Popular Modesto area celebrations to make a return. Treat dad to an airplane ride
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Looking for a unique gift for dad this Father’s Day? How about an airplane ride in the Mother Lode?
The rides are offered during the 57th annual Columbia Airport Father’s Day Fly-in, one of several festivals coming up in the Modesto and Mother Lode regions for the month of June.
Also coming up are Juneteenth celebrations, along with music, art, dairy, an homage to lumber, and more. Here’s a look at just some of what’s planned:
HILMAR DAIRY & FARM FESTIVAL – June 6: Hilmar’s annual event has Little Milkman and Milkmaid contests, food and craft vendors. A car show will be held at Hilmar Middle School from 3-4:30 p.m. There will be fireworks at dusk. 5-10 p.m. Hilmar High football field, 7807 N. Lander Ave. Free. hilmarchamber.com.
KNIGHTS FERRY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL – June 5-7: Events at five venues: 50s Roadhouse, Rick’s Saloon (ages 21 and older only at this location), River’s Edge, Knights Ferry Community Church and the Knights Ferry Art Studio & Gallery. There will be music, an art workshop, community mural, rock painting, loom weaving station, Knights Ferry Museum Tour and more. There will be Free Market vendors 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The schedule is yet to be released. $20-$75, free ages 5 and under. www.kfamfestival.com.
MODESTO JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 13: The King-Kennedy Memorial Center Board of Directors will celebrate the holiday with a community festival. Expect live entertainment, vendors, family activities and more. 1-5 p.m. Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto. Free. 209-568-3643.
CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER BLOCK PARTY – June 13: This annual community event is for all ages. Creative activities, local art, live music and more will be offered. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Central Park, downtown Turlock. Free. carnegieartsturlock.org.
SLAVERY REMEMBRANCE DAY – June 13: Silver Square Lodge #66/Creators Club of Modesto offers “A Journey Through History” train ride to Allensworth State Historic Park to experience the history of California’s first all-Black town. The train departs from the Modesto Amtrak station at 8 a.m., and leaves the park at 2:45 p.m. $30. Call 209-595-6966 or see www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088708692266.
RIVERBANK JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 19: “A Day of Family Fun: Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom” marks another community holiday event. The day will feature activities for children, food, bands, DJs, vendors, gospel singers, cultural performances, educational exhibits, a Black business expo and community resource information. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. Free. 209-568-3643.
LATHROP JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 19: The Lathrop Juneteenth Heritage Committee presents its annual event with vendors, food, live music, spoken word, games for kids and more. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Lathrop Generations Center, 450 Spartan Way. Free. www.lathropjuneteenth.us/events.
COLUMBIA AIRPORT FATHER’S DAY FLY-IN – June 20: This year’s event will “Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom” with airplane rides, warbird demonstrations, classic cars and airplanes on display. A pancake breakfast is from 7:30-11 a.m. There also will be live music by Overdrive, food and vendors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 10723 Airport Road, Columbia. $7 presale, $10 at door, $3 ages 3-10, free to veterans. fathersdayflyin.org.
HOT COPPER CAR SHOW – June 20: Cars, trucks, motorcycles will be showcased. There will be food and drink, live music, vendors and more. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Town Square at Copper Valley, 100 Square Road, Copperopolis. Free. www.hotcoppercarshow.com.
TUOLUMNE LUMBER JUBILEE – June 26-28: The annual fest celebrates the logging industry with vendors, a carnival, parade, music, logging contests and more, ending with a tug-of-war at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. See website for times. West Side Memorial Park, Tuolumne. Free. motherlodetimbersports.org/tuolumne-lumber-jubilee.
PATTERSON JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION – June 27: All are invited to “A Joyful Juneteenth Celebration” to honor freedom, culture and community. There will be live music and entertainment, food, vendors, all-ages games and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. T.W. Patterson Sports Complex, 16651 Ward Ave., Patterson. Free. 209-485-2820.
