The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

June 29
Runabouts on the River, Stockton Sailing Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Classic & antique boats, classic cars, hot rods, modern performance cars, free boat rides, food & drink vendors, live music. Free admission.

June 30
130th Birthday Celebration, City Park, Rio Vista, 7-10 p.m. Swimming at the pool until 8 p.m., free BBQ hot dogs with condiments; bring your own sides. Entertainment at 7:30; celebration cake at 8:15; movie at 9 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, but no alcohol.

July 4
Hilton Foundation Fireworks Show, Venice Island, San Joaquin River, dusk.

Fourth of July Celebration, Waldie Plaza, Antioch, 4 p.m. Parade, live entertainment, local food vendors and trucks. Games Zone at City Hall, dunk tank fundraiser. Fireworks at dusk.

July 6
Independence Day Celebration, Marina West Yacht Club, Oxbow Marina, Isleton. Pancake breakfast, with seatings at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.; door prizes every hour; $15 benefits Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates; John, (916) 600-6026. Boat parade, 1 p.m., on Georgiana Slough past Oxbow homes then down to B&W; Tommy, (916) 764-1123.

July 4, August 31
Free Fishing Days, California.

July 13
Rio Vista Hot Shots Fundraiser, D.H. White School, 4:30-9 p.m. Food, gaming. Dinner at 5:30: tri-tip, chicken. No-host bar. $40 in advance (purchase tickets at RV Fire Station 55 or Pets 4 All); $50 at the door.

July 14
Sunday Market, Delta Bay, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Theme: Dog Days of Summer, with Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue adoption event. Arts & crafts vendors, food & beverages, live music.

July 18, August 1, August 10
Farmers Market, Downtown Rio Vista, 4-7 p.m. Kids' activities, acoustic live music, fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey, more. Each market will have a different theme.

July 19
Bad Art Night, Walnut Grove Library, 5 p.m. Supplies and snacks provided. All skill levels and ages (kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

August 3
Delta Dinghy Ditch Race and Cruising Rally, Rio Vista to Lake Washington on the Sacramento Deep Water Channel. A 30-mile downwind drag race on a flood current, organized by the Lake Washington Sailing Club in West Sacramento. After-race dinner, music, and awards will follow at the clubhouse. The race is open to any centerboard sailboat or pre-approved keelboat.

August 3-4
Stockton Sailing Club Overnight Race for sailboats on the San Joaquin River. From Stockton to Antioch and back.

August 10
Taste of the Delta, Windmill Cove, Stockton, 1-4 p.m. Live music, beer, wine, food, auction, arts & crafts. $45 in advance or $50 at the door, includes a souvenir glass. A fundraiser for the California Delta Chambers.

August 17, September 21
Saturday Street Fair, Downtown Rio Vista, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Music, art, jewelry, crafts, food. (Formerly called Sidewalk Saturday.)

August 24
Hog August Bites, Downtown Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Rib & chili cookoff with people's choice awards, car & truck show, craft vendors, kids' zone, more. Fundraiser for local organizations.

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