Presented by Grace Arms of Antioch. For more information visit www.gracearmsofantioch.org.

Enjoy tractor rides, jumpies, fresh-made food and, of course, pumpkins at The Magic Pumpkin Patch at the Contra Costa Event Park & Fairgrounds in Antioch, now, through Halloween, Saturday, October 31st.

World’s largest bounce house with over 50,000 square feet of fun offers action-packed, all-ages experience featuring live DJs, food trucks, gift shops & more — tickets on sale now!

By Greg Wiley, Public Relations Manager, The Big Bounce America

Contra Costa, CA (September 21, 2026) – The Big Bounce America, home to the world’s largest bounce house, extending its high-energy experience in the Bay Area for two weekends, October 17-18 and Oct 24-25. Featuring more than 50,000 square feet of inflatable attractions, the event transforms the Contra Costa Fair and Event Park into a fully immersive playground filled with live music, laughter, and unforgettable fun for ALL!

Designed for all ages, The Big Bounce America features dedicated sessions for younger children, bigger kids, and adults — so everyone can JUMP IN and join the fun.

“This isn’t just an event, it’s a full-blown, larger-than-life experience,” saidDavid Taube, Tour Director of The Big Bounce America. “We’re talking about the biggest bounce house on the planet, live DJs, a 900-foot-long obstacle course, and nonstop energy from the moment you walk in. We’re bringing a festival-level atmosphere where kids, parents, teens, and adults can jump, dance, and lose themselves in the fun. It’s truly an unforgettable experience for everyone.”

The event features seven massive inflatable attractions, including:

The World’s Largest Bounce House

Covering over 24,000 square feet and standing 32 feet tall, this record-breaking inflatable is a full-blown party zone. Inside, guests will find giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers, basketball hoops, and colorful interactive elements. A live DJ keeps the energy high with music, games, and competitions tailored to each age group—turning every session into a dance party in the sky.

The Giant

At over 900 feet long, this epic obstacle course is built for thrill-seekers of all skill levels. With more than 50 challenges and a massive finale slide, it’s perfect for friendly competition—or just bouncing your way through a wildly fun adventure.

Sport Slam

Get ready to bring your A-game! Sport Slam is a high-energy, action-packed arena where bouncing meets friendly competition. Packed with hoops, goals, climbing challenges, and fast-paced games, this inflatable playground lets you dunk, kick, race, and battle your way to bragging rights. Challenge your friends, take on your family, or jump into the chaos with new competitors—every corner is built for non-stop movement and big-time fun. Whether you’re channeling your inner all-star or just looking to let loose, Sport Slam keeps the adrenaline pumping from start to finish.

airSPACE

Step into an immersive, space-themed world filled with aliens, moon craters, and intergalactic fun. Featuring a towering inflatable alien, multi-lane slides, and endless ball pits, airSPACE delivers an out-of-this-world experience for explorers of all ages.

Other on-site Activities

Additional on-site attractions include food trucks, shaded rest areas, and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can bring their own food and drinks or purchase from on-site vendors.

Note: Attractions subject to change.

TICKETS: All-Access tickets are available now and include a three-hour pass to the event, featuring a timed session in The World’s Largest Bounce House plus unlimited access to all other attractions. Advanced purchase is strongly encouraged, as sessions frequently sell out. Tickets start at $35. Buy tickets at https://TheBigBounceAmerica.com/Tour-Dates/.

LOCATION: Contra Costa Fair and Event Park (1201 W 10th St, Antioch, CA 94509)

DAYS/TIMES: Saturday, October 17th: 9a-9p; Sunday, October 18th: 9a-6p; Saturday, October 24 9a-9p; Sunday, October 25 9a-6p.

Follow the fun on social media:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheBigBounceAmerica/

Instagram: @TheBigBounceAmerica

Twitter: @TheBigBounceUSA

ABOUT THE BIG BOUNCE AMERICA:

The Big Bounce America is the world’s largest traveling bounce house experience, welcoming thousands of guests in countries around the world since 2007. Learn more at www.thebigbounceamerica.com.

Live Music, Line Dancing, Beer & Wine Garden, Artisan Vendors, Food & Kid Zone

Plus, 6th Annual Delta Rotary Cornhole Tournament

By Celebrate Antioch Foundation

Celebrate Antioch Foundation proudly presents one of our signature events, The Boots & BBQ Festival, Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 AM to 6 PM. Grab your boots, bring your family and friends, and join us for a day you won’t forget in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown!

Spend the day with us enjoying the Amateur BBQ Cook-Off Competition and Cornhole Tournament while relaxing to the live music featuring the sounds of Houston Ave and Burke.

Select from a variety of local Rivertown Restaurants and BBQ Food Trucks and unwind under our shaded Beer and Wine Garden. There will be a family-friendly Kid Zone with a special guest providing Line Dancing Instruction.

Browse unique creations from our artisan vendors, sip your favorite beer or wine, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of entertainment and fun.

Amateur BBQ Cook-Off Competition

Are people always telling you your ribs are the BEST around? Or maybe you are are looking to take your BBQ skills to the next level. Cook up some of your best chicken and ribs and participate in Boot & BBQ Backyard BBQ Competition! Our Boots & BBQ Amateur Backyard BBQ Cook-off Competition on Saturday Sept 26th, 2026, in Antioch’s Rivertown Business District. This amateur contest is intended for the local backyard BBQ enthusiasts, those whose friends and family tell them they create fantastic ribs and chicken at home. Participants can register as a group or as an individual and the cost to enter the contest is $100. The winners will receive a trophy, a cash prize and ultimate bragging rights!

Prizes include Grand Champion Winner $500 & Trophy; 1st Place Chicken & Rib Winner $300 & Trophy; 2nd Place Chicken & Rib Winner $150 & Trophy; 3rd Place Chicken & Rib Winner $75 & Trophy; and, of course, ultimate bragging rights!

6th Annual Cornhole Tournament

This year’s event will feature the Rotary Club of the Delta’s 6th Annual Corn Hole Tournament. The $100 Cornhole Entry Fee is for a Team of 2 People! Divisions will be determined during a Round Robin Style of play that will place you in the backyard or competitive division for the single elimination bracket play.

Your donation will help us to continue to support our local youth programs, senior citizens, veterans and community projects.

Come out and have some good, old-fashioned fun with family and friends. 

Location

The Festival will be located in Antioch’s historic downtown with the bands playing in Waldie Plaza near the waterfront. Mark your calendars, grab your boots and hats, and meet us in Rivertown! See y’all there! 

Registration

Details and Registration for the BBQ Cook Off Competition – Boots & BBQ Amateur BBQ Cook-Off

Register your Cornhole Team of 2 – Rotary Club of the Delta 6th Annual Corn Hole Tournament Tickets

Sign up to be a Vendor – Boots & BBQ Festival Artisan Vendor Application

Thank you to our sponsors: ALMOST THERE TRAVEL • ANTIOCH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • ANTIOCH HERALD • ANTIOCH ROTARY CLUB • CATHOLIC FUNERAL & CEMETARY SERVICES • CITY OF ANTIOCH • DELTA VIEW PRODUCTIONS • EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION • FLYING DUTCHMAN TATTOO • JIM LANTER STATE FARM • WILLOW PARK MERCANTILE • REPUBLIC SERVICES

For more information about Celebrate Antioch Foundation visit our website at www.celebrateantioch.org.

During the annual Independence Day Celebration

Plus, Farenhyte 5150 R&B Funk & Party Band

By City of Antioch Recreation Department

America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration in Antioch on Saturday, July 4th will feature live entertainment in Waldie Plaza, in historic, downtown Rivertown.

Kalimba – 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM     Waldie Plaza Stage

Some music doesn’t just play — it moves you. It pulls you back to the first time you heard it, when a groove locked in and never let go. Kalimba, The Spirit delivers exactly that: a full-scale, fully live tribute to the legendary Earth Wind & Fire that doesn’t just honor the legacy — it resurrects it.

Born from a deep reverence for the late, great Maurice White and the galaxy of sound he built, Kalimba, The Spirit is an internationally touring production that captures everything that made EWF the most electrifying live act of a generation. The soaring falsetto. The thunderous horns. The lush, interlocking harmonies. The bass lines that roll through your chest like a freight train. All of it — live, authentic, and unapologetically powerful.

Talent buyers take note: this is a production, not a cover band. Kalimba, The Spirit brings a full stage and lighting show built to command the largest rooms, with vocal performances that authentically replicate Philip Bailey’s signature high notes, the thick three-part harmonies of Maurice and Ralph Johnson, and Verdine White’s iconic, grooving bass lines driving it all forward.

The credentials speak volumes. Kalimba has graced historic theaters, major music festivals, state fairs, casinos, and premier corporate events across the globe — including a landmark performance alongside the Village People at the 2020 Dubai Expo and sharing the stage with Sister Sledge in Egypt in 2023. Wherever they perform, one thing is guaranteed: the audience leaves on its feet.

Expect to hear the songs that defined an era: September, Boogie Wonderland, Shining Star, Let’s Groove, After the Love Has Gone, That’s the Way of the World, Fantasy, Sing a Song, Getaway, Reasons, Devotion, Can’t Hide Love, Love’s Holiday — and that’s just the beginning of the night.

Kalimba, The Spirit. Feel it all over again.

Boogie Wonderland, Let’s Groove, Shining Star, After the Love Has Gone, and more. This isn’t a cover act — it’s an experience. Feel it all over again.

Farenhyte 5150 – 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM     Waldie Plaza Stage

Entertainment will also include Farenhyte 5150 – a powerhouse ensemble renowned for delivering high-octane performances that capture the raw energy and polished precision of a live concert experience. What sets them apart is their uncanny ability to sound exactly like the original records, a feat made possible by a lineup of elite musicians who have toured and recorded with multi-platinum artists. Their collective pedigree shines through in every note, stunning audiences with a professional sound that is as flawless as it is infectious. Whether they are hitting a complex groove or a soaring anthem, Farenhyte 5150 commands the stage, guaranteed to get the entire room up and dancing.

Fireworks Show

The fireworks show over the river are scheduled to start at 9:20 p.m.

For the full schedule of events visit Antioch to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day Saturday, July 4th | Antioch Herald. For more information visit www.antiochca.gov/221/Fourth-of-July-Celebration.

By City of Antioch

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating creativity, culture, and talent in the beauty and barbering industry! Join us for a high-energy event filled with live entertainment, competitions, and opportunities to connect with local professionals and the community.

Date: Sunday, June 28th, 2026

Location: Antioch Water Park Community Room, 4701 Lone Tree Way

Doors Open: 1:00 PM

Show Starts: 1:30 PM

What to Expect:

• Emcee introductions & live entertainment

• Barber competition

• Vendor showcase

• Hair runway show

• Networking opportunities

Who Should Attend:

We invite hairstylists, barbers, loc specialists, makeup artists, nail techs, estheticians, beauty entrepreneurs, and the entire Antioch community & surrounding cities!

Plus, enjoy light snacks, exciting prizes, giveaways and more!

Come out and support local talent, discover new businesses, and experience the beauty industry like never before. You don’t want to miss this!

Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/antiochhairshow to secure your FREE ticket today!

By City of Antioch Parks and Recreation Department

Juneteenth is not only a time for joy, but it is a time for reflection, giving back and sharing community resources.

The City of Antioch Parks and Recreation Department is proud to host Team Jesus who will be accepting donations of dry food, toys and school supplies during this year’s festivities.

Those who donate goods or monetary donations will receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing at the Antioch Juneteenth Celebration!

FRIDAY JUNE 19th, 2026

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Williamson Ranch Park, Antioch

FREE

For more information visit antiochca.gov/218/Juneteenth-Celebration.

For more information on Team Jesus Outreach Ministries visit www.teamjesusoutreach.org.