Upcoming events.
Holly Jolly Trade Show at Village 360
Saturday, Nov 12: 10am to 5pm
Sunday, Nov 13: 10am to 5pm
Join us and select makers at Village 360 for food, wine, art, music and makers.
73nd Annual Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival
Saturday, Oct 08: 10 am to 7 pm Vendor Booths Open
Sunday, Oct 09: 10 am to 4pm Vendor Booths Open
The Festival is free and OPEN to everyone!
The festival takes place on Front St. and Main St. and entrance is free. At Front and Sacramento Streets, you will find the Beer Garden, which has ice cold beer and wine (and the tip jar is donated to a local non-profit).
On stage Friday night, beginning at 4:00 pm, will be Network, Groovy Judy, and Livin’ Daylites. Saturday bands, beginning at 11:30 am, include River Ratz, Derek Abel Band, Strange Brew, and Briefcase Blues Brothers. Performing on Sunday beginning at 11:30 am will be Michelle Lambert, Afterglow, and Angela Street. There will be plenty of room to dance right in front of the stage and many tables and chairs if you would like to enjoy some lunch, dinner or snacks while listening to the great music. During band brakes and the changing of bands there will be opportunities to step on stage and sing some karaoke.
There will be many food trucks selling a wide variety of food items, soft drinks, and festival fare such as Parks Barks BBQ brisket, Tanas Catering (fish fry), Lira’s tri-tip, Rotary’s linguisa, lumpia, smoothies, ice cream cones, corn dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, and kettle corn, and more.
Vendors will be lining up on Front Street with many different items for sale. Jewelry, soaps, lotions, candles, Color Street nails, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Paparazzi jewelry, tie-dyed clothing, metal works, face painting, and much more.
The CARNIVAL IS BACK! Yes, after last year’s absence, the midway will be here to offer a variety of rides, including rides for the little ones! Discount tickets will be on sale in the next few weeks and will be sold at the Rio Vista Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce office and at Pets 4 All. The carnival will be in operation from Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, Oct 9.
To find out more details about the event please visit: www.bassfestival.com
Rodeo 2022 Chili & Salsa Cook Off and Car Show
Come out and vote for your favorite Chili, Salsa, and Car! Also enjoy music, food, and vendors!
Sip n’ Shop at Village 360
Join us and select makers at Village 360 for food, wine, art, music and makers.
Cruel Summer - Mare Island
You’re invited to celebrate Summer End with amazing makers and artisans, food vendors, and more under a warm Summer sun! Enjoy free kid activities including interactive art and games. Celebrate the top and emerging brands, makers, and artists. Buy, Trade & Sell and meet some of the best makers in the Bay Area.
Get your ticket here: Makers & Music Festival - Cruel Summer
Food, beer and wine, music, and more!
Show your support and help us raise funding and awareness for a great cause.
Support these Nonprofit organizations:
Vallejo’s People Garden
Global Center for Success
Superfuriends
First Chance Vallejo
Angels with a Heart
WAHEO
Food is Free Solano
Sustainable Solano
Summer Soiree Benicia
Join Benicia First's Ralph Jefferson and Kelly Baldwin, with Soroptimist International of Benicia on August 21st from 11am – 3pm at the Benicia City Park for an End Of Summer Soiree...
This event is to celebrate a year of successful events we have had so far giving back to our community. We will be rallying to get items needed for our local elementary school teachers for their classrooms that usually become out of pocket expenses for them during the school year.
Donation bins will be placed at local Starbucks locations, Hamann Real Estate, and collected the day of the event.
Here is a rundown of the event:
- FREE photos and photobooth courtesy of Bay Mixes Events with Music & Sound provided by Benicia's own DJ Jack Nas & DJ Nutrishious.
- LIVE performances by, Wavemaker, The Freeze 32* F, Farnsworth dance Academy & more...
- FREE arts and crafts
- Jump House courtesy of Jump Jump and Away
- Carnival games courtesy of Ing Bash
- Face painting courtesy of Anna Lea
- Beer Garden and Hot Dogs courtesy of the Benicia Lions Club
- Vendor booths courtesy of Macel with Diamond Creations & Events
- Raffle for Free DJ Party courtesy of DJ JACK NAS
-Characters Courtesy Of “My Once Upon A Time”
Thank you in advance for your eagerness to participate in a fabulous FREE City wide event
#BeniciaFirst
National Night Out Hercules!
National Night Out is observed annually on the first Tuesday of August. This night focuses on the community and raising awareness in the United States, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer. Join us at Refugio Valley Park from 6-8pm for some community fun. There will also be a food truck and a movie in the park.
Sip n’ Shop at Village 360
Join us and select makers at Village 360 for food, wine, art, music and makers.