The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

Note that the Rio Vista Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic this weekend, April 25-28, Friday night-Monday morning.

May 15
Farmer's Market Opening Day, Downtown Rio Vista. Runs on the first and third Thursday of each month through October 16.

May 17
Artists' Reception, Mubdie's, Isleton, 4-7 p.m. Wine, food, honey tasting. Free. (916) 926-2896.

May 31
Riverfront Arts Fest, Rio Vista, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities, entertainment, people's choice art show with cash prizes, food, craft vendors, Art on Wheels and Waves, Art in Action pleine air painting demos, chalk art, Waling Art, wine pavilion, interactive youth art. (707) 646-1710.

Grand Opening, Asian American Heritage Park, Main Street, Isleton, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sacramento Taiko Dan, Capitol Chinese Orchestra, refreshments, museum tours. Sponsored by the Delta Education Cultural Society.

June 1
Spring Market & Yard Sale, Delta Bay, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts vendors, yard sale tables, beer/drinks tent, kids' games, Mister Illusion magician, TV's Gourmet Dogs, customer appreciation drawing. (Moved from May 3.)

June 7
Delta Ditch Run, Richmond Yacht Club to Stockton Sailing Club. 65-mile downwind sailboat race with a cruising division.

Bird Walk, Delta Meadows, Locke, 9 a.m. Celebrating National Trails Day. Stroll along the levee trails to spot and listen to birds in the property’s waterways, meadows and trees. The free walk welcomes all ages and experience levels. Binoculars are recommended, and participants are urged to bring water and sun protection.

June 7, 9
Just Transitions in the Delta, Jean Harvie Community Center, Walnut Grove, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Interactive exhibition and public workshop exploring future water management possibilities using participatory scenario planning.

June 12
Meditative Walk, Delta Meadows, Locke, 10 a.m. State Park staff will lead the group along the levee trails, stopping along the way to “engage the senses” with the local plants, wildlife, and water.  The free walk begins at the parking lot. Participants are urged to bring water and sun protection.

June 14
Nautical Swap Meet, Owl Harbor, Isleton, 8 a.m.-noon. Free space & free entry. Reserve a space, (916) 777-6055 or [email protected].

Tour of the Locke Boarding House Museum, 1 p.m. Free.

June 28
Runabouts on the River, Stocktons Sailing Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Classic & antique boats and classic cars, hot rods & modern performance cars on display, food & drink vendors, live music, free boat rides. Free admission.

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