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the San Joaquin to the Feather. The best
place to enjoy river life is in the Sacra-
mento Delta, with lush wetlands among
vast orchards. The Sutter Buttes—consid-
ered the world's smallest mountain
range—rise above the flat valley at its
northernmost point.
Heritage & Culture
Agriculture has drawn a diverse group of
people to the Central Valley over the years,
including migrant workers from Latin
America, Dust Bowl-era farmers and enter-
taining country music masters. Visitors are
always welcome to join regional celebra-
tions, from harvest days to Basque festivals
to Portuguese festas—complete with
bloodless bullfights.
Family Fun
Families who love the ourdoors and wide-
open spaces will find plenty to do in the
Central Valley. Escape the summer heat by
tubing down the Sacramento River, discover
the amazing Forestiere Underground Gar-
dens in Fresno, wander through the historic
delta town of Locke, or gawk at restored mil-
itary aircraft at the Castle Air Museum.
SPECIAL
EVENTS 2017
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MARCH MEET March 2-5, Bakersfield famosoraceway.com
ROGUE PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL March 2-11, Fresno roguefestival.com
PICNIC DAY April 22, Davis picnicday.ucdavis.edu
ZINFEST WINE FESTIVAL May 12-14, Lodi zinfest.com
AMERICAN GRAFFITI CAR SHOW & FESTIVAL June 9-11, Modesto americangraffitifestival.com
VILLAGE FEST Sept. 9, Bakersfield bakersfieldvillagefest.com
FESTIVAL OF ROSES Sept. 9, Wasco ci.wasco.ca.us
BIG FRESNO FAIR Oct. 4-15, Fresno fresnofair.com
BRUBECK FESTIVAL Oct. 20-21, Stockton pacific.edu/Brubeck-Institute.html
SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL Nov. 3-5, Lodi cranefestival.com
