Schedule of Events

February 2012

February 10, 2012, Friday: 
Chamber Morning Coffee
The next Chamber Morning Coffee will be hosted by Lori Adams at PMZ Real Estate. 1408 W. Main Street, Suite B, Ripon. Time:7:45am - 8:30am. Please come out an enjoy some coffee and visit with friends. Remember to bring your business card for the raffle. Hope to see you there!

February 20, 2012 Monday: 
Almond Blossom Festival Carnival Discount Tickets
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce is now selling Discount Carnival Tickets from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day at the Ripon Chamber office, 929 West Main Street. The Discount Carnival Ticket Books sell for $15.00 per book, which is half the price if you buy them at the Carnival Ticket Booth. You can exchange the entire ticket book at the Carnvial Ticket booth and receive a wristband, which entitles you to ride as many rides as you want all day on either Friday, February 24th or Sunday, February 26, 2012. Wristbands are NOT AVAILABLE on on Saturday, February 25, 2012. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 209-599-7519.

February 23, 2012 Thursday: 
Almond Blossom Carnival $1.00 night
Ripon Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with California Carnival announces $1.00 per ride night at the Almond Blossom Festival at Mistlin Sport Park & River Road from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Carnival ticket booth on Thursday night starting at 4:00 pm. For further information, please contact the Ripon Chamber at 209-599-7519.

February 23, 2012 Thursday: 
50th Almond Blossom Queen Coronation
Ripon Chamber of Commerce Almond Blossom Queen Coronation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Ripon Community Center, 334 West 4th Street. The Queen Coronation is free to the public. Miss Almond Blossom/Miss Ripon of 2012 will be crowned at 7:45 pm. In conjunction with the Coronation the Ripon Lions Club will have their famous spaghetti dinner starting at 4:30pm. to 7:30pm Ticket prices: adults $12.00 advance and $14.00 at the door. Kids $5.00 advance and $6.00 at the door. For more information, please call the Ripon Chamber of Commerce, 209-599-7519.

February 24, 2012 Friday: 
50th Annual Almond Blossom Festival 2012
The 50th Annual Almond Blossom Festival 2012 at Mistlin Sports Park on Jack Tone and River Road will open at 12:00 pm. There will be food, arts & craft and commercial vendors. The Carnival will open at 3:00pm. Discount Carnival Tickets @ $15.00 per book can be purchased at the Ripon Chamber Office, 929 West Main St. from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day until Thursday, February 23, 2012. For more information, please call the Chamber Office 209-599-7519.

February 25, 2012 Saturday: 
50th Annual Almond Blossom Festival 2012 Parade
The 50th Annual Almond Blossom Festival Parade will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012 The Parade time is being moved back to 1:00pm this year, not 11:00am as in the past several years. Come and enjoy our 50th Anniversary of the Annual Almond Blossom Festival Parade and bring you friends and family. The parade route starts at Stockton Ave. and 4th Street, along 4th Street to Vera Ave. to Main Street, then continues on Main Street to Nourse Ave. DON'T FORGET THE NEW STARTING TIME 1:00PM!!!

February 9, 2012, Thursday: 
Soroptimist Almond Blossom Fashion Show
The Fashion Show will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Ripon High School Multi-Use Room, 304 North Acacia Ave. Tickets, $10.00 per person and will be available from Soroptimist members or at the Ripon Chamber of Commerce office, 929 West Main Street. The Fashion Show is always a fun & exciting event and it is part of the Queen candidates judging criteria. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 209-599-7519.