Friday, May 1
from 12 PM to 10 PM
Saturday, May 2
from 12 PM to 10 PM
Sunday, May 3
from 12 PM to 11 PM
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 S Airport Way,
Stockton, CA 95206

Come to the San Joaquin County FairGrounds for the

2026 EL CONCILIO CALIFORNIA CINCO DE MAYO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Come Join the Central Valley’s Largest Annual Cinco de Mayo Multicultural Weekend Festival Event!
 
El Concilio California invites you to the Central Valley’s Largest Annual Cinco de Mayo Multicultural 3-Day Weekend Festival at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California starting Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.
 
Featuring three days of nonstop entertainment, fun, food, and games, for 31 years this event has been the Central Valley’s official Summer kick-off. 
 
Come be amazed with its bustling Mercado, non-stop music and live entertainment on the Main Stage, plus carnival rides, Ballet Folklórico, FREE kids activities, and PLUS over 150 booths for shopping, community resources, and fun with more than 20 vendors featuring foods from around the world!
 
Held at San Joaquin County Fairground in Stockton, CA (1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA), this free event is known as the Central Valley’s ultimate Cinco de Mayo extravaganza. Drawing an anticipated 60,000 revelers to the area, this celebration brings our communities together to honor and recognize our rich and wonderful tapestry of diversity. Experience traditional Hispanic culture, dance, and music.
 
The event launches on Friday, May 1 at 12 PM with a Carnival, food vendors, health fair, kid activities, car show, and two stages. 
 
Admission FREE all days. All-day parking is $10.
 
One of the oldest parades in the nation the Cinco de Mayo parade will begin at 10 PM on Sunday, May 3 in Downtown Stockton starting at Weber Institute along Weber Street up El Dorado Street and going around MLK Plaza and down Center Street. Parade winners will be announced at 4 PM at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds Main Stage.
 
SAVE $60 with a Family 4-Pack and over $150 with Group Sales Packages

To help families and community groups enjoy the festival together, El Concilio California is offering unlimited carnival ride and food Family Adventure 4-Packs, Group Packages, and reduced price Unlimited Carnival Ride Passes available during our pre-sale period.

Each Family 4-Pack (Save $60) includes:

  • 4 One-Day Unlimited Carnival Ride Passes
  • 4 Single Meal Vouchers valid at participating festival food vendors
  • 1 One-Day Free Parking Pass

One-Day Unlimited Carnival Ride Pass Pre-Sale (Save $10): Add additional Carnival Passes to your Family Adventure Pack, or purchase separately.

Group Packages (minimum of 10 guests = $150 Savings):

  • One-Day Unlimited Carnival Ride Pass for each guest
  • Single Meal Voucher for each guest (valid at participating festival food 
  • 5 One-Day Free Parking Passes (for 10 guests and one parking pass for every two guests above 10)
 
 

Be A Cinco de Mayo Festival Vendor

All food vendor spots have been booked. We have limited spaces remaining for exhibitors, artisans, merchants, and nonprofits. To apply, click on the button below to download our Cinco 2026 Vendor packet, or contact Elizabeth Guerrero at egue@elconcilio.org for more information.
 

Sunday 10AM Multicultural Parade

One of the oldest parades in the nation the Cinco de Mayo parade will begin at 10 AM on Sunday, May 3th in Downtown Stockton starting at Weber Institute along Weber Street up El Dorado Street and going around MLK Plaza and down Center Street.

To register for the the Sunday Multicultural Parade in downtown Stockton, click on the link below, or contact Inés Ruiz-Huston at iruiz@elconcilio.org or (209) 644-2623
 

Be A Cinco Festival Volunteer

We welcome volunteers! Please sign up for be either a festival or parade volunteer by clicking the link festival or parade volunteer link below. Those who volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours will receive a free t-shirt.