Sunday February 26th events

ESPARTO

ESPARTO ACTIVITIES include a PASSPORT location at The Esparto Regional Chamber of Commerce tent. Stop by the Chamber’s tent to get information on the entire day’s activities.

ESPARTO HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA: The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Breakfast is 7:00 am to 11:00 am and open to people of ALL ages.

BOOKS IN BLOOM Book Sale at the Esparto Regional Library next to the Park.

ESPARTO PARK: Activities including 50+ vendors, food trucks and food booths near the stage.
The Vendor time is 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

2022 Almond Festival Queen Court Schedule of Events
9 - 9:30 Attend EHS FFA Breakfast
9:30 – 10:15 Visit around the Park and Esparto places
10:15 – 10:45 Photo Op in the Park
11:15 - 11:30 am Visit Road Trip Bar & Grill
Noon – 12:45 pm Visit Rumsey
1 pm – 1:30 pm Visit Guinda
2 – 3 pm Photo Op in the Park

9:00 am – 11:00 am– The Cantaliers

1:00pm – 4:00 pm – Grooveline

Come on by and enjoy the music.

The VFW will have The Smok’n Jokers 12 – 4 pm

The Ravine on Sixteen will have Cougar Adams 10 am - 5 pm

Hog Canyon will have Last Call Band 11 – 3 pm and Conjour Band 3 - 6 pm

The Madison Fire Department will have their amazing car show at it’s usual spot and offer Tri-Tip sandwiches & beverages for purchase.

CAPAY ACTIVITIES include a PASSPORT location at The Road Trip Bar and Grill and The Honey Store across the street.
The Road Trip Bar will feature live music by the Fryed Brothers Band on Noon – 4 pm

Capay Valley Lavender will have treats available, picnic tables and a PASSPORT stamp.

Capay Valley Vineyards will be open Noon – 5 pm for wine tasting – including their two sparklings, and a PASSPORT stamp. Picnic tables available.

Taber Ranch Vineyard and Event Center (Sun 11 am – 5 pm) is a PASSPORT location will feature the Bottom Dwellers 1 – 4 pm playing music in their tasting room and will have wine & beer specials, and wood fired pizzas available for purchase all day.
Buckhorn Food Truck

BROOKS ACTIVITIES includes a PASSPORT location at the Seka Hills Olive Mill & Tasting Room, Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
Featured live music by Sunset River Band (11 am – 2 pm).
Almond Blossom Farm tours, 11 am – 2 pm.
Cooking Demo with Chef Casey at Noon
Buckhorn Grill Food Truck, La Unica Birria Food Truck, Seka Hills Artisan Deli

GUINDA ACTIVITIES include a PASSPORT Location at the Grange Hall at 16787 Forest Avenue.
Vendor Fair 10 am – 4 pm
Queen Court visit 1 pm – 1:30 pm at the Hall
Olive Oil Tasting with Grumpy Goats Farm
Petting Zoo and pony rides for the kids
Various displays of farm equipment and machinery
You can purchase Grammy Wyatt’s Famous Almond Rocha, and Good Scoop Almond, chocolate, & vanilla ice cream at the Western Yolo Grange. Chili, Cornbread & beverages will be available
The Guinda Corner Store is older than the Almond Festival itself and will be open from 10 am – 6 pm. The store offers an array of Capay Valley goods, including products from Capay Valley Vineyards (wine), Pasture 42 (olive oil, soap), Capay Valley Ranch’s seasoned vinegars, local eggs and other Capay Valley artists’ works. Stop by the Guinda Corner Store (open 10 am to 6 pm) for refreshments.

New this year in Guinda is an outdoor Vintage Village south of the Guinda Corner Store featuring 10 vendors selling antiques, tools, collectibles, hand-tooled leatherworks, hand-crafted soap and ironworks art.
North of the Guinda Corner Store will be the Farm Stop outdoor crafts fair offering baked goods, hand-made items, Capay Valley artisanal products and herbal salves.
At the corner of Forrest Avenue and State Route 16 in Guinda is Tacos Vaquero, a locally owned and operated food truck featuring delectable tacos, burritos and birria.
The Rustic BBQ will be open for business from 10 am – 9 pm featuring Truckaderos and Loose Engines from 12 to 4 p.m.
The Guinda Volunteer Fire Department will be selling their very popular BBQ Oysters, sausages, garlic bread & other special BBQ treats with various beverages.
The Guinda Public Park on County Road 57 at the Guinda Bridge is always open and has two restrooms.

Wood-fired Pizza Oven – The fire will be hot in the beautiful wood-fired pizza oven serving savory pizzas using local ingredients!

Come early for the now famous RUMSEY pizza 10:00am - 4pm

Local Art Show –the historic Rumsey Hall will feature paintings, photos and sculptures from the valley’s award winning artists. All Day

Children’s Area – outside of the Rumsey Hall there will be hands-on activities for children of all ages including grain grinding and much more! 10-4

Silent Auction - An amazing array of gift baskets, plants and “experiences” will be auctioned off in the hall. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a dinner for eight at a local farm! 9-4 (Bidding closes at 4pm!!)

Homemade Baked Goods and Café Almond Mochas for sale in the historic Rumsey Hall from 9am –5pm!

Rumsey Town Hall Slideshow – see how the old town hall was repaired and renovated by a group of dedicated valley-ites! 9-5

Viewing of the Historic Opera House Stage Curtains - come up for a taste of history and see the original painted curtains from the Hall 9-5

Local Pork Sliders and Slaw! – will be served all day – local salad, local beans, beer and desserts! 11- 4

Dance to the Music of great blue grass providing foot stomping dance-able music!! 12-4

Local Beer and Wine Booth –From 12pm -5pm there will be local beer and wine! Beer from Blue Note Brewery

Craft Vendor and Farmers Market booths – some of the valley’s finest crafters and farmers will be on hand to sell their delicious and beautiful wares! 9-5. The booths will feature beautiful lavender, hand decorated gourds, Capay Valley olive oil, honey, almonds, walnuts, jams, jellies, quilts, plants, dried fruit and more!