Fresno County is for the foodies! Sure, everyone is going to say their city has great food, but most of their ingredients are grown here in Fresno County. Not only is it the center of California agriculture, but it's also a tapestry of cultures, and this community loves sharing their heritage through food and events all about food. Here's a look at some of the foodie events coming up for the rest of 2024!
Crow & Wolf Brewing Company's Oktoberfest - September 14
Location: 526 Spruce Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
Time: 11 am to 10 pm
About the event: The Oktoberfest celebrations in Fresno County kick off at Crow & Wolf Brewing Company with delicious beers and food. Put on those Lederhosens and Dirndls and get ready for a great time! Get more details here.
Kings River Winery Grape Stomp - September 15
Location: Kings River Winery, 4276 S Greenwood Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
About the event: Get ready to stomp, stomp, stomp at the annual Kings River Winery Grape Stomp! Take part in this wine harvesting process and enjoy a vendor market with food and music. Get more information here.
Fresno Greek Fest - September 20-22
Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N Orchard, Fresno, CA 93703
Time: Friday, 4 pm to midnight; Saturday, 11 am to midnight; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
About the event: Opa! Enjoy California's premier Greek festival where the city’s Greek community spends a weekend celebrating their heritage with music and food! The three-day event will feature fresh food, a Greek market, drinks, entertainment, and more. Details here.
Two Ravens Brewery 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Party - September 21
Location: 5054 N Academy Ave Suite B, Clovis, CA 93619
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
About the event: Celebrate Oktoberfest at Two Ravens Brewery where you'll get to taste their beloved Octoberfest Brew and their new Hefeweizen. Enjoy live music, a costume contest and a stein holding competition. Get more information here.
Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company's Oktoberfest - September 21
Location: 745 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 2 pm
About this event: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest is back at the beer garden! This year's event has a twist! In addition to Lederhosens and steins full of fall flavored beers, the event will also double as a tailgate event for the Fresno State v. New Mexico game. There will be games, drinks and food to enjoy. Get more information here.
Oktoberfest at River Park - September 28
Location: River Park Shopping Center
Time: 1 pm to 6 pm
About the event: Prost! Oktoberfest at River Park is the place to be this year for beer-tasting, great food, live music and, of course, fun games to get you in the Oktoberfest spirit! Hosted by River Park in coordination with Barrelhouse Brewing Co. and Fresno Street Eats, you'll be able to enjoy samples Oktoberfest ales from Barrelhouse Brewing, Crow & Wolf Brewing, Tioga Sequoia Brewing, Grayview Brewing, South of Shaw Brewing, Summer Fox Brewing, Mad Duck, and Full Circle Brewing. Get tickets here.
Big Fresno Fair - October 2-14
Location: 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: Click here for schedule
About the event: Calling all fair foodies! The Big Fresno Fair is the place to be to get all your fair food fixes. From traditional hot dogs, cinnamon rolls and funnel cakes to loaded crab fries, tacos and shaved ice, you're in for a unique culinary journey. Get tickets and more information here.
Walktober Fest - October 19
Location: Old Town Clovis
Time: 5 pm to 8:30 pm
About the event: Take part in Old Town Clovis' first Walktober Fest! This beer and wine event has more than 20 stops to sip local beer and wine as well as food trucks, games and live music. Get tickets for this event here.
Valley Brewers Fest - October 19
Location: Eaton Plaza, 2400 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
About the event: Get ready for the largest Brewery Festival in the Central Valley! Hosted by the Central Valley Brewers Guild, the Valley Brewers Fest will feature 23 local breweries with unlimited beer tastings, live music and food trucks. More details here.
Taco Truck Throwdown 2024 - November 9
Location: Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 5 pm
About the event: Try tacos from the best trucks in Central California and enjoy live entertainment during Taco Truck Throwdown, hosted by the Fresno Grizzlies and Fresno Street Eats. Each truck goes taco to taco to win the Judges Award or the People's Choice Award. New this year is the Salsa Throwdown and the competition for Best Michelada is back by popular demand. Get tickets here.
4th Annual Clovis Tailgate Barbecue Throwdown - November 9
Location: 535 Woodworth Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
About the event: Taste some of the best barbecue around at the Clovis Tailgate Barbecue Throwdown, hosted by Grill Masters BBQ. The entire family can join in on the fun. Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, live music, drinks and barbecue! Grillers will be competing for prizes for their ribs, chicken thighs, and tri tip. Get more information here.
Hmong New Year Celebration - December 28-31
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: TBD
About the event: Hmong New Year is the biggest cultural event within the Hmong community which marks the end of another year of hard work and a time for giving thanks. Each year, thousands of people from all over the country come to Fresno to take part in this annual tradition which includes enjoying delicious foods. More details here.
Weekly Farmers Markets
About the event: In addition to larger food events hosted throughout the year, food is celebrated each week at local farmers markets. Not only will you find fresh produce and artisan food products, but some farmers markets also host food vendors and food trucks. Find a full list of local farmers markets here.
559 Night Market - Monthly
Location: Fresno's Chinatown outside Central Fish Company, 1535 Kern St, Fresno, CA 93706
About the event: Each month, take part in Fresno's biggest Asian street food market—the 559 Night Market. Try everything from Korean barbecue, sticky rice bowls and sushi from various food trucks and vendors or stop by Central Fish Company. In addition to great food, enjoy K-Pop performances and other local artisan booths. Get details here.
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