Popular festival, Mexico star among entertainment coming up in the Modesto region
Riverbank’s annual celebration of wine and cheese returns, while another festival features beer and some tasty treats. Those are just two of the events planned in the Modesto region for the week of Oct. 9-16.
Cheese and wine
The Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival returns. There will be cheese, wine and craft beer tastings, vendors, a family fun zone, wine stomp, entertainment and more.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10
WHERE: 3rd Street, Riverbank
TICKETS: $25
ONLINE: riverbankcheeseandwine.com
Beer, brats, bacon
The Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County presents its Beers, Brats & Bacon Fest. The event features two tasting sessions. Must be 21 or older to attend.
WHEN: Tastings from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 9
WHERE: Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County, 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto
TICKETS: $35 per session
CALL: 209-480-9309
Queen Nation
The State Theatre brings in Queen tribute band Queen Nation to celebrate the classic music of the iconic group, including “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and more.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Oct. 16
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $28-$35
ONLINE: thestate.org
Ramon Ayala
Dubbed “The Accordion King,” Ramon Ayala returns to the Gallo Center for the fifth time. He and his band bring back his modern Norteño music.
WHERE: 7 p.m. Oct. 9
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $49-$99
ONLINE: galloarts.org
Croce music
A.J. Croce performs the music of his father Jim Croce, as well as his own songs, at the Gallo Center. The late Jim Croce’s hits include “Time in a Bottle,” “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” and more.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Oct. 16
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $29-$59
ONLINE: galloarts.org
