This festival takes me back to my childhood. It brings me happiness to know that this festival…read morecontinues to strive and continue to grow every year. It's nice to see the Filipino youth & locals participate in this festivity, so they can learn and understand the Filipino culture/heritage. The cultural dances continue to stay the same and passed down from generations. I remember participating in the cultural dances and performing on stage. It definitely feels like yesterday. I'm happy to know that a little bit of my culture is being celebrated. This event happens every year on the last weekend of July. The festivities takes off with the adobo cook off on Friday evening while everyone else is setting up their booths. I'm guilty to have NEVER attended this part of the event. I hope one day I'll be able to check it out. The following day the festivities kick off with the parade downtown Delano usually at 10am and back to Cecil Park for the festivities. They usually have tents with Filipino food and halo-halo as well as other booths. I usually grab food from the Thai food tent. I know it's a Filipino festival then why buy Thai food haha. I eat Filipino food almost everyday and that Thai food stand has been part of Filipino weekend for as long as I can remember. They also have bounce houses for the kids, a train ride and even rock climbing. There's also a designated area for 21yr olds and over to grab a drink. End of July is always super hot and usually the weather is over 100°, so if you're not used to that temperature then I wish you the best of luck. Shade usually helps; however, if you're not from here then you should know that we have dry heat. Wind doesn't usually blow a whole lot, so you're literally sitting in the heat under the shade. Bring lots of water and possible a tent or umbrella to stay cool. Or be like me and come extra early or when it's almost over haha, but then you'll miss all the cool entertainment. I don't think you should miss it because the kids practiced all summer to get their dance down. The park is open to the public with no admission fee. They have a basketball tournament going down across the street at Delano HS and they have the Bingo going too. Those are two ways to stay cool. I recently found out they have a tennis tournament going also, so look out for that. Prior to the festival they usually post the pageants on their website for Tiny Tots, Miss Philippine Weekend, Mrs. & Mr. Philippine Weekend. You should check it out to support our local event.

May 18,2019 what a great day to get out. The Swedish Festival was jumping with people and vendors…read more Loved seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Food was delicious. Great parade.Many thanks to all who was part of putting this together. Can't wait for next year.

Don't expect genuine Swedish here. Just a few people of 10000ish even speak any of the Scandinavian…read morelanguages. Even less know the true Scandinavian culture. The would get 5 stars for effort, but please talk to people from Sweden if you are claiming Swedish. On the radio the said "everyone can be Swedish", this is offensive most Swedes' (actually born there) are extremely proud to be Swedish. Just look at it the other way. What if Sweden would have a festival where everyone could be Americans? The worst was the attitude of one policeman, just that alone made me decide to not come back. For you who organized the festival, great job, but please ask to get accurate information. I would be willing to help.

I love this place, we come every year with the church youth. Maze is so well put together and very…read morelarge. Pumpkins have a big variety, hayride is fun. We love the amount of games and food available. So so fun!

We came out here for a school field trip and it seemed nice . I think if we had come when they were…read moreopen with their rides and food booths it would definitely be a money pit. I saw that the slide they had was $5 for one time! Everyone there was nice from the the guy's driving the trackers to the lady teaching the kids about pumpkins. They had a good selection of pumpkins. Not sure we will be back next year if it's not a field trip.

Awesome time in Clovis Ca I have been there for the last 11 years with my wife and family we took…read moremy dad a few years ago it was his last time before he passed away he had awesome time

Oh no its that time of year again, you know the one where our wallets dry out and we build our fat…read morelayers for the winter by feasting on holiday food's. It certainly is beginning to look a lot like christmas and its not even Thanksgiving yet, especially at the old town clovis with its exclusive once a year event known as "One Enchanted Evening" thats completely FREE of charge , this year it was on Nov 19th from 5pm to 8pm. This event feels like walking through the main street of Disneyland without leaking $150 of course Its almost like a best kept secret, since many people in the city of Fresno and Clovis seems unaware that it is an annual tradition that has been running for 12 years, even I was almost unaware of it, but thankfully my friend Dave reminded me. The old town Clovis transforms into a christmas galore with glitzy light luminously lighting its historic streets, christmas song's like mariah carey's 'all I want for christmas playing in the background, smell of hot chocolates in the air, lit horse drawn carriages making its headway down the street, and colorful and shiny christmas decor prominent everywhere, it certainly feels christmasy, warm and fuzzy. There is of course opportunity to visit the adorable antique stores and get the christmas shopping started. And not to forget is the classic collection of old cars from the early 1800 century to the late 1920's all parked on the street and ready for an Instagram moment. One Enchanted Evening is held exclusively by the participating businesses in Old Town Clovis who open their doors for hospitality and good cheer by offering complimentary drinks and mini snacks while we shopped through their amazing antiquities, engulf in their beautifully decorated display window, and walk through the beautifully lit streets of old town clovis lined with lights and christmas decorations . Its also the opportune time to enjoy a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautifully decorated streets of Old Town Clovis and a time for me to drag my younger siblings here too, since I heard Santa would be here collecting data on who's naughty and nice. There was even carolers all dressed up in victorian styles clothing singing some christmas tunes. Parking was not much an issue for me, because there were plenty of Free street parking available. I would however advise future patrons to come as early as 5.30 am to enjoy the caroling, which I missed. The time spent here can be varied, but it took me about 30-45 minutes to slowly stroll, visit shops and sip some free hot chocolate and not to forget to bring the best cameras at home, because the sights and window set up is so beautiful and must be captured in photos before its all gone. Its an experience everyone should experience at least once a year !

Paid $50 for each VIP ticket 100% not worth the money . Got a goody bag with a very small wine…read moreglass and a bag with garlic bulbs in it. Yes we did get a chance to sit in the air conditioned VIP lounge, but that room was not worth $50. Tons of free garlic at every opening. Hardly any food that was really garlic based or a lot of garlic in it except for the garlic fries and that very odd tasting vanilla garlic ice cream, the chocolate garlic ice cream was good. It didn't really taste the garlic until the end. Would I go back again, probably not. But if I did go back again I definitely would not waste my money paying $50 a ticket for the VIP tickets. I can honestly say the Gilroy garlic festival is (was) way better and has (had) a lot more to offer than the Fresno garlic festival. If I had a choice between Gilroy and Fresno I would rather drive to Gilroy and attend their garlic festival.

Horrible. Can't stress enough. Get ur money back if u are going tomorrow! We paid 50.00 a ticket…read morefor VIP! U get a bag, 3 cloves of garlic and a glass. U can't use the glass for anything as it is bigger than a shot glass yet not big enough for a glass of wine. Hardly any garlic foods. It was sad

Thank you for the response. I appreciate your willingness to add signage for wildlife…read moreawareness--it's a step in the right direction for the safety of guests. However, I do want to clarify that this was brought to a staff member's attention while we were on-site. Unfortunately, my concern was dismissed at the time as a harmless snake, despite the very visible characteristics of a juvenile rattlesnake--specifically, the segmented rattle at the end of the tail, which is seen in the photo attached. I completely understand that bull snakes are often confused with rattlesnakes, but this particular snake had a true rattle--not just tail mimicry. I verified this with a wildlife expert before posting, and I stand by the identification. My only goal in sharing this is to ensure that families--especially those with young children--are fully aware that rattlesnakes can be present, even in family-friendly spaces. I'm glad signage is being considered, and I truly hope it helps others stay safe.

I've been coming here for the last 7-8yrs. Nothing tastes better than handpicked blueberries!! I…read morealways feel so blessed to have organic blueberries so close to home! I enjoy the morning picking before the heat but the weekend harvest festival is a blast too! Nice people and a great time!

The Caruthers Fair is the largest free-gate fair in California!! NO Admission Fees!! I grew…read moreup going to this fair and it still has a small town feel and a safe environment fair located in the small community of Caruthers, CA, just south of Fresno, CA. It is mainly funded by Fair Queen Contestants selling raffle tickets for a new car! This year it is a Ford Mustang! The stand out to this Fair is all the food booths that are operated by churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations! All the food is diversified and home-made delicious!! Come support these organizations and have some diversity of home-made pies, aebleskiver, tri-tip dinners, pizza, fresh corn on the cob, turkey leg, teriyaki chicken, hamburgers, nachos, carne asada!! There is a small Midway that covers enough rides and Ferris wheel! There are local vendors selling their hand crafted merchandise and jewelry. All friendly people! They have exhibit buildings for art and horticulture. Since it's a Country fair there are tractors and farm equipment! It's a 4 day fair at the end of September Wednesday thru Saturday and a Parade on Saturday!! People are Friendly, Food is Good! Live Music!

The free-admission Caruthers Fair is a good small-town fair with GREAT food and okay entertainment…read moreand merchandise. (I have no children, so I have no interest in the carnival section, although it looked fine to me.) The one thing they could do better on is to explain the parking options on their website. There is $10 parking (cash only) at the high school next door and limited free parking on the street, but the website says absolutely NOTHING about parking at all. (For some reason, event websites often neglect to mention transportation/parking. I do not know why this is, since it seems like an obvious thing that people coming to any event would want to know about before getting there.)

How I miss this!! It truly was the best Christmas light attraction, especially in it's early years…read more So much technical skill and mastery went into this. I am not surprised the COVID shutdowns did it in, what with the social distancing, but the people who put this attraction together back in it's heyday were extremely talented and I am very grateful they gave us quite a show for the holidays!! You guys made Christmas so special.

With Christmas Tree Lane and and Candy Cane Lane being more (currently) known--Santa Claus Lane…read moresometimes becomes overshadowed. But honestly this might be the hidden gem. Christmas Tree Lane is a huge attraction for the Fresno/Clovis community and as it should be as there are decades of history behind it. No one can take anything away from it, and it's still great--but it sometimes can be overwhelming having to deal with the crowds especially if you go during the walking days. It's hard to enjoy it when you are shoulder to shoulder with someone or the speed of the car is a standstill. Think of Disneyland during a busy day and that is the vibe. As for Candy Cane Lane, its more modern houses but more decked out but that too has sometimes become too overcrowded and navigating the streets by vehicle is grueling! Now Santa Claus Lane is a more relaxed experience which I prefer. The overall decorating of the homes are not over the top like Candy Cane Lane, but what really gives this the cool factor that neither Christmas Tree Lane or Candy Cane Lane can beat are the syncing lights of the entire neighborhoods. You've seen YouTube videos of those homes that have their lights dance with the music--imagine that but the ENTIRE neighborhood. It's the first I've seen and it gave an instant "WOW" expression from all of us. Everything is more uniformed here-where as custom/semi custom homes fill up Christmas Tree/Candy Cane Lanes, Santa Claus Lane is a tract development. So it serves for a different style in decorating. The music and the synchronization of the lights with it through the neighborhood is it's claim to fame. What's even cooler is the neighborhood has it setup so they have their own radio station so you listen to their playlist on your radio and you drive through the streets to be in amazement. The media I saw/read coming into this year's setup was that it got bigger. This was my first year so I can't compare from previous years. Not to say this was small because tons of houses participated, but it's smaller than Christmas Tree Lane/Candy Cane Lane. But here everyone was on board. No gaps of grinches or scrooges. Christmas Tree Lane and Candy Cane Lane are definitely more grand attractions in Fresno/Clovis during the Holidays compared to Santa Claus Lane, but my honestly feeling is Santa Claus Lane was more enjoyable due to the more relaxed and less crowded atmosphere. The neighborhood did a great job. Soon I see this place being just as crowded because I can only see it getting better, so I'm glad I was able to experience it before that happens.

The food was not too bad, especially the lamb shank but very overpriced for what you got…read more Additionally, the entry fee was $8 per individual. The St. George Greek Orthodox Church always hosts this annual food festival and I trust the proceeds from the event go to help the church and the local Greek community. Most of the dishes range in price between $3 for many desserts, to $4 to $12 for most savory items individually. I thought it was ridiculous to charge $4 for the rice pilaf, which was actually only a dollar less than the roast chicken, and they gave me so little too. The chicken/pork souvlaki was very tasty but one tiny skewer was hardly worth the $7. I also believe I was grossly overcharged unless the prices went up and the prices listed on the pamphlet were outdated. This is very unlikely, however, since I came on the first night of the festival. Many of the volunteers for the event, many of them were very young, were terribly unhelpful, and not prepared at all to answer even the most basic questions (e.g., the type of meat and ingredients in the dish they were serving, where you could purchase drinks, where the restroom was, etc.). BEST BETS: lamb shank, spanakopita, moussaka, roast chicken, Greek salad, walnut baklava, saragli - pistachio, and baklava sundae.

The food and drinks were a sad affair lacking in quality. Not worth the visit. The people were very…read morenice at all booths, but their hands were tied to the disorganization and lack of answers. The food was a 1.5 out of 5 stars. The star of the a la carte platter (see picture) was the dolmas. But the uncooked rice pilaf chunks and gamey lamb shank were atrocious. The mocha frappe is sadly misleading with no blending of the drink. Sad tasting made worse with Hershey (low quality) chocolate used in a latte that did not use quality beans for the espresso. Of the aforementioned complaints, they sold hummus, but somehow not a La carte. And it was in a 2oz. Container, along with 3 pieces of cheese, pita, cucumber sauce, and olives do 12 freaking dollars. So we left a Greek festival empty-handed of the most desired item, hummus. I am quite disappointed what is supposed to be a "jolly" affair. For context, we visited between 2-4pm on Saturday.

Well another great time featuring good live Rockin' Blues Music!…read moreThe Kern River Rockin' Blues Festival is an annual event in September held at the Frandy Campground in scenic Kernville, Ca, A lovely mountain village. It is a four day event showcasing National and local musicians. You can purchase a camping package or stay in local hotels or Air B&B's. Thursday there are parties and music at different local venues in the Village of Kernville. Friday and Saturday the festivities are held at the Frandy Campgrounds. They have a main stage and an acoustic stage and vendors providing food and shopping. Sunday there is a band and vendors in the Kernville Square. It is family friendly and you can easily go up for just a day if you live in Bakersfield. You can follow the event of Facebook. I highly recommend this fun local music festival.

Such a beautiful place! The food smells amazing, and the coffee is good! Highly recommend.read more