Get ready for our biggest and best event yet! The Carlos Vieira Foundation is proud to host the 5th Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival presented by PFSA, the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America!

The celebration is open to ALL people to come discover the culture and heritage of the Portuguese people and honor their contributions to the San Joaquin Valley and the state of California.

This family-friendly event will showcase the culture through live performances, dancing, singing, a cultural exhibit, bullfights, a parade, wine and cheese tasting, food, crafts, and more!

Entrance to the fairgrounds is completely FREE! All proceeds from donation and any tickets sold for the bullfight and wine & cheese tasting goes directly to our Race for Autism campaign to help local children with autism.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, April 19, 2024

4:30PM: Gates Open at Main Entrance

5:30 PM: Tourada a Corda (Bull on a Rope) with Joe & Melissa Vaz at Pacific AG Rental Arena

8:00 PM: Rodrigo Leal Tribute to Roberto Leal at 51FIFTY Stage

4:30-10:00 PM: Pickett Solar Carnival with Butler Amusement Rides at Pickett Solar Carnival Area

Saturday, April 20, 2024

10:00 AM: Gates Open at Main Entrance

11:00 AM: Parade & Opening Ceremony at 51FIFTY Stage

12:30 PM: Grupo Folclorico Mar Bravo Casa dos Acores Hilmar (folklore dancing) at Simplot Stages

12:30 PM: Jorge Leal with Grupo de Musica Popular Gíria da Terra de San Jose at Exhibit Hall

12:45 PM: Filarmonica do Artesia DES (philarmonic band) at Simplot Stages

1:15 PM: Grupo Etnografico Perolas dos Acores de Casa dos Acores (folklore dancing) at Simplot Stages

2:00 PM: Sociedade Filarmonica Recreio Do Emigante Portugues (philarmonic band) at Simplot Stages

2:00 PM: Manuel & Carmencita at Exhibit Hall

2:30 PM: Grupo Folclorico Retalhos Antigos (folklore dancing) at Simplot Stages

3:00 PM: Filarmonica Portuguesa de Tulare (philarmonic band) at Simplot Stages

3:30 PM: Grupo Folclorico Bela Aurora da Nossa Senhora da Assuncao de Turlock (folklore dancing) at Simplot Stages

3:30 PM: Alcides Machado & Luis Silva at Exhibit Hall

4:00 PM: Azores Band of Escalon (philarmonic band) at Simplot Stages

4:45 PM: Luso-American Youth Council 18 Gustine/Los Banos (dancing) at Simplot Stages

5:00 PM: Luso-American Youth Council 8 Manteca/Stockton (dancing) at Simplot Stages

5:30 PM: Sara Cruz at 51FIFTY Stage

6:45 PM: Ana Malhoa at 51FIFTY Stage

8:15 PM: Jose Malhoa with Full Band at 51FIFTY Stage

10:00 PM: After Party with DJ Brown Sugar at Super Bock Bar

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: RTP Live Show at RTP Stage

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Pickett Solar Wine and Cheese Tasting with pairings by Vinhos Wine Lounge at Exhibit Hall

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Cultural Exhibit at Exhibit Hall

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Food and Craft Vendors at Festival Grounds

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Pickett Solar Carnival with Butler Amusement Rides at Pickett Solar Carnival Area

Sunday, April 21, 2024

10:00 AM: Gates Open at Main Entrance

10:30 AM: Bodo de Leite (oxcart parade) at Stables

12:00 PM: Animal Auction at Stables

2:00 PM: Arena Gates Open at Pacific AG Rental Arena

4:00 PM: Portuguese Bloodless Bullfight at Pacific AG Rental Arena

Horsemen: Joe Correia/Manuel Lupi/Joao Soller
Bull Grabbers: Aposento de Turlock
Amadores de Merced/Amadores Luso-Americans
Music: Sociedade Filarmonica Lira
Acoriana de Livingston

7:00 PM: After Party with DJ Marcos Shalom at Pacific AG Rental Arena

2:00-8:00 PM: Pickett Solar Carnival with Butler Amusement Rides at Pickett Solar Carnival Area

Date: April 19-21, 2024

Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds & Event Center - 900 N Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380

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