9DELTA SUMMER EVENTS

Heading to the Delta this summer? Here are nine sensational events and festivals to add to your calendar.

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Concerts in the Park: Stockton’s Victory Park hosts 12 free concerts over the course of the summer. Bring a picnic and enjoy the live entertainment from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 22. 1001 N. Pershing Ave. Free. Details: www.visitstockton.org/ events/concerts-in-the-park 2

Stockton Beer Week:

This 10-day celebration will hold beer events, including tap takeovers, beer and food pairings, trivia night and the third annual Brews & Shoes Showdown run. The Brew Fest runs July 13-22. $35. Details: stocktonbeerweek. com

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Movies at the Point: Head for the Weber Point Event Center this summer with blankets, chairs and a picnic for this Movies at Dusk series, which includes a screening of “Captain Underpants” on July 13, “Despicable Me 3” on Aug. 10, “Jumanji” on Sept. 14 and “Coco” on Oct. 12. Free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Free. 221 N. Center St. www. downtownstockton.org/events 4

Taste of the Delta: The 17th annual food and wine festival showcases the restaurants, breweries and wineries of the California Delta region. Enjoy wine, beer, food, vendor booths and live music from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 4 at Village West Marina, 6649 Embarcadero Drive. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Details: tasteofthedelta.com

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Stockton Buddhist Temple Japanese Food Festival & Obon Odori: The festivities include Japanese food, flower arrangements, martial arts and a variety of entertainment. This two-day festival will be held Aug. 4 and 5 at Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Drive. Details: https://bit.ly/2JANXYR 6

Stockmarket: This unique street festival began in 2015 with a mixture of food vendors, artists, makers and live music. This year it will be at its new location at Martin Luther King Plaza, on East Oak Street in downtown Stockton. This season’s events run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11 and Oct. 13. Free. Details: www.stockmarketca.com 7

Stockton-Con: Get your geek on at Stockton’s own version of Comic-Con. Stockton-Con focuses on San Joaquin Valley artists involved in comics and graphic novels, video games, anime, manga and more. The two-day event runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 at the Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St. Tickets $13-$22. Details: stocktoncon.com

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Stockton Labor Day Pow Wow: The indigenous peoples of the West will share their culture Aug. 31-Sept. 2 with the 37th annual Pow Wow, which showcases songs, dances, drums, arts and crafts, food and more. Browse the vendor booths for native foods, artwork, crafts and clothing. Free admission. Details: www.crazycrow.com/site/event/ stockton-labor-day-pow-wow 9

Lodi Grape Festival: Celebrate the grape harvest Sept. 13-16 at 413 Lockeford Street, Lodi. The festival offers entertainment, food, vendors, carnival, wine tasting and more. $6-$10. Details: www. grapefestival.com/p/241

— Lisa Herendeen, Staff