The Almond Blossom Festival is Ripon's largest tradition of the year with an entire weekend of celebrations and events. Beginning in 1962, the Almond Blossom Festival is steeped in history and has become more than just a festival, but a season of tradition, memories, and Ripon comradery.

The Almond Blossom Festival is always the last FULL weekend of February with this year's dates ranging from Thursday, February 22nd- Sunday, February 25th, 2024. There are many events that happen around Ripon that weekend, but the festival itself is put on and run by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. Chamber events include - The Miss Almond Blossom/Miss Ripon competition, the carnival at Mistlin Sports Park, the vendor fair at Mistlin Sports Park, the Fun Run, the Almond Blossom Parade, and the Diaper Derby.

This year we are proud to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the Almond Blossom Festival and honor the traditions and history of our town.

Schedule of Events

February 22, 2024

7:00 Am-10:00 Am: Bake Off - Ripon Community Center
4:30 Pm-7:00pm: Lion's Club Spaghetti Dinner - Ripon Community Center (Large Side)
5:00 Pm-10:00 Pm: Abf Carnival Opens "Two Dollar Ride Night" - Mistiin Sports Park
7:00 Pm: Miss Almond Blossom Coronation - Ripon Community Center (Small Side)

February 23, 2024

9:00 Am-3:00 Pm: Senior Center Craft & Bake Sale
2:00 Pm-8:00 Pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistlin Sports Park
4:00 Pm-10:00 Pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
4:00 Pm-8:00 Pm: Community Stage "Teen Night" Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park
Quarterback Club Golf Tournament

February 24, 2024

6:00 Am-10:00 Am: Ripon Grange Pancake Breakfast - Ripon Grange Hall
7:00 Am-12:00 Pm: American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 190 10th Annual Burrito Breakfast - American Legion Hall
8:30 Am: Fun Run (1 Mile), 9:00 Am (8k) - Mavis Stouffer Park
9:00 Am-3:00 Pm: Senior Center Craft & Bake Sale
9:00 Am-2:00 Pm: Immanuel Crc Bake Sale
10:00 Am-8:00 Pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistiin Sports Park
10:00 Am: Diaper Derby - Ripon High School North Gym
11:00 Am-10:00 Pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
12:00 Pm-8:00 Pm: Community Stage Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park
1:00 Pm: Abf Parade - Downtown Ripon (Starting At Stockton Ave)
1:00 Pm-7:00pm: Quarterback Club Brats And Drinks - Ripon Community Center
7:00pm: Swiss Club Dance, 21+ - Ripon Swiss Club

February 25, 2024

10:00 Am-5:00 Pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistlin Sports Park
11:00 Am-5:00 Pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
12:00 Pm-5:00 Pm: Community Stage Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park

Date: February 22-25, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Ripon, CA

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