The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

April 19, May 17, June 21, 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).

April 20
Delta Loop Community Garage Sale, B&W Resort, Isleton, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free spaces; register by March 10. Sign-up sheets at all Loop marina offices.

Opening Day on the Delta Parade, San Joaquin Yacht Club, Bethel Island, noon. All floating craft welcome; no registration fee. Blessing of the Fleet, cash prizes for decorated boats, dinner and dancing.

Solano County Earth Day Cleanup, Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-noon. Marissa, [email protected].

Rio Vista Litter Pickers Earth Day Cleanup, Rio Vista Waterfront, 10 a.m. Meet at Promenade parking lot.

April 27
Swap Meet, Stockston Sailing Club, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 for non-member sellers; free for member sellers.

Riverfront Arts Fest, Downtown Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. People's Choice Art Show with prizes, Children's Art Exhibit, Children's Art Zone, live music, wine & beer pavilion. (707) 646-1710.

Opening Day, Oxbow Marina/Marina West Yacht Club, Isleton. Boat parade with blessing of the vessels, 3 p.m., preceded by vessel safety checks. To sign up for a free vessel safety check, call Tommy, (916) 764-1123.

Sherman Island Cleanup, north side of Sherman Island, Isleton, noon-4 p.m. Carpooling encouraged; not suitable for small children. Hope, (916) 612-8216.

May 4
River Rumble, Main Street, Rio Vista, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Food trucks, live music, adult beverages, vendors, jump house, teacher dunk tank, kids' activities.

May 5
Spring Market, Delta Bay, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 11
Asian Pacific Spring Festival, Locke, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dragon and Lion dance, martial arts, taiko drums, music, brush painting, arts & crafts, food. Free admission & free parking.

May 18
Cowboy Up! for Rio Vista CARE, St. Joseph's Hall, Rio Vista, 5 p.m. Social hour, 5-6 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m. Tickets, $100; sponsor tables, $1,200. Contact (707) 374-5243 or [email protected].

May 25, June 15, 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.)

June 8
Delta Ditch Run, Richmond Yacht Club to Stockton Sailing Club. 65-mile yacht race starting in Richmond and finishing down the San Joaquin River.

Tea Party Fundraiser, Senior Center, Rio Vista, 1-3 p.m. $35. Mark, (925) 628-8097.

June 15
Nautical Swap Meet, Owl Harbor, Isleton, 8 a.m.-noon.

June 15-16
City of Isleton Crawdad Festival, Main St., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Crawdads, seafood, Cajun specialities, BBQ and other food vendors, hurricanes, beer,  live music, car show, carnival, games, New Orleans-style parade, kids' zone,  local crafts, arts, souvenirs, street performers. Early bird special, $20; $15 seniors 65+, veterans and military; kids 12 and under free; $12-$40 parking; plus fees for each.

June 22
Saxon Creed MC Pig Roast, Lighthouse Church, Rio Vista, noon-4 p.m. $20 donation.

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.

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.

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