61st Annual Almond Blossom Festival

The Almond Blossom Festival is Ripon’s largest tradition of the year with an entire weekend of celebrations and events.

The Almond Blossom Festival is steeped in history and has become more than just a festival, but a season of tradition, memories, and Ripon comradery. There are many events that happen around Ripon that weekend, but the festival itself is put on and run by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce.

This year we are proud to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Almond Blossom Festival and honor the traditions and history of our town.

Schedule:
Thursday January 12, 2023
6:00pm: Kick-Off Speech Night
Come meet our Miss Ripon candidates and hear their speeches about the ABF 2023 Grand Marshal!

Ticket: $10

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Location: Ripon City Hall

Wednesday February 8, 2023
6:00pm: Fashion Show

Location: Culvary Church Ripon

Ticket: $10

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Thursday Febraury 23, 2023
7:00am - 10:00am: Bake Off - Ripon Community Center
4:30pm - 7:00pm: Lion'S Club Spaghetti Dinner - Ripon Community Center (Large Side)
5:00pm - 10:00pm: Abf Carnival Opens - "Dollar Ride Night" - Mistlin Sports Park
7:00pm: Miss Almond Blossom Coronation - Ripon Community Center (Small Side)

Friday February 24, 2023
9:00am - 3:00pm: Senior Center Craft & Bake Sale
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistlin Sports Park
4:00pm - 10:00pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Community Stage "Teen Night" Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park
Quarterback Club Golf Tournament - The Golf Club At Copper Valley- Copperopolis

Saturday February 25, 2023
6:00am - 10:00am: Ripon Grange Pancake Breakfast - Ripon Grange Hall
7:00am - Noon: American Legion Ladies Auxiliary 190 10Th Annual Burrito Breakfast - American Legion Hall

8:30am(1 Mile), 9:00am(8K): Fun Run - Mavis Stouffer Park
41st Annual Almond Blossom Fun Run, part of the 61st Annual Ripon Almond Blossom Festival! We are looking forward to a great year and a fantastic festival.

Pricing:
1-Mile or 8K
Youth 12 & Under - $20.
Adult - $35.
Includes t-shirt if registered before 2/6/23.
Both Races
Youth 12 & Under - $30
Adult - $50
Includes t-shirt if registered before 2/6/23.

Location:
Start and finish at Mavis Stouffer Park located at 1000 Stouffer St. On the corner of Manley Rd. off E. Main St., Ripon.

Time:
Race Day registration begins at 7AM and will continue until 8AM. One Mile run will begin at 8:30AM, the 8K at 9AM.

Course:
Flat, paved streets, and country roads in the area surrounding Mavis Stouffer Park.

Water Station:
Water will be served midway through the 8K run. Refreshments and light snacks will be served at the start/finish line.

Awards:
Will be given to the first place male and female overall winners for both the 1-mile and the 8K
Three places deep, for both races, in all age divisions, for both male and female will be given that day.
No awards will be mailed.

Award Age Group Divisions:
Separate men’s and women’s categories. Divisions are as listed below:
1-Mile - 8 & Under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
8K - 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.

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9:00am - 3:00pm: Senior Center Craft & Bake Sale
9:00am - 2:00pm: Immanuel Crc Bake Sale
10:00am - 8:00pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistlin Sports Park
10:00am: Diaper Derby - Ripon High School North Gym
11:00am - 10:00pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Community Stage Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park
1:00pm: Abf Parade - Downtown Ripon (Starting At Stockton Ave) - Application
1:00pm - 7:00pm: Quarterback Club Brats And Drinks - Ripon Community Center
7:00pm: Swiss Club Dance, 21+ - Ripon Swiss Club

Sunday Febraury 26, 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm: Festival Vendor Booths Open - Mistlin Sports Park
11:00am - 5:00pm: Abf Carnival Opens - Mistlin Sports Park
12:00pm - 5:00pm: Community Stage Live Music - Mistlin Sports Park

Date: February 23 - 26, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Ripon, CA

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