What is the yearly event that revolves around a vegetable that we are the biggest producer of?
The Asparagus Festival
100
Who does tourism impact?
Directly/Indirectly impacts all of us
100
Where is our office located?
Between the Hotel Stockton and the movie theater
200
Who was the founder of Stockton?
Charles M. Weber
200
What are the homes of the Mustangs and the Tigers
San Joaquin Delta College and University of the Pacific
200
Approximately how many annual events happen in Stockton in each year?
Over 40
200
How much business does tourism account for in the US?
$2 Trillion worth of business
200
What is the Stockton Heat's mascot named?
Frankie the Firebird
300
What recognition has Stockton received in 1999, 2004 and most recently in 2015?
Recognition as an All-American city
300
What's the local museum that is located in the middle of Victory Park, where you can learn about art and history?
The Haggin Museum
300
What event is held annually in April at the place that is home to over 90 statues, which include a 50 ft. long Buddha?
Cambodian New Year Celebration at the Cambodian Buddhist Temple
300
How many jobs are in tourism?
14.2 million jobs, (1 out 8 jobs in US)
300
What is a nickname Stockton is known for?
Port City, Brick City, Tuleburg, Fat City, Mudville, Gas City and Stock Town
400
What brought people to the area initially in the 1800's?
The Gold Rush
400
What is the name of the 1000 miles of water and rivers in Stockton that connect us to the bay?
The Delta
400
What is the annual event that brings together artists, cos-players and celebrates comics?
StocktonCon
400
How much tourism business do we get in the Stockton/San Joaquin area?
$590 Million
400
What big movies have been filmed in Stockton?
Flubber, Fat City, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Sure Thing, The World's Greatest Athlete and All the King's Men.
Note: This is not all the movies filmed in Stockton
500
What kept people in the area after the Gold Rush?
Agriculture
500
What theater is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and holds shows year round?
The Bob Hope Theatre
500
What is the yearly event with the purpose of recognizing the importance of caring for the earth and natural resources?
Stockton Earth Day
500
What kind of effect does every tourism dollar spent have throughout our economy?
Ripple Effect
More tourists → More $ spent → Better quality of life for community
500
Name 3 of Stockton's 7 sister cities
Shizuoka, Japan
Iloilo City, Philippines
Empalme, Mexico
Foshan, People's Republic of China
Parma, Italy
Battambang, Cambodia
Asaba, Nigeria