Download the 2009 Bean Festival Vendor application by clicking here: Vendor Applications will be accepted until booths are sold out. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, and have any questions, contact Maria Valenzuela at the Chamber, 209-835-2131.    

Bean Town will return to the festival this year with an expanded area with more Bean related booths! Bean Town is now located on Central from 10th Street all the way to 9th Street.   NEW THIS YEAR   Red Bean Ice Cream - Come try our Azuki flavored bean ice cre...

Child Development Centers will sponsor their 3nd Annual Kids BE’AN kids area.  Children of all ages will have the opportunity to engage in hands on activities.  Jefferson 4H will join us in supporting the children in planting their own “Bean” stalk.  We will have a s...

Festival mascots, Pinto and Pepe will be visiting with families during the festival. Children LOVE to take pictures with their local Bean celebrities! So, look out for these two when you are strolling down the festival and say hello!      

NEW An arm wrestling contest will take place on Saturday at the Main Stage at 1:00 p.m. where attendees can sign up for a minimal fee to compete in a city-wide wrestling match and be given the title of Bean Festival Strong Man in different weight categories. For more info visit www.armworldpromotion...

Congratulations to Smokey Borges for winning this years Chili Bean & Bean Soup Cook Off’s! Smokey Borges was voted this years chili bean and bean soup cook off winner. This is his third consecutive year winning the chili cook off. He will be using his prize money to buy the food he uses to...

Tracy Chamber of Commerce has announced several changes to our 23rd annual festival to be held on September 12th & 13th in Downtown Tracy.  This year's festival will focus on Beans for Health.  Gone is the rib cook off, spam carving and jalapeno eating contest.  Bac...