One of Modesto’s biggest community events moves to October this year. Find out what, when

A cornucopia of fall community festivals and more can be found in October throughout the greater Modesto region.

This year, one of the biggest events has moved to October from September. Edible Extravaganza returns to Modesto Centre Plaza on Oct. 5.

The month annually brings several big celebrations, such as the Riverbank Cheese & Wine Festival, the International Heritage Festival and the All Hallows Fantasy Faire.

There also are some groups getting a jump on the holiday craft fair scene, planning their events in October rather than November.

Here’s a look at some of what’s coming up in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions:

MESOPOTAMIAN FOOD FESTIVAL – Oct. 1: Mediterranean food, live entertainment including Assyrian singers Ashur Dawood and Jowan David (Bulbul), family activities, Assyrian folk dancing and more. Noon-8 p.m. St. Matthew Assyrian-Chaldean Catholic Church, 3005 Sixth St., Ceres. Free. 209-552-9199.

SONORA BACH FESTIVAL – Oct. 1-28: A lineup of concerts for lovers of baroque and classical music. Highlights include youth concert, Oct. 1, 3 p.m.; locals concert, Oct. 15, 3 p.m.; salon concert, Oct. 22, 3 p.m.; Bach’s Brunch, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m. Locations, ticket prices and times vary. Details at www.sonorabach.org.

EDIBLE EXTRAVAGANZA – Oct. 5: The Center for Human Services’ annual fundraising event will feature more than 30 of the region’s restaurants, breweries, vintners, bakeries and growers. Bands will perform. 6-9 p.m. Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 L St. $120 VIP, early entry; $60 advance, $70 at the door. www.edibleextravaganza.com.

TASTES OF THE VALLEY — Oct. 5: The Stanislaus State agriculture department and Friends of the Fair Foundation present the annual event. Samples from wineries and brewers from around the region, local cheese makers and restaurants with small plates. 6-9 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground Commercial Building E-2. 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $60. www.csustan.edu/agriculture/tastes-valley.

INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Oct. 7: Enjoy international food, music, dance performances, children’s crafts and more at this 30th annual event that celebrates diverse heritages. Children “travel” around the world collecting stamps on their passports. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with the parade of flags opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-09-4741.

CALAVERAS GRAPE STOMP & GOLD RUSH STREET FAIRE – Oct. 7: Calaveras County celebrates its wine industry with grape stomp competitions, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. There will be live music by SierraSoul from 3-6 p.m. The Gold Rush Street Faire has vendors, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles and food from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grape stomp at Murphys Community Park, street fair in downtown Murphys. calaveraswines.org.

FALLING LEAF BOUTIQUE & PANTRY – Oct. 7: Homemade jams, cookies, candies, gifts, collectible items, garden plants, pumpkins and more. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church Modesto, 850 16th St., Modesto. Free admission. fumc@firstumcmodesto.org

MANTECA PUMPKIN FAIR – Oct. 7-8: Entertainment, children’s activities, pumpkin events and more. Pumpkin carving contest on Saturday. Car show Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fair 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Downtown Manteca. Free. www.sunrisekiwanis.org.

LATINO BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO — Oct. 11: Indoor mercado/marketplace to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Vendors, businesses, nonprofit and community organization booths, music and more. Food, drinks for sale. 5-9 p.m. Red Event Center, 921 Eighth St., Modesto. $5.

RIVERBANK CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL – Oct. 14-15: Riverbank presents its annual festival with wine tastings each day. There also will be craft beer and cheese tastings, live entertainment, vendors, activities for children, a car show and more. Downtown Riverbank. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free for expo; wine tasting prices $30 in advance, $55 at the event. riverbankcheeseandwine.com.

EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL – Oct. 14-15: Egyptian food, activities for kids, live music and more. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 315 Orange Ave., Ripon. Free admission. www.stmarkripon.org.

HARVEST FESTIFALL – Oct. 14-15: Crafts, food, demonstrations, music and more at Columbia State Historic Park. Vendors dressed in 1850s attire will display their handmade arts and crafts and baked goods. Also, demonstrations by the Mother Lode Weavers & Spinners, face painting and children’s activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Main Street. www.columbiacalifornia.com.

TWAIN HARTE OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET – Oct. 14-15: Over 60 vendors with photography, metal sculpture, jewelry, leather goods and more. Specialty foods and live music. Food area with hamburgers, kettle corn and more for sale, with beer, wine and beverages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Twain Harte Town Center. brotherspromotions.com.

HARVEST FESTIVAL – Oct. 14-15: Celebrate fall in Oakdale with live music, kids activities, food, arts and crafts and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Bloomingcamp Ranch, Highway 120, Oakdale. Free admission. bloomingcampranch.com.

CALIFORNIA TAMALE FESTIVAL – Oct. 15: Live entertainment, food, drinks, family activities, mini carnival rides, cooking demonstration, arts and crafts, home garden show, a classic car, boat and motorcycle show and more. Noon-7 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. $10-$15, free ages 5 and under. californiatamalefestival.com.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – Oct. 21: Annual traditional holiday celebrating the dead will include musical entertainment, ballet folklorico, lip-sync entertainers, children’s activities, Catrin & Catrina procession, altars, vendors and more. Information area with nonprofits and agencies from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Also free showing of the film “Coco” at 2:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. Event 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tenth and J streets, Modesto. 209-585-6590.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE – Oct. 21: Jewelry, toys, kids T-shirts, hooded towels, jams, canned fruits and vegetables, Christmas items and more. Snack bar available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hilmar Country Club Estates clubhouse, 19667 American Ave., Hilmar.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Oct. 28: Handmade crafts, gifts and holiday items, opportunity quilt, wood crafts, homemade jams/jellies and more. Soup and pie lunch for $10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Escalon United Methodist Church, 2000 Jackson Ave. 209-838-2792.

ALL HALLOWS FAIRE – Oct. 28-29: Live music, craft vendors, magicians and jugglers, food, drink and more. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $15-$25 Saturday; $10-$20 Sunday; Free ages 5 and under. www.allhallowsfaire.com.