Get ready for our biggest and best event yet! The Carlos Vieira Foundation is proud to host the 5th Annual San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival presented by PFSA, the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America!

The celebration is open to ALL people to come discover the culture and heritage of the Portuguese people and honor their contributions to the San Joaquin Valley and the state of California.

This family-friendly event will showcase the culture through live performances, dancing, singing, a cultural exhibit, bullfights, a parade, wine and cheese tasting, food, crafts, and more!

Entrance to the fairgrounds is completely FREE! All proceeds from donation and any tickets sold for the bullfight and wine & cheese tasting goes directly to our Race for Autism campaign to help local children with autism.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM: Gates Open at Main Entrance

10:30 AM: Bodo de Leite (oxcart parade) at Stables

12:00 PM: Animal Auction at Stables

2:00 PM: Arena Gates Open at Pacific AG Rental Arena

4:00 PM: Portuguese Bloodless Bullfight at Pacific AG Rental Arena

Horsemen: Joe Correia/Manuel Lupi/Joao Soller
Bull Grabbers: Aposento de Turlock
Amadores de Merced/Amadores Luso-Americans
Music: Sociedade Filarmonica Lira
Acoriana de Livingston

7:00 PM: After Party with DJ Marcos Shalom at Pacific AG Rental Arena

2:00-8:00 PM: Pickett Solar Carnival with Butler Amusement Rides at Pickett Solar Carnival Area