{"id":1212,"date":"2022-05-10T20:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T20:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mcgeorge.edu\/peopleofpacific\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:14:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:14:39","slug":"stockton-flavor-fest-spotlights-regional-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2022\/05\/10\/stockton-flavor-fest-spotlights-regional-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Stockton Flavor Fest spotlights regional diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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An aerial view of crowds gathered for a concert at Weber Point Event Center in Stockton. Photo courtesy of Visit Stockton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you have family coming to town for Commencement weekend, consider exploring the city\u2019s diversity at Stockton Flavor Fest<\/a> on the historic downtown waterfront. This two-day celebration of Stockton\u2019s multi-cultural communities and cuisines will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Stockton organized the festival with the support of the City of Stockton, local nonprofits, vendors, artists and creatives in order to spotlight Stockton as one of the most diverse cities in the country and to highlight abundant flavors of this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts and crafts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The festival showcases arts, crafts and handmade products. You can also explore exhibits, workshops and live demos from local artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 40 restaurants and food trucks will represent the region\u2019s diverse food scene. Make sure to stop by the kitchen demo area so you can see local chefs and food experts showcase their talents. Those 21 and over can enjoy craft beer, wine and cocktails in a separate 4,000-square-foot tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live entertainment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No festival is complete without great live entertainment. Stockton Flavor Fest will feature several local and regional acts ranging from electronic music to Latin and soul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lineup will culminate in world-class performances from The Tierra Legacy on Saturday and from The Ohio Players on Sunday. Some of the Tierra Legacy members have originally played with the chart-topping 1970\u2019s band Tierra hailed by leading music industry magazines as \u201cBest R&B Vocal Group.\u201d The Ohio Players, recipients of three consecutive platinum albums, are the 1970s pioneers of street funk and underground R&B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Both festival days run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Single day admission is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n