Ripon Almond Blossom Festival

Ripon's ⁠‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​⁠Almond Blossom Festival has run for more than six decades, timed for when the orchards around town bloom in late February. The weekend includes a parade down Main Street, a queen and Miss Ripon competition, food, and events hosted by local clubs.