We are excited to announce that our Festa will take place this year on October 11-18, 2021.
Click the above 'Festa' tab for the full program
Monday, October 11 thru Wednesday, October 13
7:00 pm Mass
Thursday, October 14
6:30 pm Mass for the sick. Presentation of the Queens after Mass followed by dancing to the music of “DJ Vasco" Friday, October 15
6:30 pm Mass in honor of the Past Presidents of our Society
9:00 pm An evening of Fados with Lisandra Silva of Hilmar, Samantha Pacheco of San Jose and Marisa Silva Rocha of Hilmar. Musicians: Helder Cavalheira on the Portuguese Guitar, Manuel Sousa on the Fado Guitar and Alcino Cavahleira on the Contrabass Guitar
9:00 pm Dancing in the small hall to the music of “DJ Vasco”.
Saturday, October 16
7-10 am Breakfast consisting of Linguica, eggs, pancakes, juice & coffee. $10.00
10:00 am Bodo de Leite. (we ask that all participants please be ready to leave the hall by
10:00 am). The Bodo de Leite will proceed through town with singing artists: Manuel dos Santos of Artesia, Jose Ribeiro of Modesto, Antonio Azevedo of Hilmar, Jose Placido and Eduardo Papoila from the East Coast, and Jose Borges of Florida. They will be accompanied by Dimas Toledo, Manuel Avila, Jose Coelho & Tommy Vieira.
1:00 pm Folklore groups will perform under the tent
2:00 pm Traditional Portuguese Bullfights at Sao Joao Arena. 6 bulls provided by Ganadaria Acoriana. Horsemen: Alberto Conde, Paulo J. Ferreira and Jorge Hernandez. Forcados Groups include: Amadores of Turlock with Captain George Martins Jr. and Aposento of Turlock with Captain Fernando Machado Jr. Horses provided by Coudelaria Martins. Bullfight Director, Travis Goncalves. Performing instrumental band Azores Band of Escalon. Tickets: $30.00 - Tickets only available day of event.
6:00 pm Mass followed by candlelight procession with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
9-11 pm Dance outside under tent to the music of “Sem Duvida” and Cantoria in the hall with previously mentioned singing artists.
Sunday, October 17
7-10 am Breakfast consisting of Linguica, eggs, pancakes, juice & coffee. $10.00
10:00 am Mass celebrated by Bishop Myron J. Cotta of the Diocese of Stockton. At the conclusion of Mass, the Procession with Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be formed, accompanied by marching bands and various Portuguese organizations of California
2:00 pm Auction of donated items inside hall
9:00 pm Cantoria in the hall with the previously mentioned singing artists
Monday, October 18
7:00 pm Presentation of the Queens and the Committee in the São João Arena
7:30 pm Traditional Portuguese Bullfights at Sao Joao Arena. 6 Bulls provided by Ganadaria Joe Alves and Joao Silveira. Cavaleiros: Alberto Conde, Paulo J. Ferreira and Jorge Hernandez. Forcados Groups include: Amadores of Merced with Captain João (Café) Azevedo and Amadores Luso Americanos with Captain Michael Lopes. Horses provided by Coudelaria Martins. Bullfight Director, Travis Goncalves. Performing instrumental band Azores Band of Escalon.
Limited seating is available
7:00 pm Mass
Thursday, October 14
6:30 pm Mass for the sick. Presentation of the Queens after Mass followed by dancing to the music of “DJ Vasco" Friday, October 15
6:30 pm Mass in honor of the Past Presidents of our Society
9:00 pm An evening of Fados with Lisandra Silva of Hilmar, Samantha Pacheco of San Jose and Marisa Silva Rocha of Hilmar. Musicians: Helder Cavalheira on the Portuguese Guitar, Manuel Sousa on the Fado Guitar and Alcino Cavahleira on the Contrabass Guitar
9:00 pm Dancing in the small hall to the music of “DJ Vasco”.
Saturday, October 16
7-10 am Breakfast consisting of Linguica, eggs, pancakes, juice & coffee. $10.00
10:00 am Bodo de Leite. (we ask that all participants please be ready to leave the hall by
10:00 am). The Bodo de Leite will proceed through town with singing artists: Manuel dos Santos of Artesia, Jose Ribeiro of Modesto, Antonio Azevedo of Hilmar, Jose Placido and Eduardo Papoila from the East Coast, and Jose Borges of Florida. They will be accompanied by Dimas Toledo, Manuel Avila, Jose Coelho & Tommy Vieira.
1:00 pm Folklore groups will perform under the tent
2:00 pm Traditional Portuguese Bullfights at Sao Joao Arena. 6 bulls provided by Ganadaria Acoriana. Horsemen: Alberto Conde, Paulo J. Ferreira and Jorge Hernandez. Forcados Groups include: Amadores of Turlock with Captain George Martins Jr. and Aposento of Turlock with Captain Fernando Machado Jr. Horses provided by Coudelaria Martins. Bullfight Director, Travis Goncalves. Performing instrumental band Azores Band of Escalon. Tickets: $30.00 - Tickets only available day of event.
6:00 pm Mass followed by candlelight procession with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima.
9-11 pm Dance outside under tent to the music of “Sem Duvida” and Cantoria in the hall with previously mentioned singing artists.
Sunday, October 17
7-10 am Breakfast consisting of Linguica, eggs, pancakes, juice & coffee. $10.00
10:00 am Mass celebrated by Bishop Myron J. Cotta of the Diocese of Stockton. At the conclusion of Mass, the Procession with Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be formed, accompanied by marching bands and various Portuguese organizations of California
2:00 pm Auction of donated items inside hall
9:00 pm Cantoria in the hall with the previously mentioned singing artists
Monday, October 18
7:00 pm Presentation of the Queens and the Committee in the São João Arena
7:30 pm Traditional Portuguese Bullfights at Sao Joao Arena. 6 Bulls provided by Ganadaria Joe Alves and Joao Silveira. Cavaleiros: Alberto Conde, Paulo J. Ferreira and Jorge Hernandez. Forcados Groups include: Amadores of Merced with Captain João (Café) Azevedo and Amadores Luso Americanos with Captain Michael Lopes. Horses provided by Coudelaria Martins. Bullfight Director, Travis Goncalves. Performing instrumental band Azores Band of Escalon.
Limited seating is available
Every year we have a Crab Feed in February and
Steak & Oyster Dinner in April
Please see the event tab for more information
If you, your group, club or organization is looking for a place to host an event, please contact Christina Chaves to confirm availability and fees.
The hall is not currently available to rent.
The hall is not currently available to rent.
