The Delta: Northern California's Inland Cruising Destination

October 2-4
Bass Fishing Derby & Festival, Rio Vista. Fishing tournament, live music, pancake breakfast, car show, vendor booths, fire truck rides.

Antique & Classic Boat Society Delta Cruise, B&W Resort, Isleton. Classic boats presented by the ACBS Northern CA/Lake Tahoe chapter. (916) 777-6161.

October 3
Lions' Car & Motorcycle Fundraiser, Main Street, Rio Vista. Registration at 7 a.m.; awards at 2 p.m. Tony, (530) 845-4893 or Joe, (919) 265-7857.

October 4, 11, 18, 15
Antioch Farmers' Market, Rivertown District, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, prepared foods. Plenty of free parking.

October 9
Main Street Concert, Rio Vista, 6-8 p.m. With Rio Vista Musicians Community Jam featuring: The Grinders, Groovy Judy, Main Street Mixed Up and more.

October 10
Craft Fair & Rummage Sale, Willow Berm Marina, Isleton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Interested participants contact [email protected].

Kids' Fishing Derby, Waldie Plaza, Antioch, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

October 11
Open Air Market, Main Street, Martinez, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Vintage, collectibles, antiques, arts & crafts.

October 15
Certified Farmers Market, Downtown Rio Vista, 4-7 p.m.

October 24
Fall Chili Cook-Off, Park Delta Bay, Delta Loop, Isleton. (916) 777-5588.

October 25
Open Mic, Heller's Art & Music Center, Rio Vista, 2-4 p.m. Play an instrument, recite poetry, show your latest art project or perform stand-up. Free; donations welcome.

Learn to Fish, Brannan Island SRA, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at the BISRA fishing pier. No experience needed. Loaner tackle available on a first-come, first-served basis. Interactive demo. A CDFW fishing license is required for everyone ages 16+. Free program; $10 park entry fee. Get free admission with a State Parks Pass available to check out from your library. Volunteers welcome. Contact [email protected].

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