March is Women's History Month and what better way to celebrate the wonderful and hardworking women around us than to highlight some of the women-owned businesses in Fresno County!
Authentic Adventures | @authenticadventurescencal
Location: 1099 E Champlain Drive Ste A - 1257, Fresno, CA 93720
Authentic Adventures offers small group tours through all the national parks in Central California. What started as a way to help others, has grown into a full-time business. "Fresno County is probably California's best kept secret," says owner Alexis Newlin. "The abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities alone are overwhelming." Newlin wants to make the outdoors accessible for all and provides guided tours and transportation.
Click here for information on how to book a tour.
Sweet Girl Farms | @sweetgirlfarms
Location: 8358 S Alta Avenue, Reedley, CA 93654
Support a local farmer all while supporting women in agriculture at Sweet Girl Farms! Owner Liset Garcia used farming to get back on her feet after she was involved in an accident in 2019. "I had no business plan to make this my livelihood," she said. "However, when the pandemic hit in March 2022, the need for local produce exponentially grew and Sweet Girl Farms popped off without a local community and slowly beyond to our country, region, state and nationwide." Try one of her delicious produce or pick flowers (when in season) for yourself or someone special, or purchase homemade honey, salsa and more!
Click here for the farm stand hours.
Jus' Jo's
Location: 701 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
Calling all breakfast lovers! Check out this hidden gem in Clovis. Jus’ Jo’s is a must-visit restaurant run by two sisters. Try their delicious homemade cinnamon rolls and specialty syrup on top of warm waffles They offer top-tier customer service and everything is made using local ingredients.
Raphio Chocolate | @raphio.chocolate
Location: 783 E Barstow Ave g, Fresno, CA 93710
Discover delicious sweets at Raphio Chocolate, another woman-owned business located in Fresno. The owner, Elisia, was inspired by her two sons to create her store. She uses cacao beans from Latin America and beyond to craft their delicious chocolate. Taste test different flavors to help you pick the right chocolate bar for you. If you want to learn more about the process? Go on a private or public tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at the chocolate-making process. You can also try one of their hot chocolates or coffees made with their chocolates.
Find their hours and tour information here.
Sno Cafe | @snocafe
Location: 1177 N Willow Ave Ste 106, Clovis, CA 93611
Sno Café is a mother-daughter owned shop in Clovis serving up unique Southern sno-ball flavors using local seasonal fruit, employee-created recipes, and collabs with other small businesses—like their signature coffee sno-ball made with Kuppa Joy coffee.
Catch their food truck around Fresno County by checking out their page, @snocafe or visit their shop!
Bella Bakery | @bellabakery18
Location: 1501 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Bella Bakery! You'll find sweet treats like cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, cookies and more! Stop in to pick up a delicious treat and take a stroll through Downtown Kingsburg.
Click here for their shop hours.
Buckin' Blooms | @buckin.blooms
Location: 635 Herndon Avenue Ste 200, Clovis, CA 93612
Celebrate springtime in Fresno County by stopping in at Buckin' Blooms in Clovis. The shop has been open since May 2021 and offers floral arrangements and a boutique with candles and other unique items. The owner is self-taught and ensures each bouquet that leaves her shop is custom-made. Stop by the floral shop in Clovis!