Hello, April! There are so many great events happening this month in Fresno County! Head out to the annual Big Hat Days festival and gear up for the Clovis Rodeo. Baseball is back at Chukchansi Park and check out the shows playing in Fresno County.
PBR: Pendelton Whisky Velocity Tour - April 5-6
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 8 pm
About the event: The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is not a rodeo…it’s two hours of pyro, music and the most intense bull riding action the world has to offer. With a star-studded lineup of the world’s best riders and animal athletes the PBR Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour will bring edge-of-your-seat action that fans have come to expect from the World leader in the sport of bull riding. Get tickets here.
Big Hat Days - April 6-7
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: April 6, 9 am to 6 pm and April 7, 9 am to 5 pm
About the event: Kick off Rodeo month in Clovis with the Big Hat Days festival. The annual event celebrates Clovis' rich history and culture, which is rooted by an entrepreneurial spirit. The two-day event has live music, food and fun activities in Old Town Clovis. Find more information here.
Fresno Grizzlies Opening Day - April 9
Location: Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 6:50 pm
About the event: Baseball is back at Chukchansi Park! The Fresno Grizzlies will take on the Inland Empire 66ers during the season opener. Help the team kick off their season and stay for fireworks after the game. Get tickets here.
Los Ángeles Azules - El Amor De Mi Vida Tour - April 19
Location: William Saroyan Theatre, 730 M Street, Fresno, CA
Time: 8:30 pm
About the event: Get ready to sing the night away as Cumbia icons Los Ángeles Azules performs live at the Saroyan Theatre. Purchase tickets here.
Fresno State Vintage Days - April 19-21
Location: Fresno State, 5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740
Time: Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
About the event: Fresno State's beloved Vintage Days craft faire and festival is back this month. The entire event is student-run. Enjoy great food, music and craft vendors all weekend long. Get more information here.
Clovis Rodeo - April 24-28
Location: Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: Times vary
About the event: The Clovis Rodeo is the best of country living all wrangled up into one huge occasion. One of the top five rodeos in California, it is part of the ProRodeo/Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Tour. Events Include Professional Bull Riding, PRCA performances, jackpot roping and celebrity roping events. The rodeo action is accompanied by a parade, concerts, dances, and some of the best tri-tip sandwiches to boot. More details here.
Arts Alive in Agriculture: Juried Exhibition and Reception - April 18
Location: 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730
Time: 5:30 pm to 8 pm
About the event: Arts Alive in Agriculture is a celebration of our agricultural industry through the visual arts with the intent to promote and encourage creative perspectives on our intimate relationships with food production here in the Central Valley. Artists will present pieces in six categories, and prizes will be awarded. Details and tickets here.
Lauren Daigle - The Kaleidoscope Tour - April 19
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 7 pm
About the event: Two-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle is bringing her Kaleidoscope Tour to the Save Mart Center. Get tickets here.
Around the Block 2: Gallery Row - April 26
Location: Downtown Fresno, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
About the event: Around the Block is a 5 part-block party series hitting the streets of Downtown Fresno. Every other month, a different block will be highlighted, showcasing what makes our downtown a destination. This month will feature businesses on Gallery Row. You can expect delicious food, live music, photo opportunities, special workshops, and other fun activities. This event all free to attend and includes fun for all ages. Details here.
Tower Porchfest - April 27
Location: Tower District, Fresno, CA
Time: 10 am to 8 pm
About the event: The residents of Fresno's Tower District put on this community music festival each year. Locals open their porches up to musicians, artists and celebrate the district's creative culture. More information here.
Chocolicious 5/15k - April 27
Location: Woodward Park, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720
Time: 8 am
About the event: Run or walk one of three courses and be rewarded with LOTS of chocolate during the Chocolicious Run at Woodward Park. Runners can run the 5k or 15k course or walk along the 2-mile trail. Register for the race here.
Clovis Rodeo Parade - April 27
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 9:30 am
About the event: Traditionally held the Saturday of rodeo week, the parade features more than 120 entries in 27 different categories. It winds through the streets of Old Town Clovis to the cheers of the thousands of parade fans lining the route. Whether you come for the marching bands, horse-drawn vehicles, mounted groups, novelty acts or themed floats it is certain to be worth the trip. Details here.
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