Where History, Community & Family Connect

Where History, Community & Family Connect

Food, Live Music, Farmer’s Market, Art, Carnival Row & More

Food, Live Music, Farmer’s Market, Art, Carnival Row & More

Friday September 20, 2024 | 6pm - 10pm

Saturday September 21, 2024 | 10am - 8pm

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In 1911 Turlock introduced the Melon Carnival as a way to showcase and celebrate the abundance of agricultural gold being harvested right here in the Central Valley. Our iconic Downtown Turlock hosted this event which included a Kiddie Caper Parade, Live Music, Carnival Row, Melon Queen Pageant, Melon Rolling Competition, and many other fun community contests. A second carnival was held in 1912, and in the ensuing years, it was held intermittently until 1925.


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Turlock has been without an annual festival for quite some time now. Considering Turlock's history of melon cultivation, reviving the original 1911 Turlock Melon Carnival seemed ideal. Similar events attract more than 30,000 attendees. The idea gained traction, and after presenting it to the public, the Melon Carnival has received positive and enthusiastic feedback from the community.


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Schedule of Events

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Schedule

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9:30 am Turlock Jazz Collective

2 pm RJae Haas Band

6 pm The Mixups Duo

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California Tie Dye

Patriot Supplies

Trendy Handbags

Sweet Cheeks

Faraday Delights

Kings & Queens Beverages

Cantagious Face Painting

Gabrielas Jewelry

Kettle Queen

Dreas Kitchen

Royalty Rolls Ice Cream

Paparazzi Accessories

John Duarte

Pityas Locas

Fabulous Desserts


Crunch Time Creations

Mamas Lemonade

Evrin Co.

Delicioso

Yoshi’s

Blossom Berry Slime

AAlona Hawaiian Shave Ice

It’s a Bow Thing

Taqueria Barajas

The Twisted Pig

Nana’s Bears

Modesto Children’s Museum

Bass Pro

Dan’s BBQ

Spanky’s


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