Harvest Fun at the Lodi Grape Festival 2026
What's New at the Lodi Grape Festival in 2026: Out of this World
Every September, the Lodi Grape Festival brings the community together for food, fun, live music, and plenty of harvest-time memories. The 2026 festival runs September 17–20 at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.
The 2026 Lodi Grape Festival theme is "Out of this World" — and this year's featured commodity is corn, one of San Joaquin County's most versatile agricultural staples. Used as fresh food, an ingredient in everything from corn starch to corn flour, livestock feed, fuel ethanol, and even grown ornamentally, corn is a fitting celebration of the region's agricultural heritage.
Every department of competitive exhibits will feature at least one special corn class — look for the 🌽 symbol throughout the exhibit categories to find where you can enter. Special ribbons will be awarded, and a sweepstakes prize goes to the exhibitor with the most entries in corn categories.
Other new additions for 2026 include updated size specifications for small quilts and small afghans, expanded open and junior baking departments, new table setting themes, separate amateur and professional fine arts divisions, and a new division for interlocking building toys in junior Home Arts & Crafts and Hobbies.
New Fresh Entertainment
Here are some new acts that will be hitting the stage at the Lodi Grape Festival
- Coming soon!
Live Music
The festival stage will be alive with music all weekend long, featuring local bands and touring acts. Grab your favorite snack and let the good times roll!
The 2026 entertainment lineup is to be announced. Check the Lodi Grape Festival website at grapefestival.com for the latest performer announcements as they are confirmed.
Classic Festival Highlights
- Wine & Food Pavilion – Sample award-winning Lodi wines and pair them with bites from local vendors.
- Carnival Rides & Games – From Ferris wheels to bumper cars, the midway lights up the night.
- Agricultural Exhibits – Celebrate the heart of San Joaquin County with a petting zoo, produce displays, and educational booths.
Unlimited carnival ride wristbands are available for purchase in advance and on-site. Advance wristbands are $30 and valid any one day all day — available online at grapefestival.com and at Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel in Lodi and Stockton, and the Lodi Grape Festival Office through close of business Wednesday, September 16.
On-site wristband pricing is $23 on Thursday only and $38 Friday through Sunday. Individual ride tickets are also available at $1 per ticket loaded onto a wristband at the kiosk — rides take 4–7 tickets each and games take 5–10 tickets. Note that on-site carnival tickets and wristbands are subject to a convenience fee.
Hours & Admission
Hours
Thursday, September 17 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, September 18 — Noon to Midnight
Saturday, September 19 — Noon to Midnight
Sunday, September 20 — Noon to 11 p.m.
Admission
Adult (ages 13 and up) — $12 at the gate
Youth (ages 6–12) — $8 at the gate
Ages 5 and under — Free
Early Bird Discount: Admission tickets are available in advance for only $8 per person beginning July 1, 2026 online at grapefestival.com and at the following locations: Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel in Lodi, Food 4 Less on Wilson Way in Stockton, Rancho San Miguel on Airport Way in Stockton, and the Lodi Grape Festival office beginning August 1, 2026. Advance tickets are available through September 16, 2026 or while supplies last.
Daily Specials
Thursday is Family Value Day — everyone 16 and under gets in free all day.
Friday is Free til' 5 Day — everyone gets in free from noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday are Two for $2 til' 2 p.m. — bring two cans of food and get admission for $2 from noon to 2 p.m.
Purchase tickets at grapefestival.com.
Getting Here
- Location: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA
- Parking: Parking: $12 — credit or debit card only. Cash and cash apps are not accepted.
- Transit: Lodi is accessible from both I-5 and Hwy 99. Amtrak also connect through nearby stations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Lodi Grape Festival in 2026?
The Lodi Grape Festival 2026 runs Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20 at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA. Hours are Thursday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 11 p.m.
How much does it cost to get into the Lodi Grape Festival?
General admission is $12 for adults (13 and up), $8 for youth (ages 6–12), and free for children 5 and under. Early bird tickets are available online and at select local retailers for $8 per person beginning July 1, 2026 through September 16, 2026 or while supplies last. Daily specials include free admission for kids 16 and under on Thursday, free entry for everyone before 5 p.m. on Friday, and two-for-$2 admission with two cans of food from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Where can I buy Lodi Grape Festival tickets in advance?
Advance tickets are available online at grapefestival.com starting July 1, 2026. In-person advance tickets are available at Food 4 Less and Rancho San Miguel in Lodi, Food 4 Less on Wilson Way in Stockton, Rancho San Miguel on Airport Way in Stockton, and the Lodi Grape Festival office starting August 1, 2026. Advance pricing ends September 16, 2026.
What is there to do at the Lodi Grape Festival?
The Lodi Grape Festival features live music performances on the main stage each evening, a Wine & Food Pavilion with award-winning Lodi wines and local vendors, carnival rides and midway games, agricultural exhibits including a petting zoo and produce displays, arts and crafts competitions, and family-friendly activities throughout the grounds. The 2026 theme is "Out of this World" with corn as the featured commodity.
Is there parking at the Lodi Grape Festival?
Yes. Parking at the official Lodi Grape Festival lots is $12. Payment is by credit or debit card only — cash and cash apps are not accepted. Lodi is also accessible via I-5 and Highway 99, and Amtrak connects through nearby stations for those arriving by train.
How far is the Lodi Grape Festival from Sacramento?
he Lodi Grape Festival Grounds at 413 E. Lockeford St. are approximately 35 miles south of Sacramento — about a 35-minute drive. From the Bay Area it's roughly 90 minutes. Amtrak stops at the Downtown Lodi train station, which is a short walk, drive, or rideshare from the festival grounds.
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