Indulge your senses as we guide you through the top 5 food and wine tasting experiences along Modesto’s enchanting Almond Blossom Cruise. From exquisite vineyards to charming eateries, each stop promises a delightful exploration of the region’s finest flavors along with breathtaking views of blooming almond orchards along the way.  

Join us on this curated culinary tour, where every sip and bite harmonize with the picturesque backdrop of nature’s floral spectacle. It’s a journey that combines the allure of almond blossoms with the exquisite taste of Modesto’s culinary treasures. 

Have a once in a lifetime experience with an olive oil tasting at Sciabica’s California Olive Oil! While there, you can purchase your fav olive oil or balsamic, taste freshly brewed beer at Track 424, and grab some food from the pop-ups there every Thursday – Saturday.

Take in a wine tasting at the scenic Marsella Family Vineyards where you can enjoy your wine in their charming barn or outside with a view of the vineyard! Reservations are required for this experience, so make sure you plan ahead and give Farmer John a call.

Richard’s Ranch is also home of Alberti Vineyards, so you can take in a wine tasting while gazing at almond blossoms, or grab a glass while riding on their train that goes around the orchard!

Taste wines from around the world at Camp 4 Wine Cafe with a wine flight! Pro tip: order some of their in-house roasted almonds to snack on while you sip your wine.

Have you ever watched cheese being made? Now’s your chance at Oakdale Cheese & Specialties! See the art of cheese making, grab some goodies (and cheese of course) in their shop, and ordered a grilled cheese sandwich to enjoy outside on their grounds.

Embark on an enriching cultural odyssey as we unveil the top 10 arts activities along Modesto’s captivating Almond Blossom Cruise. 

From immersive experiences for the little ones at MoChiMu (Modesto Children’s Museum) to the picturesque creativity of Plein Air, the journey is an artistic tapestry waiting to be explored.  

Edem Elesh will take aspiring and cultured artists on a journey of painting Plein Air on small canvases while ‘in the air of the orchards surrounded by blooms’ on Saturday, February 24th. With classes for youth in the morning and adult classes in the afternoon, participants will have an option of oil pastels or acrylic paints with canvas supplied, or may bring their preferred medium.

Gallo Center for the Arts has two incredible shows planned during Almond Blossom season! Catch This Land is Our Land featuring Martha Redbone and The Patchwork Quartet on February 24th – performing in the first Modesto Goes Global performance, the music will draw on Redbone’s American Roots musical selections and old American folk songs made anew by APQ. Or catch Marta Pereira da Costa & Special Guest Duarte on March 23rd – delving deep into the past, present, and future, a new generation of Fado artists promise to be electrifying on stage together.

Join other art and flower lovers for State Theatre’s presentation of the film Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse during the peak weeks of almond blossoms – there’s even a special Paint Night on February 29th before the film showing!

The van Gogh Challenge Photo Contest is officially live for submissions! Whether you already have an incredible shot of the almond blossoms in Stanislaus County, or you want to capture one in the next few weeks, send it our way for a chance to win some awesome prizes (including a HUGE grand prize for the Professional Category winner).

Wander through Downtown Modesto’s vibrant street art with the Mural Tour! There are over 100 murals throughout Modesto to marvel at in between blossom viewing.

Make a reservation with your ticket purchase ahead of time and go prepared to watch your kiddos delight in exploration and learning at the Modesto Children’s Museum! Packed with colors, fun, and activities, this stop is sure to be a hit with the entire family. 

Indulge in the culinary arts at Roberts Ferry Gourmet! Indulge in lunch and milkshakes from their country store, then eat al fresco and enjoy the beautiful views of blossoms and the snow-capped Sierras.

Richard’s Ranch is our newest orchard stop on the Almond Blossom Tour, and they’re already chock-full of activities and fun! Take a train ride around the orchard to immerse yourself in the blossoms, join the Plein Air painting class on February 24th, or bring your own art supplies to sit near the orchard, enjoy a glass of wine (Saturdays only), and draw or paint your own masterpiece.

The Mistlin Gallery in Downtown Modesto features local art, hand-made artisan items and art pieces for sale, and exhibitions that showcase different artistic mediums!

Kick back and relax as our Petal to the Metal coach tour (either with a hotel stay or without) drives you through the blossoming orchards, while playing the Audio Tour and stopping at some of the best spots on the Almond Blossom Tour – let us do the planning and driving for you!