Ripon Almond Blossom Festival & Parade

February 19-22, 2026

Ripon Chamber of Commerce
riponchamber.com

Ripon Almond Blossom Parade

• Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1 p.m.
• Grand Marshal: San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club
• Theme: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Swiss Club "Red, White, and Edelweiss"
• Route: Parade travels on Main from Stockton Ave. through Historic Downtown Ripon; turn right on Vera Ave.; turns left on 4th Street ending near Stockton Ave. intersection just beyond Ripon Community Center (334 Fourth St.) Prizes awarded for best floats, equestrian, bands and community groups. 

Ripon Almond Blossom Carnival

• Location: Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River R0ad
•  2026 hours: Feb.19, 5-10 p.m. | Feb.20, 4-10 p.m. | Feb.21, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Feb.22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ripon Almond Blossom Festival Schedule

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6-7 p.m.

Almond Blossom Fashion Show
Calvary Reformed Church, 741 2nd Street, Ripon, CA
$12.51, eventbrite.com
Almond Blossom Queen / Miss Ripon Fashion Show features all ten Queen contestants in spirit wear, first day of school outfit, and formal wear. Event includes light desserts, coffee, and more. Mingle 5:30-6 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

• Almond Blossom Bake Off 7-10 a.m.
  Ripon Community Center, 334 Fourth St, Ripon, CA
  Enter your favorite baked good.
• Almond Blossom Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. at Ripon Community Center, 334 Fourth St. All-you-can-eat Italian experience meant to be shared with family & friends is hosted by Ripon Lions Club.
• Carnival 5-10 p.m. in Mistlin Park
• Almond Blossom Queen Coronation  7-8 p.m.
  Ripon Community Center, 334 Fourth St, Ripon, CA
  See the crowning of 2026 Miss Ripon/Almond Blossom Queen, one of the city's teens.

Friday, February 20, 2026, 2-10 p.m. Mistlin Park

• Almond Blossom Festival with Vendor Showcase 2-8 p.m.
  Browse crafts, food and club booths near the Carnival grounds.
• Carnival  4-10 p.m.
• Teen Night on Stage 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Grange Almond Blossom Pancake Breakfast 6-10 a.m.
  Ripon Grange Hall, 827 Ripona Ave., Ripon, CA
  Pancake, eggs and ham served with coffee, milk or juice.
• Burrito Breakfast 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 206 S. Stockton Ave.
• Almond Blossom Fun Run 1 Mile & 8K Races 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Mavis Stouffer Park, 1000 Stouffer Street
• Immanuel CRC Bake Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 517 Orange Ave.
• Craft & Bake Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ripon Senior Center, 433 S. Wilma Ave.
• Diaper Derby  10-11 a.m. at Ripon High School, 301 N. Acacia Ave., Pre-register to enter
• Festival Vendors 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in Mistlin Park. Vendors sell gourmet foods and nuts, apparel, home decor and more
• Community Art Show 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ripon High School Multi-Use Building, 301 N. Acacia Ave.
• Carnival 11 a.m.-10 p.m. in Mistlin Park
• Live Entertainment on Community Stage 12-10 p.m. in Mistlin Park
• Tri-Tip Fundraiser 12-3 p.m. at 435 Maple Ave.
• Almond Blossom Parade 1-2 p.m. downtown
• Almond Blossom Dance 7-11 p.m. at Swiss Hall, 110 N. Manley Road. Drinks and food sold. $10 admission at the door, age 21+ event.

Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mistlin Park

• Festival Vendors 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors sell gourmet foods and nuts, apparel, home decor and more
• Carnival 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Live Stage Entertainment 12-5 p.m.

Now in its 64th year in 2026, the Ripon Almond Blossom Festival isn't just a tradition - it's the biggest event of the year with activities, entertainment, foods and fun for all ages. Launched in 1962 to pay homage to the city's roots with perfect climate and soil for growing almonds, springtime in Ripon is one of the most beautiful times to see the blossoms on the almond trees. That's why the event is perfectly timed and held the last full weekend in February each year.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.