Concerts, exhibits, the fair, and more June events in San Joaquin County you don't want to miss

Angelaydet Rocha, The Record
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June is here, and summer is just around the corner. As the days get warmer, here are some fun things to do outdoors and indoors to stay cool this June.

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Concerts in the park

Free concerts at Victory Park are back with 12 concerts on Wednesdays between June and August. The first concert is on June 1 with the Summit is performing. Lawn chairs and picnics are welcomed at the park.

  • Summit, June 1

  • Nick Elwood Band, June 8

  • The Blowbacks, June 15

  • RBX, June 22

  • Nick Isaak, June 29

  • Valley Concert Band, July 6

  • Gary Bohannon Band, July 13

  • Trucco's, July 20

  • The Sully Band, July 27

  • Latin Magic, Aug. 3

  • Stockton Garage Band, Aug. 10

  • Super Trooper, Aug. 17

When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1-Aug. 17

Where: Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Ave., Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: https://fb.me/e/1Sq6MhWc5

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San Joaquin County Fair 

Nine-year-old Abel Tecupa of Stockton rides the Phoenix on June 13, 2019, the opening day of the San Joaquin County Fair at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton.
Nine-year-old Abel Tecupa of Stockton rides the Phoenix on June 13, 2019, the opening day of the San Joaquin County Fair at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton.

A carnival, concerts, food, live entertainment, and more is what the San Joaquin County Fair is bringing to town this year. There will be a flying K-9 show, Jeremy the Juggler, Steve’s Balloons, and The Magic of Rafael. Sunday’s headliner is the Regional Mexican group, Los Parras.

When: 12- 9 p.m. Friday, June 3; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and Sunday, June 5

Where: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton

Admission: $5 pre-sale general admission, $10 parking, $30 pre-sale carnival wristband (fair admission not included) purchase tickets at https://www.sanjoaquinfair.com/p/tickets  

Information: https://www.sanjoaquinfair.com/

Tattooed and Tenacious: Inked Women in Californian's History 

This new exhibit showcases women and tattoos through photographs and personal histories before WWII. Local women share the stories behind their meaningful ink, alongside photos by Stockton photographer Rich Turner.

When: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, June 11-Aug. 7

Where: San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N. Micke Grove Road,

Lodi

Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and military; $5 children 5 and younger; free for members; $6 parking

Information: https://sanjoaquinhistory.org/explore/exhibits/ 

Festa Italiana! 

Members of the Sacramento-based Balliamo dance group perform traditional Italian dances at the annual Festa Italiana on June 9, 2019, at the Lodi Grape Festival grounds in Lodi.
Members of the Sacramento-based Balliamo dance group perform traditional Italian dances at the annual Festa Italiana on June 9, 2019, at the Lodi Grape Festival grounds in Lodi.

All things Italian can be found at Festa Italiana! on Sunday, June 12. There will be a pizza pie contest, live entertainment, food, local wines, Italian Art and much more.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 12

Where: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi

Admission: $10 presale general admission ($2 additional online service fee); $15 at gate general admission; free children 12 and younger

Information: http://festa-italiana.com/ 

'The Rocket Man Show' at the Bob Hope Theatre 

Rus Anderson's Elton John tribute show is coming to Emerson Center Feb. 20.
Rus Anderson's Elton John tribute show is coming to Emerson Center Feb. 20.

This tribute to Elton John brings his glamour to Stockton with a lively concer celebrating his best classics.

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16

Where: Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton

Admission: $30 and up general admission

Information: https://bit.ly/3t3NT9l

Live music at Windmill Cove 

On a boat or on land, that is how you can enjoy some music and drinks at the Windmill Cove for free on Friday, June 24.

When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 24

Where: Windmill Cove, 7600 Windmill Cove Road, Stockton

Admission: Free

Information: https://www.facebook.com/windmillcovebar

Taj Mahal at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts 

American music Icon, blues artist and three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal will be performing June 24 at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, June 24

Where: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 N. Central Ave., Tracy

Admission: $40 and up general admission

Information: https://atthegrand.vbotickets.com/event/taj_mahal/68883 

Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow. 

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