Lodi Locals

Monday! 

It’s the last full week of April, and we are not letting it go quietly. Before we dive  into everything May has waiting for us, there are still a few things to look forward  to right now: craft classes, food trucks, and bingo are all on the horizon this  week. Keep reading! 

But first, a little weekend recap, because around here we don’t just share the  events, we show up to them too. 

This weekend we made it out to the Spring Awakening event at Woo Girl! Cellars  (yes, the one we mentioned last week!) and stopped by Fierro Fuel, and both  were absolutely worth it. 

Woo Girl! did not disappoint. Everyone showed up in their best spring pastels,  the music was fantastic, and the dance floor? Gorgeous. New friends were  made, which honestly is one of the best things about events like this; it’s such a  great place to socialize. The Granache rosé lived up to every bit of the hype:  refreshing, elegant, exactly what a spring afternoon calls for. And the sandwiches  were superb. 

The flowers were all in full bloom, and the landscape was so stunning it  genuinely felt like you’d escaped somewhere far away…even though it’s only a  17-minute drive from Woodbridge. 

If they host another event, we are highly recommending you go. No hesitation. 

And the strawberry matcha at Fierro? Just as refreshing and satisfying as expected. A  perfect cap to the weekend. If you haven’t had a chance to go grab a coffee or  matcha from them yet, definitely add it to your schedule! 

Now let’s get into this week!  - Kylie Talamantez

Events This Week

📷 via @lfivewindowfest on Instagram

Tribal Seeds | Saturday, April 25 | Doors Open 4:30 PM

Five Windows is doing something really cool this spring. They put together a whole concert series called Five Window Fest and the lineup is genuinely impressive. We're talking about multiple ticketed events running through late May, each one with a different vibe and a different crowd.

Up first is April 25th with Tribal Seeds headlining alongside Dub Souljah and Amp Melo. If you're into reggae, this is your night. Doors open at 4:30 pm and tickets are already moving. Then on May 2nd, country artist Elijah Scott takes the stage for what's being called a one of a kind beer garden concert experience. And wrapping up the series on May 23rd is a throwback you didn't see coming: Mike Jones and the Ying Yang Twins. Yes, really.

Each show is ticketed and all ages. You can grab tickets and see the full lineup here.

📍 Five Window Beer Co:  9 W Locust St, Lodi, CA 95240

Castle Workshop | Wednesday, April 22 OR Saturday, April 25th | Time Depends 

Have you ever seen that adorable gift shop on the corner of Pine and School  Street? That’s The Rabbit Hole Trading Co and on April 22nd AND April 25th,  they’re hosting a Castle Workshop. You create your own custom castle art piece  like the one in the image.  

The April 22nd class is from 6:00-8:00 pm and the April 25th class is from 10:00  am-12:00 pm. 

It’s $40 and you can reserve your spot here.

📍 The Rabbit Hole Trading Co: 100 W Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240

📷 via lovelodi.org

Love Lodi Day | Saturday, April 25 | Starts at 8:00 AM

This is one of those events that makes you genuinely proud to live here. Love Lodi is Lodi's citywide day of service, now in its 11th year, and this Saturday about 700 volunteers will spread out across the city to work on over 30 projects. We are talking about cleaning up Lodi Lake, landscaping at local nonprofits, and giving back in about every way you can think of. The day kicks off with a rally at Hutchins Street Square at 8:00 am, volunteers head out to their projects at 9:00 am, and everyone comes back together by noon for a free community picnic and nonprofit fair.

More than 7,500 people have shown up for this thing over the years. That is a real number. If you want in, you can sign up and pick your project here. Bring gloves and wear something you do not mind getting dirty.

📍 Hutchins Street Square: 125 S Hutchins St, Lodi, CA 95240

📷 via @lodibeerfest on Instagram

Lodi BeerFest & State BBQ Championship | Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Brisket. Cold beer. Live music. Cornhole. That is your Saturday.

Lodi BeerFest is back at the Grape Festival Grounds with 30 plus breweries pouring. Five Window, Lodi Beer Co., WTF? Beer Co., Guinness, Sierra Nevada, Happy Dad, and more. You get a tasting glass at the door. General Admission is 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at $40 advance or $50 at the door. VIP gets you in at 1:00 pm for $50 and the extra hour is worth it.

The Spirit Lounge is back too, running separately from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm with bourbons, whiskeys, and tequilas from names like Yellowstone Bourbon and Angel's Envy. Tickets for that are $90 in advance.

Not drinking? Come anyway. The California State BBQ Championship runs all day alongside the festival, free and all ages. 30 plus teams competing on chicken, ribs, brisket, and pork. Plates available straight from the competitors starting at 11:30 am.

This sells out. Tickets at the Lodi Grape Festival website. Must be 21 for the ticketed portions.

📍 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds: 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240

🧁Foodies

📷 via @patitastacos on Instagram

Patitas Tacos at Jeremy Wine Co. | Saturday, April 25 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

A Taco Truck Worth the Drive is Coming to Jeremy Wine Co. 

Mark your calendars, Lodi Locals! Patitas Tacos is pulling up to Jeremy Wine Co.  at the Lockeford location on Saturday, April 25th, and you are not going to want  to miss this one. 

Patitas Tacos is a husband and wife-owned family business out of Elk Grove,  built on a deep love for authentic street food and a commitment to doing things  the right way. Their inspiration comes straight from the streets of Mexico, and  every taco they serve reflects that. They cook with only the finest, high-quality  ingredients and never use seed oils or refined oils, just pure, natural goodness.  So yes, you can have your taco (or tacos more like it) and feel good about it too. 

📷 via @patitastacos on Instagram

Their mission is simple: honor traditional recipes while embracing clean, health conscious cooking practices. It is the kind of food that is made with intention,  and you can taste the difference. 

The truck will be set up and serving from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, which makes it the  perfect excuse to spend a Saturday afternoon sipping wine (I recommend the  2023 Zinfandel Block 1 due to the subtle pepper and spice notes) and eating  tacos in the sun. Jeremy Wine Co. is located at the Lockeford winery, and  honestly, the pairing practically plans itself. 

Grab your people and head out!

📍 Jeremy Wine Co.: 15035 N Highway 88, Lockeford, CA 95237

🏡 Family & Kids Corner

Structured Morning Playtime | Friday, April 24th | 10:00-11:00 am 

For $12, you can have your toddler exert some energy at Impact Sports Center  here in Lodi! It’s an hour of open gym time (accompanied by their adult) for kiddos ages 4 and under! They can do all of the fun aspects of gymnastics like  jump into the foam pit, use trampolines, climb the rock wall, and swing from  ropes! 

📍1110 W Kettleman Ln STE 7, Lodi, CA 95240

High School Musical In REAL LIFE | April 24th, April 25th, and April 26th | Show  Times Vary 

If you grew up watching High School Musical on Disney, this one is for you! The  talented theater students at Tokay High are putting on High School Musical and  the energy is there! This musical performance is family friendly and open to the public. Tickets are $16.75 for anyone who is not a student. If you’re a student,  tickets are $11.  

📍1111 W Century Blvd, Lodi, CA 95240

🎶 LIVE MUSIC | APRIL–MID MAY 2026

Fri - Apr 17

Sat - Apr 18

Sun - Apr 19

Fri - Apr 24

Sat - Apr 25

  • The Sun Followers (Indie/Folk Rock – Wine Club Party)
    📍 Bokisch Vineyards - 18921 Atkins Rd, Lodi - 12 PM Source: 

  • Bokisch Spring Wine Club Party

  • Lodi Beer Fest – Live Band (TBA)
    📍 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds - 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi - 1–5 PM Source: 

  • Lodi Beer Fest

  • Silverback (Rock/Funk)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 6–9 PM Source: 

  • Silverback at Jessie’s Grove

  • Tribal Seeds + Dub Souljah + Amp Melo (Reggae/Hip‑Hop)
    📍 Five Window Beer Co. - 9 W Locust St, Lodi - 4:30–11 PM Source: 

  • Tribal Seeds @ Five Window

Sun - Apr 26

  • The Retrofitz (Classic Rock / 60s–80s covers)
    📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery - 340 W Hwy 12, Lodi - 1–4 PM Source: 

  • Van Ruiten – Sunday Music Live

  • Wealth of Nations Trio (Rock / Feel‑Good Covers)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 1–4 PM Source: 

  • Jessie’s Grove Events

Thu - Apr 30

  • Payton Mahoney (Singer‑Songwriter – Thursday Night Music)
    📍 Oak Farm Vineyards - 23627 N DeVries Rd, Lodi - 5–8 PM Source: 

  • Oak Farm Events

Fri - May 1

  • Network (Rock/Variety – “After Hours”)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 6–9 PM Source: 

  • “After Hours” ft. Network

  • Country Dance Night – DWR Crew (Country / Line Dance)
    📍 Idol Beer Works - 100 S Sacramento St, Lodi - 7–9 PM Source: 

  • Idol Beer Works Events

  • Sunset Sippin’ – Artist TBA (Acoustic/Variety)
    📍 Bokisch Vineyards - 18921 Atkins Rd, Lodi - 6–9 PM Source: 

  • Bokisch Events

Sat - May 2

Sun - May 3

Thu - May 7

  • William Smith Jr. (Acoustic/Soul – Thursday Night Music)
    📍 Oak Farm Vineyards - 23627 N DeVries Rd, Lodi - 5–8 PM Source: 

  • Oak Farm Events

Fri - May 8

  • Playback (Rock / 80s–90s Covers – “After Hours”)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 6–9 PM Source: 

  • “After Hours” ft. Playback

Sat - May 9

  • Los Caminantes de Humberto Navarro (Regional Mexican)
    📍 El Encanto Event Center - 100 N Cherokee Ln, Lodi - 8 PM Source: 

  • El Encanto Event Center

  • The Nick Elwood Band (Pop/Soul/Rock/Country)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 5–8 PM Source: 

  • Nick Elwood Band at Jessie’s Grove

Sun - May 10

  • Geoffrey Miller & Rockin’ Rousers + Guests (Country/Rockabilly)
    📍 Idol Beer Works - 100 S Sacramento St, Lodi - 7 PM Source: 

  • Idol Beer Works Events

  • The Retrofitz – Mother’s Day Show (Classic Rock/Soulful Covers)
    📍 Jessie's Grove Winery - 1973 W Turner Rd, Lodi - 1–4 PM Source: 

  • Mother’s Day with The Retrofitz

  • She Calls Him Wilson (Indie/Folk – Sunday Music Live)
    📍 Van Ruiten Family Winery - 340 W Hwy 12, Lodi - 1–4 PM Source: 

  • Van Ruiten – Sunday Music Live

Wed - May 13

  • Open Mic Night (Local Musicians / Mixed Genres)
    📍 Idol Beer Works - 100 S Sacramento St, Lodi - Time TBA Source: 

  • Idol Beer Works Events

Thanks for reading! It means more than you know that you take a few minutes out of your day to stay connected with our little corner of the world. See you around Lodi! 🍇

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