Nobody’s got Modesto’s goat was the original slogan for the city of Modesto, toward the beginning of the 20th century.  It was decided that this wasn’t appropriate, at least for publicity’s sake, but it is appropriate in terms of outlook and atmosphere.  Modesto is a lovely place to visit, close to San Francisco and not as expensive, but with plenty of attractions, and a very lovely setting.  It’s a perfect place to settle in for a nice romantic weekend, or a honeymoon, and enjoy wine-tasting, outdoor sports, and lots of live music.  There are plenty of excellent hotels here that will suit anyone’s tastes, and help you to enjoy luxury in a luxurious surrounding.

If your favorite thing in the world is music, there are plenty of interesting things in town, but the real die-hard fans should try to catch XFest, to be in on what really happens here.  This is one of the coolest music festivals in the country, with something for everyone.  Those who have tastes that run toward popular top 40 stuff will find plenty to enjoy here.  Classic rock and rollers will also be satisfied with the eclectic line-up that has some great bands from the past decades.  And hiphop and electronic music fans will also find plenty to dance to, and enjoy a spectacular time.

XFest is another name for the Xclamation Festival, and it’s been going on for 11 years now.  Billed as the Valley’s Biggest Party, XFest is mostly about the music, with over 50 bands playing.  It’s also about art, too, and one of the great draws here is that this is inspired to revitalizing the downtown area.  It’s a visionary venture to bring attention and people to any downtown area in the middle of the summer, and live music and local art are keys to helping locals and visitors to see all the wonderful talents that a place has to offer.  This is a chance to hear local and national acts playing in a beautiful place, and promises a weekend to be remembered.