at the great events that are going on in Manteca throughout the year!

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MANTECA?

Below you will find a list of our largest annual events. For more details and lots of other events, view our Event Calendar or click HERE to search for a specific event.

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The Manteca Visitors Center's online calendar of events is designed to display events that would be of general interest to visitors and citizens of Manteca. If you have any questions about whether or not your event fits our criteria, please contact the Visitors Center at (209) 823-7229 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Annual Events

January

Delicato Vineyards Annual Art Show

Over three hundred entries of artwork from throughout the state is displayed at the one of a kind art show.

(209) 824-3503 www.dfvwines.com

February

San Joaquin International Film Festival

This festival features the celebration of culture and media through the production of indie films.

www.sjiff.org

March

Lodi Spring Wine Show

Held at the Grape Festival Grounds this event is an opportunity to taste some of the wonderful wines of the valley.

(209) 369-2771 www.grapefestival.com

April

Manteca’s Crossroads Street Faire – Downtown Manteca is transformed with over 400 vendors at our annual Crossroads Street Faire. Come enjoy the arts & crafts, car show, carnival, entertainment and of course the great faire food. Free Admission. Free Parking

(209) 823-7229 Click HERE for more information.

Fun Run

Second Harvest Food Bank sponsors the annual run “Hit the Streets for Hunger” on the first day of the Crossroads Street Faire. This is a 5K Walk/Run and is held in conjunction with our Crossroads Street Faire. Download event information HERE or call Alanna Robins at (209) 239-2091.

May

Cinco De Mayo ~ Fiesta Day

Located at the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley this event highlights the Hispanic/American cultural with a Fiestas of food, entertainment, carnival and vendors

(209) 918-2499 www.HispanicChamberSJC.org

Memorial Day-Not Forgotten Celebration

This day pays honor to our country and those who lost their lives for us.

(209) 823-6121 www.manteca.org

June

Farmers Market

Downtown Tuesday Night Farmers Market in Manteca – The market has become a highlight of the summer in Manteca. Held every Tuesday night from June – August the market features fruit & vegetables, entertainment, arts & crafts, and lots of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM, Library Park 100 N. Manteca Avenue-Manteca, 95336

(209) 823-7229 Click HERE for more information.

July

Farmers Market

Downtown Tuesday Night Farmers Market in Manteca – The market has become a highlight of the summer in Manteca. Held every Tuesday night from June – August the market features fruit & vegetables, entertainment, arts & crafts, and lots of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM

(209) 823-7229 Click HERE for more information.

4th of July Celebration

Our annual parade and fireworks show sponsored by the City of Manteca

(209) 823-7229

August

Farmers Market

Downtown Tuesday Night Farmers Market in Manteca – The market has become a highlight of the summer in Manteca. Held every Tuesday night from June – August the market features fruit & vegetables, entertainment, arts & crafts, and lots of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM

(209) 823-7229 Click HERE for more information.

September

Night of Kings & Queens

Casino Night with Texas Hold'em Tournament sponsored by Give Every Child A Chance (209) 823-6222 www.gecac.net

October

Pumpkin Fair

Sponsored by the Sunrise Kiwanis this event is a tradition in Manteca the “Pumpkin Capital of the World”. Featuring over 200 vendors, entertainment, pumpkin contests and lots of pumpkin foods.

(209) 824-9555 www.Sunrisekiwanis.org

Dell’ Osso Farms Corn Maze & Family Farm

One of the area’s largest corn maze and family farm. This one of a kind adventure features pony rides, petting zoo, train & hay rides, food court, zip lines and the world famous snow hill. Grab your tubes and lets go sliding. Opened from October – March

www.pumpkinmaze.com

November

First Sip Lodi Wine Weekend

This is your opportunity to travel from winery to winery and taste some of Lodi’s wonderful wines.

(209) 367-4727 www.lodiwine.com

December

Twilight Christmas Parade

Sponsored by the Manteca Chamber of Commerce this event is held on the first Saturday of December and is the kickoff of the holiday season in Manteca

(209) 823-6121 www.manteca.org

Holiday on the Farm

Santa & his reindeer will be staying on the farm this year and all are invited to come by to visit. Dell’ Osso Farms features a snow tube mountain for sledding fun, a magical drive through over one mile of beautiful Christmas lights, a Christmas tree lot and general store.

This is the place to get you into the holiday spirit.

www.holidayonthefarm.com

Flags over Manteca

Hope you will join us in Manteca to see our 2,400 flags waving on these days

• January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• February: Presidents Day

• May: Armed Forces Day

• May: Memorial Day

• June 14: Flag Day

• July 4: Independence Day

• September: Labor Day

• September 11: Patriot Day

• November 11:VeteransDay.

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for any of the CVB Events or at the Visitors Center please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Shannon at (209) 982-0524