Mayors vs Paye in Grape Stomp Battle | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 2m

Get ready to crush grapes and celebrate Italian heritage at the San Jose Family Festa this weekend—where mayors, ex-49ers, and local legends battle in a wild grape stomping showdown to dethrone last year’s champ, John Paye. With celebrity heats, public stomps, live music, and food galore at History Park, it’s a full-on cultural fiesta. And don’t miss Sunday’s tribute concert honoring Ray Rodriguez, the unsung architect of downtown’s Music in the Park series—and a man who once photographed presidents and helped elect mayors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…