April 2022

2021 San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival Recap

The 2021 San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival to Benefit Race For Autism was a major success thanks to all who participated! Watch our recap video to get a glimpse into all the fun the festival brought in August. We look forward to seeing you all April!

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Tickets
Schedule
Event Map
Sponsors
Vendors
Performers
Parade
Hotels
RV Parking
Driving Directions
Event Rules

Click here to purchase tickets! CLICK HERE

Ticket Prices:

Presale - $15.00 (Sat & Sun)

At the Door - $10.00 (Per Day)

Kids 10 and Under - FREE

Saturday August 28, 2021
9:00 AM Gates Open
10:00 AM Parade & Opening Ceremony 51FIFTY Stage
11:00 AM Azores Style Bullfight by Rope with Joe Vaz
12:30 PM Marisa Silva Rocha (Fadista) 51FIFTY Stage
1:00 PM Alcides Machado (Singer) 51FIFTY Stage
1:30 PM Grupo Folclórico Mar Bravo Casa dos Açores de Hilmar (Folklore Dancing) Superbock Stage
2:00 PM Ze Dadega & Ze Duarte (Comedy Show) 51FIFTY Stage
2:30 PM Grupo Folclórico Mar Alto (Folklore Dancing) Superbock Stage
3:00 PM Chico Avila (Singer) 51FIFTY Stage
4:00 PM Grupo Etnografico Perolas do Atlantico de Casa dos Acores (Folklore Dancing) Superbock Stage
4:30 PM Vavo Brito (Comedy Show) 51FIFTY Stage
5:00 PM Sandro G w/DJ Rock the Mike & G2 (Singer and Rapper) 51FIFTY Stage
6:00 PM David DeMelo (Singer) 51FIFTY Stage
8:00 PM Nelia (Singer) 51FIFTY Stage
10:00 PM DJ Hangloose Superbock Stage

Sunday August 29, 2021
12:00 PM Gates Open
1:00 PM Luso Youth Council #4 Sacramento (Cultural Dancing) 51FIFTY Stage
1:30 PM Luso Youth Council #8 Manteca (Cultural Dancing) 51FIFTY Stage
2:00 PM Luso Youth Council #24 Northern San Joaquin Valley Modesto (Cultural Dancing) 51FIFTY Stage
2:30 PM Vavo Brito (Comedy Show) 51FIFTY Stage
3:00 PM Generations (Live Portuguese Band) 51FIFTY Stage
5:00 PM Bull Fight Arena Gates Open A.V. Thomas Arena
6:00 PM Portuguese Bloodless Bullfight A.V. Thomas Arena
Matador: Edgar Badillo
Horsemen: Paulo Jorge Ferreira and Joe Correia
Bull Grabbers: Grupo de Forcados Amadores de Turlock
Grupo Forcados Amadores de Merced
Music by Sociedade Filarmonica Lira Acoriana de Livingston (Philharmonic Band)

All Day Sunbelt Rentals Carnival Area

*Schedule Subject to Change

SJVPF Map 2021

Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor for the 2nd Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival! Please review our various sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact us directly at (209) 394-1444 or email info@carlosvieirafoundation.org. We look forward to partnering with you!

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the 2nd Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival. Please fill out the Vendor Booth Application and the Temporary Food Facility Application (if applicable) and submit these items by July 23, 2021.

Vendor Booth Application - CLICK HERE

Temporary Food Facility Application - CLICK HERE

Temporary Food Permit Guidelines - CLICK HERE

The 2nd Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival will include great entertainment throughout the day! If your Portuguese performance group is interested in performing at the festival, please complete our performance group registration form located below by July 9, 2021.

For questions, please contact us at info@carlosvieirafoundation.org or 209-394-1444.

Click Here for our Performance Group Registration Application! CLICK HERE

The 2nd Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival will include great entertainment throughout the day! If you are interested in participating in the parade contest at the festival, please complete our parade contest registration form located below.

For questions, please contact us at info@carlosvieirafoundation.org or 209-394-1444.

Click Here for our Parade Contest Registration Application! CLICK HERE

Fairfield Inn Suites

Holiday Inn Express

Overnight RV Parking is available at the fairgrounds. Limited hookups are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are not accepted. If spaces with hookups are filled, dry camping spots are available.

Price per night: $35 (cash only) paid upon arrival

*Carlos Vieira Foundation is not responsible for operations of RV parking. Please contact the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds with any questions or concerns.

Coming from North

CA-99 S
Follow CA-99 S to Fulkerth Rd in Turlock. Take exit 214 from CA-99 S
Take exit 214 for Fulkerth Rd
Continue on Fulkerth Rd. Drive to N Broadway
Use any lane to turn left onto Fulkerth Rd Pass by Del Taco (on the left)
Turn right onto N Golden State Blvd
Slight right onto N Front St
Turn right onto N Broadway - Destination will be on the right

Coming from South

CA-99 N
Take exit 209 for Golden State Blvd
Follow S Golden State Blvd and S 1st St to N Broadway in Turlock
Continue onto S Golden State Blvd
Turn left onto E F St
Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S 1st St
Continue onto W Canal Dr
Turn right onto N Broadway - Destination will be on the left

No Outside Food or Drinks
No Pets Allowed
No Ice Chests
No Weapons
No Gang Attire

COVID-19 Statement: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. By entering this event, you agree to assume this risk.

COVID-19 Recommendations: Do not enter the event if you have any symptoms resembling those of COVID-19. Maintain social distancing regulations. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Wash and sanitize your hands often. Masks are recommended.

*By purchasing these tickets, the purchaser is affirming that the ticket holder will abide by all current covid guidelines.

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Portuguese Parade

Join us for the opening parade!

Carnival Rides

Fun for the family, carnival rides galore!

Wine & Cheese Tasting

Looking to explore the flavors of Portugal? Stop by our wine and cheese tasting to taste the great pairings of wine and cheese imported from Portugal.

Portuguese Food Vendors

Check out the amazing spread of authentic Portuguese Cuisine!

Entertainment

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Nelia

Nelia was born on the Island of Terciera, Azores. She emigrated to the USA when she was 5, but remained connected to her culture through Folklore groups, Carnaval dances, church choir and eventually joining a local Portuguese cover band at age 18. Nelia is a singer, performer, song writer and producer determined to break down barriers in the Luso-American communities. On stage, she manages to capture audiences with her ethnic- flavored music captivating crowds with her energy and fun personality.

David DeMelo

David DeMelo is a Portuguese American artist from Massachusetts with Azorian roots from São Miguel & Flores. David started his musical career at the age of 9, learning how to play guitar and has since dedicated his passion to music towards the Portuguese Culture and traditions. Throughout the years in his professional music career, he has written, composed and produced many songs in the Portuguese language. He continues to maintain the Portuguese language and culture alive outside of Portugal. He currently has 4 CDs released on all digital platforms and performs internationally in countries ranging from US, Canada, Portugal, Venezuela and beyond.

Sandro G

Born in the Portuguese island of São Miguel (Azores), Sandro grew up in a rich culture of island life, the bounty of the sea and his mother's singing voice enveloping their tiny house. In 1984 ,the family immigrated to East Somerville, MA.

In 2003, he achieved success in Portugal with his songs "Tu És Uma Galinha" and "Eu Não Vou Chorar".

Vavo Brito

Hugo Brito is an up and coming comedian who plays a character called Vavo Brito. Vavo Brito is slowly becoming a popular comic figure around the Portuguese Community in the United States and the Azores. Her favorite things to do are to laugh, drink wine, gossip about everyone's life, and pick up the tomatoes from her quintal.

Hugo Brito (Vavo Brito) is 23 years old, was born in the island of Terceira and immigrated to the state of Massachusetts in the United States with his parents when he was only 11 years old.

His dream is to travel the world doing comedy, making the Portuguese community laugh and inspire other young kids to go after their dreams.

Chico Avila

Singer/songwriter Chico Avila captivates diverse audiences with his natural talent and wide range of musical styles. Chico is a producer and entertainer as well who has performed all over the world for live audiences. He sings much of his music in his native Portuguese language. His dynamic shows highlight the Portuguese culture and music and take audiences on a soulful and emotional journey.

Zé dadega & ZéDuarte

Ze Duarte & Ze Dadega! Zé Duarte was born in the island of Pico where, at a young age, already had a passion for music. After finishing school, he returned to Pico to become a Biology teacher. Still dedicated to music, he composed original songs written by his father, including “Whale, Whale”, that still today is recognized as a traditional symbol of the Azorean culture.

Zé immigrated to the United States in 1984, continuing with his original music. He recorded five albums, the last work is considered to be a historical book about the Azores because it puts the Azorean immigration of “whalers” through our ancestors in perspective, brings up roots of the “Holy Spirit”, shows how we live surrounded by “Black Stones”, brings us a flavor of our Azorean popular music in “Azorean Mix”, and showing the love between a father and his daughter, singing together “I like You”.

Alcides Machado

Alcides immigrated to the United States from São Jorge, Azores, Portugal and has dedicated years to writing and producing for himself and other artists.

Generations

The Generations band are a local Portuguese-American band who performs a variety of popular and classic music!

Marisa Silva Rocha

Marisa Silva Rocha is a Portuguese-American Fadista, brought up in the "Little Portugal" neighborhood of San Jose, California. She has enjoyed singing since she was a child, and began singing Fado in 2016, but has loved Fado music since her late teen years. She recently released her first single "Alfama", it is available on all music streaming platforms.

Portuguese Bloodless Bullfight

Matador: Edgar Badillo

Horsemen: Paulo Jorge Ferreira and Joe Correia

Bull Grabbers: Grupo de Forcados Amadores de Turlock and Grupo Forcados Amadores de Merced

Music by: Sociedade Filarmonica Lira Acoriana de Livingston
(Philharmonic Band)

Presenting Sponsor

Our Presenting Sponor, PFSA offers financial services to protect members and their families and provides cultural, social, educational and charitable activities.

PFSA has the largest membership and the financially strongest Portuguese Fraternal Benefit Society in the Nation. The PFSA Home Office is located in Modesto, CA and the Society is licensed to transact business in California, Nevada and Rhode Island and has 67 fraternal councils (local subordinate chapters). They are proud of the dreams and vision of their forefathers and continue to honor their vision by succeeding and meeting the challenges of the XXI century with dignity and pride.

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