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Official Facebook of the Cowboy Capital! Visit us on your California road trip! So, be sure to stop, stay and play in Oakdale!
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Sitting in Yosemite's font yard, Oakdale offers many wonderful opportunities to explore and experience! Everything from the Oakdale Rodeo in April to rafting down the Stanislaus River to hiking in the hills; Oakdale is your place for a variety of fun. But, let's not forget our unique dining and hometown breweries and our many antique and boutique shops.

11/06/2024

Celebrate the Stanislaus River Salmon Festival!

Come out on Saturday, November 9th from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Knights Ferry Recreation Area for a day full of family-friendly fun, education, and entertainment celebrating the annual salmon run on the Stanislaus River!

🌞 What to Expect:

Interactive exhibits and educational activities 🎓
Live entertainment, including Healing Drum Native American drummers 🥁
See a real bald eagle, tortoises, and live salmon in the river 🦅🐢🐟
Fun for the kids with scavenger hunts and fish-print t-shirts (paint a fish and take your t-shirt home for free!) 👕🎨
Oakdale Animal Shelter pet adoptions 🐾
Local vendors selling food, art, and crafts 🍔🎨

It’s the perfect time to witness the salmon spawning in the river, and you’ll also get to meet the Stanislaus River Parks Department rangers to learn more about this beautiful ecosystem! 🌲💧

🏆 Calendar Art Contest Awards 🏆
The kids' Calendar Art Contest winners will be celebrated at noon! Support the festival and keep it free by purchasing a calendar – available at the event for $10 each or 2 for $15.

📍 Event Details:

Location: Knights Ferry Recreation Area, 12 miles East of Oakdale off Hwy 120
Parking: $10 in USACE lots (or bring your USACE/America the Beautiful pass)
Let’s celebrate our river and the incredible salmon journey! 🐟✨

For more details, visit their page: facebook.com/SRSFest

11/01/2024

✨ Experience an unforgettable evening at Reata on 3rd in Historic Downtown Oakdale! On Wednesday, November 6th at 6 PM, Reata on 3rd will host a special Fall Chef’s Dinner featuring a 5-Course Tasting Menu with wine pairings. Curated by Executive Chef John Fisher, this dining experience is crafted to showcase seasonal flavors in an intimate setting within their Wine Cellar.

🥩🍷 Known for hearty steaks, signature dishes like Pork Schnitzel, and a welcoming atmosphere, Reata on 3rd is dedicated to creating remarkable dining experiences. Featured in this photo is one of the many elegant dishes available on their restaurant menu.

🎟️ Tickets are $150 + tax (20% gratuity included) and can be purchased at reataon3rd.com. With only a few seats remaining, reserve your spot soon!

📍 Location: Reata on 3rd, Oakdale
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🚨 Limited Seating Available!

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10/31/2024

🎃🍂 Get Ready for the 61st Annual Knights Ferry Pumpkin Roll! 🍂🎃

Come out for a one-of-a-kind fall tradition in Knights Ferry on Sunday, Nov. 3! This unique, Halloween-inspired event brings out the whole community for a day of festive fun. Here’s what to look forward to:

👶 Pumpkin Rolling Begins:

• Registration starts at 10:45 a.m. in front of the Knights Ferry Community Club on Main Street.
• Kicking off with the youngest rollers (ages 5 and under) at noon on the tennis courts.
• The Main Street Roll starts at 1 p.m., with categories for all ages!

🏆 Roll to Win: Roll your chosen pumpkin down Main Street, aiming for the chalked finish line. Closest pumpkin wins a trophy for each age group, so bring your A-game!

🥞 Fuel Up Early: Pancake breakfast at the IOOF Hall from 8 a.m. to noon!

🎨 Craft Faire and More: Nearly three dozen vendor booths, food, and beverages on-site.

🏛 Explore Knights Ferry: The museum, ice cream shop, and Knights Ferry Art Studio will be open. Check out the recent updates to Miller’s Hall or take a scenic stroll to the Stanislaus River to spot the salmon!

📍 Don’t miss this rain-or-shine event that’s been rolling down Main Street for six decades. See you there!

10/29/2024

There's something truly magical about fall sunsets in the Central Valley, especially against the backdrop of our local dairies.

🌄🐄 As the season changes, we’d love to hear from you: What’s your favorite part of autumn in the Central Valley? Drop your thoughts and photos in the comments below! 🍁📷

Photo by Patrick Mondragon

10/24/2024

🎶 Kick up your boots and get ready to dance! Every Friday night, Dying Breed Brewing brings the fun with line dancing starting at 6:30pm! 🕺💃 Grab a cold brew, gather your friends, and enjoy a night of great music and local vibes. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, everyone’s welcome!

📍 Dying Breed Brewing | Oakdale, CA
🗓️ Every Friday
⏰ Line Dancing at 6:30pm

See y’all on the dance floor! 🤠

📸 Cherish Harlan

10/13/2024

🌤 Cooler Days Are Ahead Next Week in Oakdale! 🌤

The long summer heat is finally giving way, and next week, Oakdale is in for some cooler days! 🍂🐾 It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything our town has to offer.

Whether you’re relaxing at Oakdale Cheese & Specialties, soaking up the autumn vibes at SONS Pumpkin Village, exploring the Stanislaus River Parks, skating at Oakdale Skate Park, or enjoying a glass at Marsella Family Vineyards, there are plenty of beautiful spots to unwind with family, friends, or your furry pals.

Where do you love to spend time outdoors in Oakdale? Let us know in the comments! 👇🌳

10/10/2024

Mural restoration is in progress on the Bistro 120 building in Downtown Oakdale. A huge thank you to Matt and Kelly Budine for sponsoring this OakdaleArts project and helping to enhance the charm of our downtown. Be sure to stop by this week to witness the revival of this iconic cowboy mural!

📸 Austin Romito
🎨 Aaron Vickory

09/27/2024

The iconic Oakdale mural in downtown is set to be restored the week of October 8th after undergoing stucco repairs 🤠 Come by downtown to see the refresh of a landmark mural in the Cowboy Capital.

09/14/2024

🎃🍁 Pumpkin season is officially here! 🍁🎃

Join the fun as SONS Pumpkin Village opens for the season! Open every day from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM through October 31st, this is your go-to spot for fall activities, photo ops, and family fun.

📍 Location: 1936 East F Street, Oakdale, CA
🆓 FREE ENTRY to explore a world of autumn excitement, including:

- 🐰 Petting Zoo (goats, bunnies, ponies, & more!)
- 🕸 Creepy Crawlies (snakes, lizards, & frogs!)
- 💎 Gem Mining
- 🎃 Haunted Maze with jump scares!
- 🌽 Corn Pits & Hay Maze
- 🦢 Pumpkin Pond & so much more!

✨ Don’t miss “Light the Night” every evening from dark until 8 PM!

🍩 Grab tasty treats, drinks, and desserts:
- Friday 5 PM - 8 PM
- Saturday 10 AM - 8 PM
- Sunday 10 AM - 8 PM

Fall is in the air at SONS Pumpkin Village! 🎉🍂

Address

590 N Yosemite Avenue
Oakdale, CA
95361

Telephone

+12098445160

Website

https://www.visitoakdale.com/

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