The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination
2024 Delta Doin's
March 7-10
Sacramento Boat Show, Cal Expo. (916) 372-4239.
March 8
Crab Feed, St. Joseph's Catholic Church Hall, Rio Vista, 5:30 p.m. (dinner at 7 p.m.). All you can eat crab, salad, pasta, garlic bread. Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction. $75. Hosted by the California Striped Bass Association. Ken, (415) 602-1298.
March 9
Pot O'Gold Sip-and-Pour, Mubdie's, Isleton, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Soy candle-making classes with Coco's Candles, with a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Very limited seating, so purchase tickets in advance. $45. (916) 926-2896.
March 15, 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).
March 16
Brentwood-Oakley Yacht Club Dinner, Bridge Marina Yacht Club, Antioch, 5:30 p.m. Auction, food by Kinder's. Fundraiser for local Ducks Unlimited chapter. $60-$80. Jon, (925) 550-1470.
St. Patrick's Day Party, Manny's Barzerria, Isleton, 5-8 p.m. Irish folk music with Denny Rogers, special menu items.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Rusty Porthole, Bethel Island. Rob, (925) 684-3607.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, The Point Restaurant, Rio Vista. Reservations, (707) 374-5400.
St. Patrick's Day, Windmill Cove, Stockton. (209) 469-9300.
St. Patrick's Day, Lighthouse Sports Bar & Island Pizza, Isleton. (916) 777-4007.
St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl, Rio Vista. 5 p.m.: The Point, Best Pot of Gold, green beer, special 'Gettin' Lucky' drink. 6 p.m.: Pizza a-Go-Go, Best Couple or Group, beer & appetizer specials, turn in your Leprechaun Coins. 7 p.m.: Lucy's, Most Green, Scooby snacks. 8 p.m.: Foster's Big Horn, Best Leprechaun, Jell-O shots. 9 p.m.: Flamingo Lounge, Best Rainbow, karaoke, green beer, Jell-O shots, Andy's Special, spin the Wheel of Luck.
April 6
Opening Day, Stockton Yacht Club. Boat parade, 1 p.m. Theme: Hollywood Glitz and Glam. Dinner, 6 p.m., $30, with Glitz and Glam best-dressed contest. (209) 946-9259.
April 13
Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Rio Vista Museum, 11:30 a.m.
Opening Day Parade, Discovery Bay Yacht Club, Theme: Honor Our Heroes. Blessing of the Fleet, followed by parade at noon, followed by food and drink at the clubhouse.
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.
April 27
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.
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].
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Resources
Boat-in Dining
Visit Latitude 38's Boat-in Dining page for a comprehensive list of Delta and Bay Area dining destinations accessible from the water.