Gustine Downtown Business Association

08/29/2026

A beautiful new addition is taking shape in the Traveling Library windows! 💖🌈📚

A huge thank-you to our talented Traveling Library Board Member and artist-in-residence, Elizabeth Petitt, for sharing her incredible gift and creating our very own Dolly in her beautiful Coat of Many Colors!

There is still more to be added, but the star of the show is already complete—and she looks absolutely wonderful! Behind the scenes, our Board is also planning a special and meaningful way to honor Dolly’s memory and the love of reading she shared with children everywhere.

We cannot wait to share more soon!

08/28/2026

Dolly Parton’s legacy reached thousands of children right here in Merced County. ❤️📚

Since 2021, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has provided free monthly books to local children from birth to age 5. By May 2024, 8,289 Merced County children had participated, and more than 101,000 books had been distributed.

Los Banos was among the areas with the highest participation, while Gustine Traveling Library founder Zachery Ramos later partnered with the program through First 5 Merced County to help promote local enrollment.

Parton also had another Central Valley connection through “Deportee,” her recording about the 1948 Los Gatos Canyon plane crash near Coalinga.

Read the full story at Los Banos Enterprise. Link in comments.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Do you know an outstanding volunteer in Merced County? Nominate him or her for a volunteerism award! The application process is quick and easy: www.countyofmerced.com/volunteer.

The deadline to submit nominations is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.

08/14/2026

🎉 Calling All Treasure Hunters & Local Vendors! 🛍️
Get ready for the 54th Annual Gustine Rotary Flea Market!

📅 Sunday, September 20th
📍 Henry Miller Park, Gustine, CA
🕘 Early setup recommended – Spots are 12x14 and first come, first served!

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, selling, and community spirit! Whether you're a seasoned vendor or a local resident cleaning out your garage, there's a spot for YOU.

💸 Vendor Fees:
🔹 $35 – With City of Gustine Business License
🔹 $35 +$20Fee – Without City of Gustine Business License
🔹 $20 – Gustine Residents (non-vendors)

👥 Let’s make this year’s market the biggest and best yet! Share this post, tag your friends, and come support local sellers and discover hidden gems! ✨

Questions? Drop them below or message us directly!

Link to sign up with our Google form is located in the comments.

08/13/2026

Please take our survey!!! Help us design next years programs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GAC2026SURVEY