Lodi Grape Festival September 13-16, 2012   grapefestival.com

Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight
Sunday, noon to 11 p.m.

413 E. Lockeford Street
Lodi, CA 95240

The theme of Lodi's Grape Festival is "A Whole Bunch of Fun".  From  4-H Clubs countywide to Lions Clubs,  Boy Scouts,  Future Farmers of America,  Farm Bureau and Grange Associations, organizations raise money by selling products at the Festival or by entering the wide variety of agriculture-related competitive exhibits offered each year. Be sure to see the ever popular Grape Stomp Competition.

The event includes a grape displays, competitions, and lots of great vendors where you can eat all sorts of food. There's a carnival and midway with games and entertainment. Community groups, bands and many things to see and do are in store at the Lodi Grape Festival.

The Festival's mission and main purpose is to promote the agriculture and agricultural products of San Joaquin County, and to offer diverse forms of agricultural education. The Festival strives to present unique, family – oriented exhibits that not only entertain, but educate and enlighten.

In addition, the Festival provides an opportunity for many other non-profit groups to raise funds for community and charitable projects.  Well over $150,000 is raised annually by non-profit groups as a result of the Festival, in addition to the more than $30,000 in prize money paid out by the Festival each year to individuals and groups for their exhibits.

Admission Prices (subject to change)

* Children 5 & Under: Free
* Youth 6 - 12: $4.00 (Free on Thursday, Kids Day)
* Adults: $8.00
* Book of 5 admission tickets: $20.00 in advance
* Unlimited carnival ride wristband: $20.00 in advance