What to Look Foward to
Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-off
October 9th & 10th
Welcome to Oakdale’s First-Ever Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-off!
Celebrate the season with us at this exciting community event packed with live music, delicious food, family fun, and all the cozy fall vibes you love. From a Friday night concert under the lights to a full day of FREE activities on Saturday, there’s something for everyone—so bring your friends, bring your family, and join us for a weekend of fall memories in Oakdale!
Friday 10/9 - Kick-off Concert Doors Open 6:30PM/ Show Starts 7PM
Date: Friday, October 9th
Location: Saddle Club Bar, Oakdale Rodeo Grounds
Kick off the Fall Jubilee weekend with a live performance by local Oakdale talent Alex Lucero! Bring your friends, enjoy some great food, and soak up an amazing night of music under the lights.
Tickets: SOLD OUT | Parking: $5 per car – Parking located on E. D St.
Don’t miss this chance to start the weekend with incredible music and a fun, festive atmosphere!
Saturday 10/10 - Steak Dinner & Steak Cook-Off
Saturday, October 10 — Steak Dinner & Steak Cook-Off
Join us at the Oakdale Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for the inaugural Oakdale Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off!
Steak Dinner Tickets — Sold Out!
Please note: Steak dinners are prepared and provided by our local Oakdale Lions Club and are separate from the Steak Cook-Off competition. Competition steaks prepared by participating cookers will not be served as part of the steak dinner.
Oakdale Steak Cook-Off
The cookers are registered, and the competition is set!
Cooker applications are officially closed, and we’re excited to welcome our competitors as they fire up their grills and compete for bragging rights, prizes, and the coveted title of Oakdale Steak Cook-Off Champion!
What They’ll Be Grilling
All competitors will grill officially donated 16 oz. ribeye steaks, approximately 3 cm thick, provided by Ardis Cattle Co.
No outside steaks are permitted in the competition.
Steak Cook-Off Prizes
1st Place — Grand Champion
- $500 Cash Prize
- Championship Belt Buckle
- Winner’s Trophy
- Complimentary Entry into the 2027 Oakdale Steak Cook-Off
2nd Place
- Traeger Grill & BBQ Essentials
3rd Place
- Large YETI Cooler Stocked with Premium Beef
Come out and watch our competitors put their skills to the test as we crown the inaugural Oakdale Steak Cook-Off Champion!
Saturday 10/10 - Vendor Fair - Shop & Eat at the Fall Jubilee
Vendor Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Oakdale Rodeo Grounds
- Event Type: Free Community Festival
Shop & Eat at the Fall Jubilee
Come ready to shop, eat, and support local at the inaugural Oakdale Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off! We’re excited to welcome a great lineup of local vendors, makers, small businesses, and food vendors to the Oakdale Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, October 10th.
Artisan Vendors
California Gold Olive Oil Co.
Cap Lab
HL Trading Company
Jars of Delicious
Made With Love
Papa T’s
Saint Pete’s Bakery
Bark N Bits
Brielle’s Beads
Dance Unbound
Frontier Organics
Furniture Savvy
Ity Bity Crochet
Jewelry by Mamta
Love in Loops
Mommas Closet
Oakwilde Trading Co.
RC Designs Jewelry
Remi Candle Co.
Salt & Shore Co.
Stitched Up Sweetness
The Sewing Survivor
What the Fluff
Food Vendors
Ann’s Fish and Chips
Dirty Sugar
Everything Over Rice, LLC
PJ Red Hots LLC
Pop’s Mobile Kitchen, LLC
Sippin Sisters Lemonade
Be sure to stop by, explore the booths, grab something delicious, and support the businesses joining us for our first-ever Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off!
Saturday 10/10 - Vintage Truck & Tractor Show
Showcase your piece of agricultural history at the Oakdale Fall Jubilee!
Participants are invited to display antique tractors and farm trucks that celebrate the agricultural and ranching heritage of our community. This special display will highlight the vehicles and equipment that helped shape generations of farming, ranching, and rural life.
Entry Requirements
To be considered for participation:
- Tractor or truck must be 1978 or older
- Vehicle must be a model used for agricultural or ranching purposes
- A photo of the vehicle must be submitted with your registration for approval
- All entries are subject to review and approval by event organizers
Approved participants will be contacted with additional event details prior to the show.
Saturday 10/10 - Oakdale Bike Rodeo
Oakdale Bike Rodeo
Bring the whole family to the Oakdale Bike Rodeo, part of the Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off! Young riders will have the opportunity to practice bike safety skills, navigate fun obstacle courses, and build confidence on two wheels in a safe, interactive environment.
Whether your child is just learning to ride or already loves biking, the Oakdale Bike Rodeo is a fun and educational activity the whole family can enjoy during Fall Jubilee.
Saturday 10/10 - Kids Zone
Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of FREE family fun at the Oakdale Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off! Our Kids Zone will be packed with activities throughout the day, including games, crafts, face painting, story time, Touch-A-Truck, jump houses, character visits, and more.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Oakdale Rodeo Grounds
FREE Event Admission
Parking: $5 per car — cash only
Parking entrance located on E. D Street
Morning Fun
Bike Rodeo — 9:00–10:00 AM
Bike Safety — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Face Painting — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Provided by The Cowboy Museum
Kids Activities
Come Make a Magnet — 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
While supplies last
Cowbells Interactive Display — 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Free Root Beer Floats — 12:00 PM
While supplies last
Kids Barrel Racing — 12:00–2:00 PM
Face Painting with Sonya — 2:00–6:30 PM
Games
Enjoy Spin the Wheel for a Prize, Tic-Tac-Toe, Kids Cornhole, and more!
Touch-A-Truck
Kids can get an up-close look at vehicles from:
Gilton Garbage Truck • Modesto Fire Truck • Oak Valley Ambulance • Stanislaus County Sheriff • Oakdale Police Department • California Highway Patrol • Oakdale Irrigation District
Story Time
1st Story Time — 11:00 AM
2nd Story Time — 12:00 PM
3rd Story Time — 1:00 PM
Character Visits
Stop by between 2:00–4:00 PM for visits with Princess Peach and Yoshi!
Jump Houses
Jump houses will be provided by D2 California Party Rentals and Jump City Rentals.
A special thank you to The Cowboy Museum and Oakdale Cycling Events for their partnership in helping us make the Fall Jubilee a fun, kid-friendly day for our community.
Admission is FREE, so bring the family and spend the day with us at the Oakdale Fall Jubilee & Steak Cook-Off!
Saturday 10/10 - Live Bands & DJs
DJ Melo – 11AM-1pm, 6:30-7PM
Riley Miller – 1-2PM, 2:30-4PM
Weekend At Jimmys – 4-5PM, 6-6:30PM
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