Save the Date - 63rd Almond Blossom Festival 2025
February 20th-23rd, 2025
February 20th-23rd, 2025
What is the Almond Blossom Festival?
The Almond Blossom Festival is Ripon’s largest tradition of the year with an entire weekend of celebrations and events. Beginning in 1962, the Almond Blossom Festival is steeped in history and has become more than just a festival, but a season of tradition, memories, and Ripon comradery.
The Almond Blossom Festival is always the last FULL weekend of February with this year’s dates ranging from Thursday, February 20th- Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. There are many events that happen around Ripon that weekend, but the festival itself is put on and run by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. Chamber events include- The Miss Almond Blossom/Miss Ripon competition (see Miss Ripon Page for more information), the carnival at Mistlin Sports Park, the vendor fair at Mistlin Sports Park, the Fun Run, the Almond Blossom Parade, and the Diaper Derby.
This year we are proud to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Almond Blossom Festival and honor the traditions and history of our town.
Sponsorship
We are proud to present the 63rd Annual Almond Blossom Festival, held February 20th-23rd. The festival offers endless amounts of local fun from the parade through Downtown, Miss Ripon Queen Coronation, carnival, 1 mile & 8k Fun Run, Diaper Derby, Bake Off, and more! This event could not be done without the support of the community. Help carry on this cherished community tradition!
Diaper Derby
63rd Almond Blossom Festival Diaper Derby is a time-honored event! Generations of families have fought for that first-place trophy. Register to compete!
42nd Almond Blossom Fun Run
Thank you for your interest in the 42nd Annual Almond Blossom Fun Run, part of the 63rd Annual Ripon Almond Blossom Festival! We are looking forward to a great year and a fantastic festival.
Parade Entry
Please join us in celebrating the 63rd Almond Blossom Parde. Application deadline is February 17th, 2025. Please contact us if you have any questions at info@riponchamber.org
Bake Off
Show off your baking skills at this year’s Almond Blossom Bake Off!
Cutest Pet Contest
Think your pet has what it takes to be the cutest in Ripon? Submit a photo to info@riponchamber.org by February 17th to enter! Be sure to include their name—we can’t wait to see all the adorable entries!
Almond Blossom Vendor
Thank you for your interest in participating at the 63rd Almond Blossom Festival. Space for this year’s festival is full. Please contact us if you have any questions at info@riponchamber.org.
Email completed applications/forms to info@riponchamber.org