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20102010 MantecaManteca ConventionConvention && VisitorsVisitors BureauBureau VisitorsVisitors GuideGuide 2010 CVB MAGAZINE.indd 1 4/23/10 1:45:28 PM Ag in the valley id You Know…… Lorena’s Edible Garden Of the top 10 agricul- Open for special events or by Dtural producing counties appointment, this one-of-a-kind nationwide, seven are located in business is a must see. Almost 150 the Central Valley. varieties of herbs, butterfly and California has been the United hummingbird plants all naturally States' #1 agricultural state for grown. Call for an appointment. more than 50 years. In the Central 17397 Enterprise Rd., Valley, agriculture and agricultur- Escalon, CA – (209) 838-1457 – ally related activity accounts for www.lorinasediblegarden.com 32.9% of all employment. The Fruit Bowl Manteca’s Downtown Tuesday Here is the place to get it all. Night Farmers Market Fresh fruits and vegetables and a Summer nights are full of the wonderful bakeshop, along with sights and smells of the fresh nuts, honey, jams and olive oils all fruits and vegetables in downtown locally grown. Manteca. Join us for our weekly 8767 E. Waterloo Rd., Stock- market every Tuesday from June AG BEAUTY ton, CA – (209) 931-1196 – – August, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. The last week of February the countryside around Manteca, www.thefruitbowl.com Farmers, Food, Entertainment & Ripon, and Escalon explode with white and pink almond blos- Arts & Crafts. soms. The changing countryside – and orchards – is a visual treat Jessop Farms Library Park, 320 W. Center year-round. For more information, contact the Manteca Conven- 20 acres of organically grown Street, Manteca, CA. 95336 – (209) tion & Visitors Bureau at (209) 823-7229. blueberries and almonds that you 823-7229 – www.VisitManteca.org can pick or buy on site. You can’t ride or train through over one mile C & R Fisher Farms get fresher than this. Dell’ Osso Farms of Christmas lights. This is one This fruit stand is where you 21386 S. Murphy Rd. Ripon, Home to the area’s largest corn farm not to be missed. can buy fresh fruits & vegetable CA 95366 – (209) 824-0341 – maze each October and Holiday 501 S. Manthey Rd., just hours after they have been www.jessopfarms.com on the Farm complete with snow Lathrop, CA – (209) 982-0833 – picked. Open May – October sledding hill, tree farm and a hay- www.pumpkinmaze.com from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 7 days Lavender Hollow Farm a week. Fishers specializes in This seasonal farm is everything peaches, nectarines, pears, persim- a lavender lover could want. Tea mons, apples, nuts, cherries, apri- Room, and lavender gift items. cots, pluots, tomatoes and more. Call for schedule. “Friendly, courteous professionals offering 17747 E. Hwy.120, Ripon, CA 22244 McBride Ave, Escalon 95366 – (209) 982-4184 CA – (209) 838-2453 – the finest in personal dental care” www.lavenderhollowfarm.com Oakdale Cheese Factory Multi-Specialty Group Produces the best Gouda and Poots Cactus Farm Practice Since 1979 Quark Cheeses in the valley. Stop You will view over 100 varieties • Accepting New Patients by their country store for a variety of cactus all grown at Poots Farm. • 24 Hour Emergency Care of gifts, cheeses and baked goods. This is a must for cactus lovers. 10040 State Hwy 120, Oakdale 17229 E. Hwy 120, Ripon CA 1507 W. Yosemite Ave. Manteca, CA 95337 • 823-9341 CA – (209) 848-3139 95366 – (209) 599-7241 154 S. Yosemite Avenue, Oakdale corner of Yosemite & G 209-847-WINE (9463) www.mostwantedwinery.com PAGE 10 MANTECA VISITORS GUIDE 2010 CVB MAGAZINE.indd 10 4/26/10 5:20:11 PM EVENTS As dates and times of events Blossoms as they celebrate their change please contact the event annual festival featuring a car- coordinators or the Manteca nival, fun run, parade, tours and Convention & Visitors Bureau competitions. at (209) 823-7229 – www.visit- (209) 599-7519 – manteca.org for additional infor- www.riponchamber.org mation. San Joaquin International January Film Festival Delicato Vineyards This festival features the cel- Annual Art Show ebration of culture and media Over three hundred entries through the production of indie of artwork from throughout the films. state is displayed at the one-of- ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL www.sjiff.org a-kind art show. The Ripon Almond Blossom Festival that includes a parade, Valentine Tea at the Mansion (209) 824-3503 – www.dfv.com old-fashioned community events, carnival as well as an arts and crafts fair has been a tradition for almost half a century. For more Enjoy a Valentines day tea at information contact the Ripon Chamber of Commerce at (209) the beautiful McHenry Mansion February 599-7519. in Modesto. Women’s Connection 209-578-1524 Join us for this wonderful net- Sports Heroes 49er Eric Wright, Master Track working opportunity at Women’s Hall of Distinction & Field Medalist Irene Obera March Wellness & Leadership Confer- Join the Manteca Sports Com- and Olympian Cherie Sherrard. Lodi Spring Wine Show ence that features top speak- mission as they honor some of (209) 823-7229 – our local sports heroes. This is www.VisitManteca.org Held at the Grape Festival ers, vendor booths and lots of Grounds this event is an oppor- opportunities to meet with other not only a chance to help honor these local heroes but to meet Ripon Almond tunity to taste some of the won- women from our community. some of our special guests like Blossom Festival derful wines of the valley. (209) 823-7229 – Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Merri- The last weekend of February (209) 369-2771 – www.VisitManteca.org weather, SF 49er Dan Bunz, SF sees Ripon covered in Almond www.grapefestival.com WE’RE NOT JUST SOFTBALL Host your next company picnic, special event or birthday party at Big League Dreams! Give us a call and let us take care of all the details that will make your event a grand slam. We guarantee your event will be a “hit!” 209-824-2400 1077 Milo Candini Drive, Manteca (Hwy 120 at Airport Way) www.bigleaguedreams.com MANTECA VISITORS GUIDE PAGE 11 2010 CVB MAGAZINE.indd 11 4/26/10 5:20:45 PM EVENTS April Farmers Market in Manteca – Manteca’s Crossroads Street The market has become a high- Faire – On the first weekend light of the summer in Manteca. of April Downtown Manteca is Held every Tuesday night from transformed with over 400 ven- June – August the market fea- dors at our annual Crossroads tures fruit & vegetables, enter- Street Faire. Come enjoy the tainment, arts & crafts, and lots arts & crafts, car show, carnival, of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM entertainment and, of course, the (209) 823-7229 – great faire food. Free Admission. www.VisitManteca.org Free Parking. (209) 823-7229 – July www.VisitManteca.org Farmers Market Downtown Tuesday Night Fun Run Farmers Market in Manteca – Second Harvest Food Bank The market has become a high- sponsors this annual run “Hitting light of the summer in Manteca. the Streets for Hunger.” This is Held every Tuesday night from SENIOR GAMES a 5K Walk/Run and is held in June – August the market fea- The Manteca Senior Games feature athletes over 50 years com- conjunction with our Crossroads peting in a wide range of events. For more, go to www.visitman- tures fruit & vegetables, enter- Street Faire. teca.org or call (209) 823-7229. tainment, arts & crafts, and lots (209) 239-2091 – of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM www.visitmanteca.org (209) 823-7229 – Shops at Orchard Valley this events such as Track & Field, www.VisitManteca.org Stockton Asparagus Festival event highlights the Hispanic/ Pickleball, Softball, Martial Arts, This three-day event features American culture with a Fiesta BMX, Tennis, Swimming, Vol- 4th of July Celebration food, entertainment, contests and of food, entertainment, carnival leyball, and Basketball. Our annual parade and fire- celebrates asparagus. Stop by for and vendors. (209) 823-7229 – works show sponsored by the the asparagus ice cream. (209) 918-2499 – www.VisitManteca.org City of Manteca. (209) 644-3740 – www.HispanicChamberSJC.org (209) 823-7229 – www.asparagusfest.com Best of Manteca www.visitmanteca.org Senior Games This event is our way of high- May The Manteca Senior Games lighting some of the “Best” in Escalon Park Fete Cinco De Mayo ~ Fiesta Day features athletes over 50 years Manteca businesses. Parade and Festival in down- Located at the Promenade of age competing in various (209) 823-7229 – town Escalon. www.VisitManteca.org www.escalonchamber.org Memorial Day Parade August This parade pays honor to our Farmers Market country and those who lost their Downtown Tuesday Night lives for us. Farmers Market in Manteca – (209) 823-6121 – The market has become a high- We Buy Gold & Diamonds www.manteca.org light of the summer in Manteca. Held every Tuesday night from Fine Jewelry Repairs Monday-Saturday • 10-6pm Zinfest Wine Festival, Lodi June – August the market fea- HgEh\Zmbhgmhl^ko^rhnk Closed Sunday Over 40 vintages will be fea- tures fruit & vegetables, enter- C^p^ekrK^iZbkG^^]l Habla Español tured at this Lodi Lake event tainment, arts & crafts, and lots which will include local restau- of food. 4:30 – 7:30 PM Manteca 1167 S. Main St. • 209.824.2300 rants, entertainment, arts & crafts (209) 823-7229 – & lots of great wines. www.VisitManteca.org Manteca’s Oldest Originally Owned Business (209) 367-4727 – www.zinfest.com X –Fest American Graffiti Weekend Here is your chance to party The home of American Graf- in the streets in downtown fiti, Modesto will again go back 508 E. Yosemite Ave Modesto. Bands, food, drinks to the 50s' for their annual Car Manteca Ca 95336 and lots of fun.