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 Event showcasing the best of Mexican and Latin American heritage and culture at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, California starting Friday, May 1, Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3.
Come be amazed with its bustling Mercado, non-stop music and live entertainment, carnival rides, Ballet Folklórico, free kids activities, and PLUS over 200 booths for shopping, information, and fun with more than 30 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. The Band August will play a variety of Latin, Tejano, Old School and soulful Soul on Friday, May 1 at 5:30pm-7:30 pm. Free Admission. Admission will be free all days, with a $10 parking fee.
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.
Be A Cinco de Mayo Festival Vendor
To reserve booth space, or for more information, Artisans, Vendors, Agencies, and Nonprofits please contact Mark Apostolon at mapo@elconcilio.org
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, Inés Ruiz-Huston at iruiz@elconcilio.org or call (209)644-2623
Volunteers
We welcome volunteers! Please sign up using the bottom on the left. Those who volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours will receive a free t-shirt.
