We decided to come here on the last day of the festival. The festival itself seems small and it was…read morea disappointment. We ended up getting food from the cali garlic alley. Here they offer garlic french fries, garlic mushroom & onion bread bowl, garlic pesto pasta and the garlic maple brown sugar ice cream. We opted getting both the garlic fries and garlic fries with bacon. Both didn't have a strong garlicky taste like the ones that you get at the county fair. There was no garlic aftertaste. As for the garlic maple brown sugar ice cream, you can hardly taste the garlic in it. It mostly tasted like the maple brown sugar. Besides the food from the cali garlic alley, they have other food vendors and also a few vendors selling items as well. There is a pageant show, cooking demos, the show & shine car show, photography exhibit, splash zone for the kiddos, monster truck rides and pony rides. Overall, we've been to better festivals and this one was not worth going to. It's their 2nd year for this festival and it was lacking. Hopefully next year would be much better but unfortunately we won't be attending the next garlic festival event.

I'm sorry but if anyone gave this "festival" more than 1 star, its all cap. This festival was trash…read morejuice! Compared to the Gilroy garlic festival, theres really no comparison. Maybe it will get better in the future since this was the first time Stockton hosting the Garlic festival. I'm a garlicholic and to be honest with you, this spot did not fulfill my addiction. When I left the festival I got in my car and drove to tue nearest grocery store to buy garlic. Lol jk It sounded funny tho. I honestly didn't see all the garlic foods except for garlic fries. I didn't see the ropes of garlic for sale, the elephant garlic for sale. It just seemed boring. Yea it was koo because there was pavement and we didn't have to walk on dirt and get all dusty. There was lots of stuff missing but like I said, it was Stocktons first time hosting so hopefully in the future they get better. They did have a room with like one artistic picture every 4 feet away from the next picture in a dark room and they did have a car show with some dope rides and also had some actual rides for the kids to get on but for me it still wasn't as exciting as the original Garlic festival.

I forgot I had this in my drafts from the festival but still wanted to share! We went on Sunday…read morearound 2pm, so I expected some items to be sold out, but I was super bummed I missed out on the baklava. I bet it was amazing. We got lucky and were still able to get some gyros, hummus, and iced coffee. I got the chicken gyro, and it was pretty good, but not the best I've had (probably because they were rushing to get as many out as possible). My husband wanted to try the coffee, and I'm glad he did, it tasted really good. I'm not usually a cherry-anything type of person, but the sour cherry Loux made me question myself because it was so refreshing on a warm day. I was disappointed with the hummus and pita though, the pita was cold and dry, and the hummus didn't have much flavor, which is a bummer because I love hummus. Definitely skip that one. We might try again next year on the first day to see if it's better, but overall, I'm glad we got to check it out!

Coming here has been an annual tradition for my family and I. It started with my mom who has been…read moreattending this festival for almost 40 years. It's always the weekend after Labor Day. Every year their admission cost goes up. I remember when it was $2/person. This year it was $5. I appreciate that they always reserve extra parking spots w.cones for the folks who are handicapped. The food is obviously festival priced. I do wish they'd introduce new Greek items because it's the same food every year. Our go-to items include: iced Greek coffee, gyros, tons of pastries inside the hall, & loukoumades (Greek donut balls w/honey and Walnuts). I waa craving a baklava sundae. Its vanilla ice cream with a crushed baklava piece, topped with whipped cream and crushed Walnuts. Unfortunately that's the last time I'll be getting it because I almost broke my tooth by biting into a Walnut shell that was in the nut topping!!! The live Greek music is great and made me feel like we were back in Athens, having dinner in Plaka at a sidewalk taverna.

Super disorganized. Parking was $10. Must get there early if you want anything in walking…read moredistance. Everything seem like it wasn't carefully plan I thought they would do better since they have been in this location for the last couple of years. Asparagus batter was Awful, way too salty. $20 for each order and I bought 3 orders, and I could not eat 1 order. The Asparagus stalks were not cut so it wasn't edible. I would recommend purchasing discount tickets at SaveMart which is half of the entrance fee.

Not very good food, vendors are your usual junk, usually hot and not that great. It needs better…read morefood, better vendors and activities - think bracelet/necklace making for kids, making dream catchers, better face painters, like tarot, fortune reading, do chair massage, get local resteraunts to come and offer samples or special small orders for sale of their food on select items they can bring/make at a fair/dog activities/trampolines, hats for sale, water bottles for sale, hand held fans for sale - things people will actually buy. Better activities

Soul Food Festival- Location Weber point in Stockton, CA…read more So this was the 8 th annual Soul Food Festival in Stockton, Ca. It's on August 1st of every year. This was the first time I ever heard of the event. I came here with my Grandpa and our friend to check things out. The admission was free and the parking was free since it was on a Sunday. Inside there was all kinds of booths with different types of soul food. We decided to try out some Jamaican food from Delroys. I had this chicken called jerk chicken with rice, beans and a salad. The jerk chicken was really good, whatever spice they use. It hit the spot and the Jamaican rice was bomb as well. The beans were like a pork n beans and the salad was pretty much a house salad. My Grandpa had a tri tip sandwich and he enjoyed the Sammy. Our friend ribs, greens, Jamaican rice and beans. From what our buddy said "the ribs are really good". There was some booths that sold clothes and some had where you can get your hair did. There was live entertainment and it was under a big tent. So you wouldn't be in the sun. Also the water fountain was on for the kids to have fun in the sun. So yeah, I had a great time. We'll definitely be back next year on August 1st. Hope to see you there. Sincerely VD taking yelp into a different direction.

Really enjoyed coming to Stockmarket event. I met local vendors who created a one of a kind…read morecrafts. I bought a bunch of really cool items and one of them was a hand made, engraved fridge magnet. I also met several artist in ceramics and wood working who works with their craft at a shared creative space in downtown Stockton. They also had live music which I enjoyed just sitting down listening while admiring the nice waterfront overlooking the sailboat. I had a great time here and would come back again. Best of all, the San Joaquin Bike Coalition provided a place to valet park our bikes. Very worthwhile visit. Cheers!

Awesome Downtown Stockton event! Downtown needs more of these. Live music, multiple types of local…read morevendors from delicious food trucks to different types of arts & crafts. I love supporting local businesses! This event provides that opportunity. Dustbowl Brewery was there also selling between 4-6 different seasonal brews. Good family event. Try the MoMo's Frigid Frog Shaved Ice truck. My cousin owns it and their shaved ice tastes awesome.

We were impressed! It started slow, but then the boats just kept comming. (Well over 50) We saw…read moresome huge yachts but our favorite was a lil dingy with a huge rubber ducky on it. Some had dancing santas, dragons & some fun light effects. Multi generational fun for everyone!

Delta Reflections Lighted Boat Parade -Saturday, December 7, 2013, 6-8 p.m…read more Location: McCloud Lake at the Downtown Waterfront, mwyc.org 2013 was the 31st year for the Stockton Delta Reflections Boat parade and it did not disappoint! Lots of folks braved the low 20's frosty night air to wait expectantly for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department Boat to lead the pack of festively decorated boats. They shot their water hoses high up into the air, careful not to douse all the chilled onlookers or other boats in the lineup. They shone their green and red lights up towards the spray to create a beautiful icy rainbow. Many other entrants cruised by many dressed in Santa attire and called out gleefully to the crowd, "Merry Christmas"! The onlookers respond in kind and added a nice round of applause. The Boat Parade is one Christmas tradition I hope will always be around.

This used to be called the Tracy Dry Bean Festival. I guess the new name is catchier…read more Never attended the old event as I missed it last year and before that I wasn't in these parts. But it was a good time. Nice small town festival with local vendors and lots of yummy local foods. There were two stages playing music at opposite ends. One in the Great Plate parking lot and the other right up at the corner of Central and 10th. As you can imagine central was closed for that entire stretch of road. The Lockeford Sausage was delicious and the El Toro Tacos from the taco truck did not disappoint. I got to sample wines from windmill ridge and Ramon rios wineries. There were also a couple of beer/microbrew spots as well. There was an activity tent for the kids, a produce area so you can sample and buy fresh local fruits and veggies, and even a chili cook off. Good times for the whole family.

First time attending the Lodi Fair. I'm used to the 2 in Oakland growing up. This was the same just…read moreupgraded! They had a lot more to offer from food vendors, regular misc vendors and activities for the kids. Plenty of parking (however pin your car and remember what lot you're in!) I didn't realize there were 2 entrances. We entered in the front, yet when we were leaving we walked out through the back and didn't recognize or notice until we got all the way out that our car was on the entirely opposite side. Luckily they allowed us to re-enter so we didn't have to walk around. It was definitely packed, parking can be paid with Apple Pay! Purchase tickets online a few days before the fair for the best deals! I can't wait for next year to come back and enjoy some sun, rides, and carnival foods.

I throughly was impressed by all the great food, entertainment, and rides and games here. But I…read moreended up having such a poor experience! There were too many people to enjoy anything there were no seating for me and my family when we wanted to watch the performance. The lines were very long for absolutely everything except the food and drinks which constantly made us give up and walk away. Everyone was scattered everywhere and it was hard for my family to stay together. I loved the idea and concept of the grape festival but honestly wish there was some sort of capacity limit. Also. My daughter was waiting in line for numerous rides and they were telling her she was either too short or too tall to rides and my niece is actually one inch taller than my daughter and was let on rides. Over all I just wish there was a capacity limit so we could've enjoyed the festival more throughly.