One of Modesto’s biggest celebrations of the summer is back. When and where to be
Graffiti Summer’s huge festival returns with classic cars, food, live music and more. Acclaimed singer Renée Fleming will play the Gallo Center and country music’s Brett Young will be at the Fruit Yard Amphitheatre. These are just some of the entertainment options planned June 8-14 in the Modesto region.
Graffiti fest and car show
The biggest celebration of Modesto’s Graffiti Summer returns with North Modesto Kiwanis Club’s American Graffiti Festival & Car show. The two-day event includes music, a variety of food and other vendors and hundreds of classic cars on display. The region’s Latin car clubs will be honored Sunday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Live entertainment includes Cisco Kid, a War tribute band, Sunday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHEN: Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9
WHERE: Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave
ADMISSION: $10, free ages 12 and under
ONLINE: www.americangraffitifestival.com
Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming returns to the Gallo Center. Fleming has performed at the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls, according to the theater’s website. She has five Grammys and was awarded with the U.S. National Medal of Arts.
WHEN: 5 p.m. June 9
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $69-$130
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Brett Young
The Fruit Yard Amphitheatre brings in country singer Brett Young with special guest Drew Green. Young is known for songs including “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Mercy,” “Sleep Without You,” “Like I Loved You,” “Here Tonight,” “Catch” and “Lady.”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. June 14
WHERE: Fruit Yard Amphitheatre, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
TICKETS: $55-$115
ONLINE: www.thefruityardevents.com
MoBand
Enjoy the “Swing, Inc.” concert with MoBand, featuring the music of Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller. Many people get their spots early by laying down blankets during the day and then enjoy picnics later at the evening concerts.
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 13
WHERE: Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: www.moband.org
Spring Table Viewing
The Modesto Garden Club will hold its Spring Table Viewing at Del Rio Country Club. The public is invited to view 30 tables, staged by club members with a spring and summer theme June 12. A luncheon and viewing will be held June 13, but only limited seating remained available for the luncheon.
WHEN: 1-7 p.m. June 12, 10:30-11:45 a.m. June 13
WHERE: Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto
TICKETS: June 12 viewing $10, available at the door; $50 June 13 luncheon
CONTACT: 209-523-1420 for luncheon tickets; www.modestogardenclub.org
Dairy fest
The Hilmar Dairy Festival returns with its annual salute to the cow. The event features Little Milkman and Milkmaid contests, vendors and more. There will be fireworks in the evening.
WHEN: 5-10 p.m. June 8
WHERE: Hilmar High football field, 7807 N. Lander Ave., Hilmar
ADMISSION: Free
ONLINE: hilmarchamber.com
