Weekend of events keeps Stockton busy [Video]

STOCKTON, Calif. — The Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple on Carpenter Road in Stockton was already busy before noon Friday as Dany Kol and her family picked out their favorite dishes. 

“There’s so many food vendors. So many,” said Kol. “There are Cambodian ones, but there’s also different backgrounds too. But definitely come for the Cambodian food.”

The food and craft vendors are only one part of the 5-day event for Kol and her family, celebrating Cambodian New Year.

“I usually just come and just watch what my mom does but this year I’m actually trying to be more hands-on,” said Kol. “So every year we’re just watching what our parents are doing, shadowing and just practicing so we can pass it along to our kids.”

Less than four miles away at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, the gates opened at noon and people …