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Available now: Sign up here<\/a> for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The coming week brings your final chance this season to enjoy the music of MoBand. Of course, the weekend is filled with community Fourth of July celebrations across the Modesto region. We\u2019ll highlight just few below, but for a longer list of holiday options, see our story on modbee.com<\/a>. Here\u2019s a look at some of the entertainment planned in the area July 4-10.<\/p>\n The Modesto Band of Stanislaus County concludes its 2026 season with the theme \u201cSunshine and Rainbows.\u201d Music will include selections from Jimmy Buffett, \u201cKokomo\u201d by The Beach Boys and the Israel Kamakawiwo\u02bbole-based version of \u201cSomewhere Over the Rainbow\u201d and \u201cWhat a Wonderful World.\u201d The group encourages audience members to wear Hawaiian shirts.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 8 p.m. July 9<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, 401 Needham St., Modesto<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.moband.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFarms & Fields,\u201d an annual exhibition at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock, continues its 2026 run. The show celebrates the variety and importance of agriculture in the Central Valley. \u201cThe bounty of the region is always represented not only by the variety of subjects depicted, but also in the number of artists featured and the wide range of creative media included,\u201d the center\u2019s website says.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through July 25<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $7<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> carnegieartsturlock.org<\/a><\/p>\n Sierra Repertory Theatre\u2019s production of Roger Bean\u2019s musical comedy revue \u201cDon\u2019t Touch That Dial!\u201d continues in Columbia State Historic Park. The story takes audiences into \u201ca wildly unpredictable television universe where sitcoms, game shows, variety hours, and classic TV theme songs collide in one fast-moving evening of comedy and nostalgia,\u201d according to a press release. The show features nearly 100 iconic TV songs. In the second act, the theater transforms into a live television event where audience members can join the fun from their seats, with participation optional.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> Various times through July 19<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Fallon House Theatre, 11175 Washington St., Columbia<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $45-$57<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.sierrarep.org<\/a><\/p>\n Get in a triple dip of celebrating the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary in Modesto. First, the Modesto Roadsters baseball team provides two options, with fireworks shows following its Friday and Saturday evening games. Both are against the Oakland Ballers.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> Game time 7:11 p.m. with fireworks to follow, July 3-4<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> 601 Neece Drive, Modesto<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $11-$16<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> modestoroadsters.com\/landing\/index<\/a><\/p>\n On Saturday, the city of Modesto and the Modesto Kiwanis Club present the annual parade, with this year\u2019s theme \u201cCelebrating America\u2019s Birthday, 250 Years.\u201d The parade route is from 10th and F streets to J Street, then back on 11th Street to I Street, ending at 17th Street. Prior and afterward, there will be a street fair with food, beverages, crafts and entertainment in downtown.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> Street fair 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; parade 9:30 a.m., July 4<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Street fair on I Street between 10th and 11th streets, in front of the Gallo Center for the Arts<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> modestojulyparade.com<\/a><\/p>\n You also can watch the bombs burst in air over the water. The Stanislaus County Fireworks Celebration at Woodward Reservoir returns on Saturday. Entry to the event this year is on a first-come basis.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> Around 9:30 p.m. July 4<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Woodward Reservoir, 14528 26 Mile Road<\/p>\n TICKETS:<\/b> $40 per vehicle<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.stancountyparks.com\/fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n The Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association and Turlock Chamber of Commerce also plan a two-day blowout. A parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday along West Main Street. Also on Friday, at the county fairgrounds, will be live music, local vendors, food booths and more. A fireworks show begins at dusk. On Saturday, there will be a car show, farmers market and a makers market in downtown.<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/b> Parade 6:30 p.m. with festival 5-10 p.m., July 3; car show and markets 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/b> Festival at Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway; car show and markets in downtown Turlock<\/p>\n ADMISSION:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n ONLINE:<\/b> www.turlockdowntown.com\/usa<\/a> and www.instagram.com\/p\/DYFBBM0HDQ1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMoBand<\/h2>\n
Carnegie exhibit<\/h2>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t Touch That Dial!\u201d<\/h2>\n
Modesto Independence Day<\/h2>\n
Woodward fireworks<\/h2>\n
Turlock Fourth celebrations<\/h2>\n