Whether it's challenging the audience with the sweeping sounds of the majestic grand opera or scaling down the approach while still retaining the melodic attraction with its various light opera presentations, the Stockton Opera always maintains an impressive level of showmanship and professionalism that has won over audience after audience. For the latest information on upcoming productions, entertainment and special events, make sure to regularly check its website.
With the arrival of June also comes the arrival of one of Northern California's premier county fairs, the San Joaquin County Fair. Everyone looks forward to this festival as it is five full days of fun, music, food and frivolity. A big-name concert is always the center point of the action, but the fair offers plenty of other great activities that include a carnival, a livestock show, plenty of fun and interactive exhibits.
The Cosumnes River Walk Trail winds through the Cosumnes River Preserve and offers walkers and hikers the opportunity to see over 200 species of birds that include sandhill cranes and various types of waterfowl. The recreation trail's location as it runs through the Great Valley allows visitors to discover and learn about the wondrous nature that inhabits this magnificent parcel of land.