Free live music & entertainment, local food, family fun and, of course, wine – plus, after parties!

Enjoy performances by the former lead singer of Santana, Tina Turner Tribute and more

Antioch, CA – Sip, savor and celebrate Antioch at the Antioch Wine Festival, Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be a celebration of fine wines and gourmet street food, in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. Join us for a day and night filled with tastings, live music and culinary delights, plus, a family fun Kids Zone and After Parties from 8:00 p.m. – Midnight.

Food by Local Food Trucks, Street Vendors and Downtown Rivertown Restaurants

Experience the taste of local Antioch cuisine. From savory comfort food and handcrafted bites to fresh local flavors, bold seasonings, sweet treats, festival favorites and Rivertown restaurants offer something for every appetite. Whether you are looking for a sit-down meal before the festival, a quick bite between wine tastings or a delicious reason to explore downtown Antioch, the local food scene delivers an experience that is warm, welcoming and full of personality.

Family-Friendly Fun in the Kids Zone

The Antioch Wine Festival is not just for wine lovers — it is a full family-friendly experience, and our Kids Zone is designed to keep the little ones smiling all day long.

Bring the family to Waldie Plaza and let the kids enjoy a colorful, exciting play area filled with kid-friendly activities, inflatable games, bounce houses, sports challenges, and interactive fun. From basketball and football toss games to tic-tac-toe, slides, and playful inflatables, the Kids Zone gives children a safe and energetic space to laugh, play, and make festival memories of their own.

While adults enjoy wine tasting, live music, local food, art, and the beautiful Rivertown atmosphere, kids can explore a festival space created just for them. It is the perfect way to enjoy the Antioch Wine Festival as a family — with something special for every age.

Play. Laugh. Explore. Make memories.

The Kids Zone is where family fun comes alive at the Antioch Wine Festival.

Craft Beer & Cocktails

Quench your thirst with a wide selection of craft beer and cocktails. We have something for everyone, whether you prefer a classic margarita or a local IPA.

Meet the Chefs

Get to know the chefs behind your favorite street foods and learn about their culinary journeys. We have meet-and-greet sessions scheduled throughout the day.

Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy live musical performances on stage in Waldie Plaza and entertainment. This year’s line-up brings together powerhouse vocals, smooth soul, Bay Area funk, rock, R&B including Santana’s former lead singer and a show-stopping Tina Turner tribute that will keep Rivertown moving from afternoon into the evening.

From the first note to the final encore, guests will experience the kind of live music that makes a festival feel alive — the kind that gets people dancing, singing along, raising a glass and making memories in the heart of downtown Antioch.

Entertainment includes The Millionaire’s Mentalist Dan Chan and Street Breakdance Performances featuring high energy, real talent and unstoppable moves. Don’t miss the action!

Tony Lindsay | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Grammy Award-winning vocalist, Tony Lindsay, is best known for his powerful 25-year run as the lead singer of Santana. With his soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, he brings a blend of rock, R&B and Latin influences that captivate audiences worldwide. 

Mystique | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Mystique is a high-energy Bay Area band known for their versatile sound, blending Latin, funk, R&B and party hits into an electrifying live performance that keeps the crowd dancing all day and night. 

The Fell Swoop | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Late afternoon, The Fell Swoop turns up the groove with a genre-blending powerful mix of original rock, pop, funk and soul with high-energy performances and tight musicianship that keep audiences fully engaged from start to finish. Proudly rooted in San Francisco, the band is known for dance-ready live performances. Their bio describes a high-energy sound built around tight grooves, vibrant horn arrangements, dynamic vocals, and a celebration-style performance that has taken them to stages including High Sierra Music Festival, SXSW, The Independent, August Hall, Boom Boom Room and more.

Lea Sweet: Tina Turner Tribute Artist | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Get ready for a powerhouse performance as Lea Sweet brings the energy, soul, and unforgettable stage presence of Tina Turner that honors the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. 

Known for her electrifying tribute show, Lea Sweet captures the spirit of one of music’s greatest icons with dynamic vocals, bold choreography, dazzling costumes, and the high-energy performance style that made Tina Turner legendary.

Her upcoming performance will celebrate the timeless hits, fierce confidence, and rock-and-soul legacy that fans know and love. From the first note to the final bow, audiences can expect a show filled with excitement, nostalgia, and nonstop entertainment.

Join us for an unforgettable Tina Turner tribute performance. This is one show you will not want to miss.

The Millionaire’s Mentalist Dan Chan

Dan Chan, The Millionaire’s Mentalist, will amaze you with his mind-blowing magic, mentalism and sleight of hand in an unforgettable interactive performance. With over 25 years of magic experience and 10,000 performances, Dan’s built a reputation performing for the biggest names in tech and finance,including Google, Facebook, AirBnB and more. His high-profile clients are proof of his credibility and the captivating experience he delivers.

Street Breakdance Performances

Throughout the afternoon, guests will be treated to live breakdance performances featuring exciting moves, crowd interaction, music, and nonstop festival energy.

These talented street performers will bring the spirit of urban dance to downtown Antioch with flips, freezes, footwork, spins, and show-stopping routines that are fun for all ages. Whether you are watching with friends, bringing the kids, or just walking through the festival, this is one performance you will want to stop and see.

The breakdancing crew will perform four 20-minute shows between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, giving festival guests multiple chances to catch the action.

Come for the wine. Stay for the music, food, dancing and unforgettable street performances.

Support Local Businesses

Enjoy shopping in the Rivertown stores, supporting local, small businesses and helping to keep our community thriving.

After Parties

The party continues into the night with more live music at two after parties from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight.

Suga-T at ROYAL BANQUET & EVENT HALLS. Suga-T will be performing live at the official after party at the Royal Banquet & Event Halls. Located at 509 & 517 W. 2nd Streets.

Suga-T is a 90’s sensational legendary multi-platinum and gold selling,trail blazing performer from the Bay Area known for underground and commercial hits all over the world. She is admired as the First Lady of the legendary group The Clickand holds the title as the biggest brother and sister Hip Hop duo in history.

Mystique at LA PLAZUELA. The party doesn’t stop — Mystique takes over La Plazuela for the after party. Located at 400 G Street.

Location & Free Parking

The Festival will be held on W. 2nd and G Streets and in Waldie Plaza. Directions: Take A Street, G Street, L Street from Highway 4 north toward the river to W. 2nd Street or take Auto Center Drive north, curve to the right east on W. 4th Street, drive to I or H Streets, turn left and into one of the free parking lots.

Presented by Vangitude Spirits, LLC for more information visit https://antiochwinefestival.com.

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Get ready for a fun-filled Mother’s Day weekend with live music, delicious dinner, dancing with great company at the Bay Area’s premier location for Soul, Style and Celebration!

Join us for The Wright Social Spot’s 6th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Dinner Show with Live Music and Dancing, Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Join us for a night of great music and delicious food at our cozy venue. Get ready to groove to live tunes and enjoy a scrumptious dinner with your loved ones.

Dinner served 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM followed by the Show and Dancing.

This in-person event will be held at The Wright Social Spot. So, mark your calendars, get your tickets and come on down for a fantastic time. Don’t miss out on this special occasion celebrating all mothers!

Tickets are $75 per person plus, fee and available at www. Eventbrite.com/e/1983484799429. Location provided upon purchase. For more information about The Wright Social Spot and Wright’s Catering visit their Facebook page or Instagram at TheRightSocialSpot.

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Hosted by Grace ‘n Grub

By Allen D. Payton

On Friday, March 27, 2026, Grace n’ Grub will host the Grand Opening of the Daily Bread Market which will include a variety of other food pop-ups. The event will be held at 2515 Somersville Road from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM. and will include a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal and other community leaders.

The market will continue each following Wednesday and Friday.

Grace n’ Grub is a youth-led food business founded by Diego Chavez Marquez when he was just 17 years old, and operated with his brothers Alfredo, 20, and German, 15, and a few of their closest friends, according to a Los Medanos College Experience report.

For more information about Grace n’ Grub visit them on Instagram.

By Allen D. Payton

According to the Contra Costa Health Department’s Environmental Health Division, Hidden Dragon Chinese restaurant in Antioch was shut down last April for violations including insects, rodents referred to as rats and mice, birds or animals present. It was shut down again on Dec. 9th for some of the same problems. Both times the owners were instructed to, “Cease and Desist all food activities.”

Located at 4106 Lone Tree Way in the same shopping center at Dallas Ranch Road as the former Rite Aid and now closed Sherwin-Williams Paint Store, the restaurant reopened Dec. 12th following a re-inspection. Then, the owners voluntarily and permanently closed the restaurant in January. An Environmental Health inspector did not learn of that until attempting a re-inspection, yesterday, Monday, March 2, 2026.

The Food Facility Routine Inspection Report dated April 23, 2025, showed a Minor Violation for not having “6. Adequate hand-washing facilities: supplied and accessible. Minor Observations: A) Soap dispenser in employee restroom observed inoperative. B) No paper towels in wall-mounted dispenser in employee restroom. – Ensure all handwashing stations are accessible and stocked with soap and paper towels in mounted dispensers at all times. Corrective Action: Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing with soap & towels or drying device provided in dispensers; dispensers shall be maintained in good repair (113953, 113953.1, 113953.2).”

The Major Violation was listed as “22. No insects, rodents, birds or animals present.”

The Dec. 9th Inspection Report showed two major violations. It read:

13. Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Corrected On Site

Observations: Observed 1 bag of adulterated walnuts (rodent chew marks on bag) on shelf in dry-storage room.

– Discard all adulterated food products.

– Inspect facility for adulterated food (e.g. with rodent chew marks) and immediately discard.

– Protect food from contamination.

*Corrected on site: Operator discarded adulterated bag of walnuts.

Corrective Action: Any food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health (113967, 113976, 113980, 113988, 113990, 114035, 114254.3).

22. No insects, rodents, birds or animals present

In addition, the report included details of the violations, including:

“A) Observed 1 dead rat on glue board on floor underneath shelving in dry storage area.

B) Observed 1 dead rat on glue board on floor underneath wooden cabinet behind front counter.

C) Observed 5 german cockroaches, and rodent fir on glue board placed on bottom shelf of prep table at cook line.

D) Observed 2 baited (and set off) wooden rat snap traps on drain board near high-temperature dish machine.

E) Observed rodent fur on wire shelving in dry-storage room.

F) Observed rat droppings”

The restaurant was again instructed to, “Cease and Desist all food activities.

– Remove dead rodents, dead cockroaches, and all rodent droppings from facility.

– Thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected areas (including but not limited to floors, shelves, dishes).

– Remove glue boards and snap traps from shelving and from dish-machine drain board. Do NOT place snap traps and glue boards on shelving or on drainboard for dishes.

– Obtain professional pest-control service. Email pest-control report to Daniel.Chavez@cchealth.org. Maintain copies of pest-control reports on site, available for review during inspections.”

County Health Staff Provide Details

When asked about the closure, Karl Fischer, Communications Coordinator for Contra Costa Health asked if there was a red placard in the window. When informed there was just a handwritten sign he said, “It sounds like they might have closed themselves. When we shut down a restaurant, we usually require them to post a red placard in the window.”

“Restaurants are required to close down if they don’t have water or if they have insects,” Fischer continued. “They might be shutting down because they know they have a problem and shouldn’t be serving food, right now.”

Contra Costa County uses a color-coded Placard Program for Permanent  and Mobile Retail Food Facilities to publicly report the results of food safety inspections, which includes green, yellow and red placards. Colors are determined based upon inspection findings with green meaning Pass, yellow meaning Conditional Pass and Red meaning Closed. A white placard stands for Placard Pending.

“As soon as they take care of it, they’re back in business. After a day or two, they’ll call us for a reinspection,” he added.

When informed of the report in April 2025 Fischer said, “The restaurant also got shut down on Dec. 9th for rodents.”

According to Kristian Lucas, the County’s Director of Environmental Health, “We regularly encourage all food facilities to self-close when there are any major issues that may affect public health and their food service as a result. Therefore, it may very well be that this facility chose to close on their own volition if Env Health did not officially close the facility.”

In an email, Tim Kraus, Supervising Environmental Health Specialist for Contra Costa Health then shared, “We did not close them permanently. It appears Inspector Daniel Chavez attempted an inspection yesterday and found the same sign mentioned below. His report indicates he communicated with the former owner via text message, who indicated they closed permanently in January of their own volition.  I’ve attached a copy of the report from yesterday since it doesn’t appear to have worked its way through to the website yet.  I’ve also attached the 12/9 routine inspection that resulted in a closure and the 12/12 reinspection where they were re-opened.”

“The last activity prior to yesterday’s inspection attempt that I see in our system was the re-opening inspection on 12/12/25,” he added.

The restaurant was incorporated as Sweet Rice Union, LLC. But the owners’ names are not listed on the Bizapedia page.

Nationwide breakfast giveaway available exclusively to all Chick-fil-A^® One Members

(ATLANTA) – Chick-fil-A^® is rolling out a nationwide giveaway guaranteed to make cold, winter mornings a little brighter. From now through Saturday, Feb. 28 during breakfast hours, Chick-fil-A One^® Members can claim a FREE Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Biscuit* through the Chick-fil-A App, no purchase necessary. 

“We love finding ways to surprise and delight our guests, especially during this years’ ‘Newstalgia’ celebration in honor of 80 years,” said Khalilah Cooper, vice president of brand strategy, advertising & media. “What better way to celebrate than by giving a breakfast classic to our Chick-fil-A One^® Members? It’s our small way of thanking guests for being part of our story, then and now.” 

The Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit is a breakfast classic, featuring a boneless breast of chicken, seasoned to perfection, hand-breaded and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh daily at each restaurant. The breakfast entreé debuted in 1986, coinciding with the launch of the brand’s first ever standalone restaurant. 

For nearly four decades, Chick-fil-A has offered Guests a variety of delicious ways to start their morning. From the classic Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit to lighter options like the Egg White Grill and heartier favorites like the Hash Brown Scramble Burrito with Jalapeño Salsa, breakfast remains a favorite time of day for Guests of all ages.

Throughout 2026 Chick-fil-A is delivering a year of ‘Newstalgia’, celebrating its 80-year heritage of quality, service and care. The campaign serves up beloved classics and fresh new twists, fun Guest experiences and moments of surprise and delight, from the new Frosted Sodas and Floats to Classic Cups and all-new, retro packaging. 

Guests can download the Chick-fil-A App through their phone’s App Store or by visiting
Chick-fil-A.com/one. For more on our menu and information about Chick-fil-A’s food, people and Guests across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com. 

*The breakfast reward can be redeemed during breakfast hours, from restaurant open until 10:30 a.m., while supplies last, and is limited to one reward per person, per Chick-fil-A One^®account. 

About Chick-fil-A, Inc. 

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Singapore.   

Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts and making a positive impact. Chick-fil-A gives back through programs including the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® Program, True Inspiration Awards and Scholarships. The family-owned and privately held company got its start in 1946, founded by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at  www.chick-fil-a.com  and  Chick-fil-A Press Room. 

Monica’s Riverview is located 1 I (eye) Street on the pier in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For menu and more information see www.visitmonicas.com.