Experience a bike ride through the Blossom Trail, take part in the Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl, and get ready for a month full of incredible entertainment and more! Here's a look at the events happening in Fresno County this March:
Blossom Trail Events
Fresno County Blossom Trail - Runs through Mid-March (weather permitting)
Location: Find a map here.
About the event: Drive along a path of pink and white blossoms and see why there is truly nothing like a California winter. You’ll be in a blizzard of blossoms on your journey through the Blossom Trail in Fresno County. The Blossom Trail begins once the almond and orange orchards begin blooming.
Kings River Blossom Bike Ride 2024 - March 2
Location: Click here for ride information.
Time: Varies by route. See list of times here.
About the event: The 34th Annual Blossom Bike Ride will take place on March 4, 2024. We are currently working on the routes for this year. As the mileage gets longer, the route provides more of a challenge. Our 7-mile family ride takes you along the rails to the trail pathway through Reedley. The 20-mile route offers more scenic landscapes northeast of town for your viewing pleasure. If you are looking for a little more challenge, you might want to try our 40-mile route. This will get you started on the right course of mileage for the year. If you are looking for a longer ride, we offer the 60-mile route with some climbing. This route will take you into the foothills east of Reedley. The ride takes place rain or shine. Register here.
35th Annual Blossom Day Festival - March 9
Location: Downtown Sanger, Sanger, CA 93657
Time: 7 am to 3 pm
About the event: The 35th Annual Blossom Day Festival kicks off in Downtown Sanger on Saturday, March 9. This day is filled with fun for the entire family from car shows, arts and crafts, and food. Find more details here.
Hillcrest Blossom Trail Train Ride - March 2-3; March 9-10; March 16-17
Location: 6943 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
About the event: Come enjoy a 15-minute tour of the farm on an exquisite half-scale, live steam, narrow gauge railroad for only $4.00 per person, age 2 and up. Also enjoy children’s play areas, trails & picnic areas. Snacks and drinks are available, and Hot food on weekends seasonally. The third weekend, March 16 and March 17 is Reedley Railfest with lots of trains running and food. Details here.
Events
Rogue Festival - March 1- March 9
Location: Tower District
Time: Varies by event
About the event: The Fresno Rogue Festival is a celebration of independent and unconventional performers, artists, and creatives from all over the world. For six days in March, the city comes alive with music, dance, theater, and spoken word, as artists from all disciplines take to the stage to share their unique perspectives and creative visions. Purchase tickets here.
Spring Fresno Home and Garden Show - March 3- March 4
Location: 1121 Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 10 am
About the event: Talk to licensed contractors, shop gourmet foods, and an entire building of artisans/crafters, and dine at the 2 Outdoor Food Courts with fair food and gourmet food trucks! Learn from the Master Gardeners and Flower Societies, and shop the garden market all located in the Garden Pavilion.
Bald Eagle Canoe Tour- March 2 & March 16
Location: 5290 Millerton Rd, Friant, CA 93626
Time: 8 am to 11 am
About the event: Enjoy a morning of guided canoeing and Bald Eagle observations at Sycamore Island! Perfect for first-time paddlers and novice birders. You’ll learn basic paddling skills and practice your observation skills on this three-hour tour. While Bald Eagle sightings are likely, they cannot be guaranteed. Click here to reserve.
Chocolate Factory Tour and Tasting - Every Sunday in March
Location: 783 E Barstow Ave, Ste G, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 2 to 3 pm
About the event: Experience how chocolate is made in a guided tour where you will touch the cacao beans, smell the nibs, see the magic of chocolate making, learn about the aging of chocolate blocks, and sample various chocolates made in a factory.
Evanelle Vineyards Latin Dance Party - March 14
Location: 8444 Road 29, Madera, CA 93637
Time: 6 pm to 12 am
About the event: Join in for an unforgettable evening where you’ll learn to dance with the seasoned instructors from the Pete and Carmen Dance Academy, boasting 30 years of experience. Prepare to put those dance moves to the test while our DJ and live band keep the party going with non-stop Latin Dance Party hits! Get tickets here.
Ani-Me Con 12.0 - March 16- March 17
Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
About the event: Ani-Me Con is the biggest annual anime/gaming/sci-fi convention in the Central Valley, attracting more than 8,000 attendees during the 2-day convention. This event will have over 150+ vendors, 100+ guests, artists, exhibitors, and fan clubs. This year, we will include more guest speakers, panels, voice actors/actresses, live entertainment, cosplay contests, anime events, trading card tournaments, video gaming tournaments, live bands, DJs, singers, dancers, directors, comedians, import car club, LARPing, rave party, and more. Details here.
Clovis Craft Beer Crawl - March 17
Location: Old Town Clovis, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 2 pm to 5:30 pm
About the event: Follow the map from store to store, talk personally with the Brewery Representatives about their craft, sip your way through the best of California brews, and partake from local Food Trucks! Save some room for our Home Brew Tasting area provided by the San Joaquin Warthogs! Get tickets here.
St Patrick's Day Run - March 17
Location: Woodward Park Shinzen Activity Area, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720
Time: 8 am
About the event: Get ready for the 8th annual Fresno St Patrick's Day Run! There will be GREEN Medallions, GREEN Event Shirts, GREEN goodies, and GREEN Beer (21+)! Buy tickets here.
The Central Valley Gem and Mineral Show - March 22 - March 24
Location: Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, CA
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
About the event: The 4th Annual Central Valley Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society, presents a great show for viewing, learning about, and purchasing minerals, fossils, gems, beautiful handmade jewelry & much more! Find more information here.
FresYES Fest - March 23
Location: Downtown Fresno
Time: 1 pm to 11 pm
About the event: The biggest block party in Downtown Fresno is returning on Saturday, March 23. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever. The festival will take over Fulton Street with food trucks and vendors, pop-up venues, plus a full day of live music and exclusive beer releases. Stay tuned for announcements and updates. More details here. Visit Fresno County is a proud sponsor of this event.
Clovis Vintage Market & Antiques - March 24
Location: Old Town Clovis, Clovis, CA 93612
Time: 7 am to 3 pm
About the event: The Vintage Market is an open-air antique and vintage fair held on the streets of Old Town Clovis. Over 90 dealers come from all over California to display and sell their treasures. This show features a fabulous variety of items, with something for everyone from the traditional “Antique Buyer” to the “Upcycler." This event happens rain or shine. Details here.
Shows
Walter Trout - March 8
Location: Saroyan Theatre, 730 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 7 pm
About the event: Walter Trout has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America’s society and blues-rock scene. Even now, with the world more fractured than ever – by politics, economics, social media, and culture wars – the fabled US bluesman’s latest album, Broken, chronicles the bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. Buy tickets here.
Monster Jam - March 15 - March 17
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: Times vary by event. Find times here.
About the event: This. Is. Monster Jam™! The most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Fresno for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Save Mart Center. Purchase tickets here.
Cinderella - March 15
Location: Warnors Center, 1400 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 6:30 pm
About the event: A favorite fairy tale comes to life with crowd-pleasing contemporary choreography and music by Prokofiev. Buy tickets here.
Rumors ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute - March 17
Location: Tower Theatre, 809 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728
Time: 7:30 pm
About the event: Formed in 2014, Rumours ATL has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours ATL is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Buy tickets here.
Blake Shelton Back to the Honky Tonk Tour - March 21
Location: Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Time: 7 pm
About the event: Superstar entertainer Blake Shelton with special guests Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts will perform live at Save Mart Center on Mar. 21, 2024. Buy tickets here.
Mean Girls - March 26 & March 27
Location: 848 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 7:30 pm
About the event: Tina Fey's Drama Desk award-winning Broadway musical, based on the 2004 Lindsay Lohan film, Mean Girls is out on tour! Buy tickets here.
Y&T 50th Anniversary - March 29
Location: Warnors Center, 1400 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
About the event: In 2024, Y&T will be in their 50th year of rocking in the USA, and continue to tour the world, featuring the dynamic original frontman Dave Meniketti (lead guitar/lead vocals), John Nymann (guitar/vocals), Aaron Leigh (bass/vocals), and Mike Vanderhule (drums/vocals), playing songs that span the band’s five-decade career and including all the hits and fan favorites. Prepare to have your face melted. Purchase tickets here.