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New drone show for Turlock’s Fourth of July festivities: What to know

in Event News

Eyes will be looking back toward the sky on the Fourth of July in the city of Turlock.

The city canceled its Fourth of July fireworks show in 2019. Since then, its festivities were anchored by the annual parade and car show in downtown. Now, five years later, they won’t be doing all the work themselves.

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Hot air balloons to fill the skies at Stanislaus County festival. See when and how to join in the fun

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Balloons, apricots, bikes and trikes, dairy and more will be celebrated in June across the greater Modesto region.

The second annual Skies the Limit Hot Air Balloon festival returns to Ceres, with plenty of other activities to enjoy.

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Love tacos? Margaritas? How to get discounted tickets to downtown Modesto festival

in Food & Drink/Event News

What’s better than a taco? Lots of tacos.

Where can you find lots of tacos? At the Modesto Taco Fest in downtown on April 27.

Over 35 food vendors will line up on I Street between 11th and 12th streets and on 11th Street between H & I Streets from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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New California festival to bring tamales, margaritas — and a job fair — to Stanislaus County

in Jobs & Employment/Event News

Who doesn’t love a good tamale, or making money? Stanislaus County residents can get their fair share of the Mesoamerican treat at the inaugural California Tamale Festival in the fall — and maybe even get a job in the process.

Riverbank resident Armando Duldulao is putting on the event, which will take place Oct. 15 between noon and 7 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Aside from a host of activities and entertainment (and plenty of shopping), visitors can attend a job fair that will be held during the event.

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New California festival to bring tamales, margaritas — and a job fair — to Stanislaus County

in Jobs & Employment/Event News

Who doesn’t love a good tamale, or making money? Stanislaus County residents can get their fair share of the Mesoamerican treat at the inaugural California Tamale Festival in the fall — and maybe even get a job in the process.

Riverbank resident Armando Duldulao is putting on the event, which will take place Oct. 15 between noon and 7 p.m. at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Aside from a host of activities and entertainment (and plenty of shopping), visitors can attend a job fair that will be held during the event.

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California Beer and Wine Festivals

in Event News/Food & Drink

By Michele E. Buttelman 

May and June abound with California wine and beer festivals. There is a festival for everyone including those looking for high end, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, or those just hoping to relax and find a new favorite brew or bottle of wine.  

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Gas prices near $3.50 at some stations in Stanislaus area. More holiday travel is expected

in Event News/Transportation

As gasoline prices drop to their lowest level in more than a year, more people have travel plans for Christmas and New Year’s festivities.

According to the American Automobile Association , about 15 million California residents are expected to travel for the last two holidays of the year. That amount of travel will be the third highest in more than 20 years, based on AAA data.

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List: The local Christmas parades and events coming to Northern California

in Event News

 Holiday cheer is sweeping through Northern California. Cities from Sacramento to Tracy and many more are celebrating the holiday season with family fun parades, festivals and events.

The following cities will be holding a Christmas parade and/or tree lighting and festivals you don’t want to miss:

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Ready to celebrate wine and cheese? When, where, and other fests coming to Modesto region

in Food & Drink

Popular community festivals abound in October throughout the greater Modesto region, signaling the start of fall.

Among the larger events are the Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival, the International Heritage Festival and the All Hallows Fantasy Faire.

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Looking to get out and have some fun? Where to find it in Modesto, Mother Lode regions

in Arts & Entertainment/Event News

A September full of festivals kicks off with three events in Newman, Turlock and the Mother Lode. They are just part of the entertainment planned in the Modesto region from Sept. 3-9.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FEST

The Sierra Nevada Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Arnold with more than 50 booths featuring handcrafted goods, specialty foods and antiques. In addition, the Ebbetts Pass Volunteer Fire Department will sell local ales.

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