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Heritage & Culture
Agriculture has drawn a diverse group of
people here over the years, including
migrant workers from Latin America, Dust
Bowl-era farmers and entertaining
country music masters. Visitors are always
welcome to join regional celebrations,
from harvest days to Basque festivals to
Portuguese festas—complete with blood-
less bullfights.
Family Fun
Families who love the outdoors and wide-
open spaces will find plenty to do in the
Central Valley. Escape the summer heat by
tubing down the Sacramento River, discover
the amazing Forestiere Underground Gar-
dens in Fresno, wander through the historic
delta town of Locke, or gawk at restored mil-
itary aircraft at the Castle Air Museum.
GOOD VIBRATIONS MOTORSPORTS MARCH MEET Feb. 27-March 3, Fresno
famosodragstrip.com/march-meet
ROGUE PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL March 1-9, Fresno facebook.com/rogue.fresno
PICNIC DAY April 20, Davis picnicday.ucdavis.edu
AMERICAN GRAFFITI FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW June 7-9, Modesto
americangraffitifestival.com
VILLAGE FEST Sept. 7, Bakersfield bakersfieldvillagefest.com
BIG FRESNO FAIR Oct. 2-14, Fresno fresnofair.com
MANTECA PUMPKIN FAIR Oct. 7-8, mantecapumpkinfair.org
SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL Nov. 1-3, Lodi lodisandhillcrane.org
SPECIAL EVENTS 2024
