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2024 Delta Doin's

March 30
Lions Club Egg Hunt, Wilson Park, Isleton, 10 a.m. For toddlers to sixth graders. Hidden surprises, prizes for the golden eggs.

March 31
Easter Egg Hunt, Walnut Grove Community Church, 11:30 a.m. For kids up to age 12. Prizes; bring a basket.

April 6
Opening Day, Stockton Yacht Club. Boat parade, 1 p.m. Theme: Hollywood Glitz and Glamour on the Delta. Starts at Windmill Cove and parades to downtown Stockton. $20 registration; proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club. Dinner, 6 p.m., $30, with Glitz and Glam best-dressed contest. (209) 946-9259.

April 13
Opening Day, Stockton Sailing Club. Open house, arts & crafts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lunch, noon-1 p.m. Free sailboat rides, free vessel safety checks, kids' games, 1-4 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet, 4 p.m., Dinner, 5 p.m. Public welcome; free admission. Vendors & artists call the office to reserve a spot. (209) 951-5600.

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 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.

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.

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].

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.

June 15-16
City of Isleton Crawdad Festival, Main St., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Crawdads & seafood,  live music, games, car show, activities, local crafts, arts, souvenirs, street performers. $22.62 admission; $14.17 parking.

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