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5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND, June 12-14, 2026
Great American Western Art Show
The Pink Duck Art Gallery, located at 141 N. Center St. in Turlock, will be hosting the Great American Western Art Show from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday (CHRISTOPHER CORREA/The Journal).

Great American Western Art Show: About three weeks away from the nation’s 250th birthday, Donna Wayman-Maurer is getting set to hold her own celebration through a unique art show taking place at her business in downtown Turlock.

This Saturday, June 13, the Pink Duck Art Gallery located at 141 N. Center St. will be hosting the Great American Western Art Show. The event will be held 2-8:30 p.m. and will display fine art from over 30 artists from across the region depicting western and cowboy culture, a key aspect of America’s rich culture.

“The western culture is such a big part of this nation’s history,” said Wayman-Maurer, who owns the Pink Duck. “I think it’s important that we remember and celebrate the history of the west as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. There is no better way to do that than through art and spending time with others.”

The event will be accompanied by the sounds of western musician Jamie Byous from 6-8 p.m. His live performance will be preceded by an appearance and exclusive show from Academy of Western Artists Award-winning Cowboy Poet Larry Maurice from 4-5 p.m.

Barbecue and drinks will also be available to guests. There is even a contest for best dressed western attire, with prizes on the line.

Senior Ball: The Stanislaus County Commission on Aging will hold the 5th annual Senior Ball from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Stanislaus County Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Rd., Modesto. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Modesto Senior Center or the Healthy Aging Association, 3224 McHenry Ave.

CAC Block Party: The Carnegie Arts Center will hold its annual Block Party from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. This free event will be filled with music, local art and community connections. This year the Block Party will take place at Central Park in Downtown Turlock.

Ceres Pride: CalPride Stanislaus is hosting a Ceres Pride event from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Whitmore Park, 2998 3rd St., Ceres. This all-ages event will feature local vendors, music, food and community.

Fiddler on the Roof: Modesto Performing Arts will bring “Fiddler on the Roof” to the Gallo Center for the Arts with shows at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. For tickets, visit galloarts.org or call 209-338-2100.