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.

Three Rivers is a picturesque and charming community located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada…read moremountains. If you are visiting this tiny unincorporated town, you are likely here for Lake activities, the river or are visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The town is named because of the north, south and middle forks of the Kaweah River. The river is gorgeous and there are both sandy beaches and sections full of pebbles and boulders, sometimes with raging rapids. Interestingly, because of the homes, businesses and other properties along the main drag it is pretty well impossible to find public river access off the main road. Best to visit one of the park areas to access the river. Local residents have no trespassing signs everywhere and don't appreciate the disrespect of visitors who don't follow the rules. Back to the rivers. These rivers provide ample opportunities for fishing, swimming and kayaking. The nearby Sequoia National Park is home to the world's largest trees, the giant sequoias, including the famous General Sherman Tree. The park gets very busy and there could be an hour wait just to get in during the summer months. Be sure to reserve your pass online well in advance of your visit. Despite its small size, Three Rivers does seem to have a vibrant and close-knit community. The town has a cultural scene with local art galleries, music festivals and community events. Several of the restaurants -- and there aren't many -- have live music on some days. Overall, the town caters to tourists with various lodging options, to include bed-and-breakfasts, cabins and campsites. There are an awful lot of Airbnbs as well. Overall, the town is an ideal place for those looking for a tranquil, rural setting while enjoying a secluded and serene environment. You are likely to see tons of birds, squirrels, frogs, possibly bears and rattlesnakes.

Just updating my review from 2years ago/my last visit. My sister and I along with our kids came…read moreback to follow tradition of taking the kids to the pumpkin patch. It was my son's first time he's 17months, I have an almost 4 yo and my nephew is 8yo. We normally visit the beginning for the month but this past weekend was the only weekend that worked with our schedule and they do recommend visiting earlier since it's not as busy. We arrived just alittle around 11am there was a line at the entrance. Entrance fee is $10/car (suggest carpooling). There was definitely quite a bit of ppl. From reading recent reviews I'd said our experience was better than theirs despite the busy weekend. Thankfully they allowed us in to park, it was busy and we ended up parking on the second dirt lot. We did our normal train ride and hayride. The line for the train ride was extremely long we waited about an hour. But it was also my first time experiencing the train going all the way down to the pumpkin patch area. Which was quite nice, the ride was longer and it saved us a trip walking down hill with our littles. The hayride was probably a 15-20min wait. The prices had little to no change since our last visit 2 years ago. We decided to eat some tacos at Charlie's since they weren't busy and it was the closest food vendor also prices were very reasonable. Ordered 4 tacos and one quesadillas for the kids and it was pretty good, the service was fast and friendly. They addressed the long wait issues and reassured the public that they are working on getting another train, working on a bridge to alleviate the traffic and getting more staff. Overall I do highly recommend going the weekend in the beginning of the month to avoid long waits and the crowds. We did see so many vendors on the area where the train rides were but we were just to tired and so were the kids that we didn't get to check it out. Perhaps next year. The kids had fun regardless. The staff we encountered were nice.

We come almost every year to this place. It is very nice and they have plenty of things to do…read more There is a train to take you to the pumpkins so you can pick one. And take you back to the beginning. There is also a tractor ride that also takes you to see the whole place. The rides are beautiful both of them. I love the trees and the decorations and everything. They do a very good job arranging everything. We came last year and we bought tickets for the train but there was a bee attack. I had a flowery blouse and they were on me all the time I was there. So we had to leave. Good thing I saved the tickets and they honored them this time. They told me if I don't used them that day I could come in Christmas and use them then. I thought it was nice that they do that. So we used two tickets and now we have a good excuse to come back on Christmas. yay! The prices are modest. Everyone around were enjoying themselves. Very fantastic place to spend the evening. They only open on weekends though. So plan ahead.

I was once engaged, marriage means something different than say what it was a year ago. Commitment…read moreis a word that both scares and comforts me. The idea of a new set of rules, new standards, expectations I am not ready to meet, compromises I would never volunteer to...I am not ready for that. I did, however, since my transition from my ex of 8 years propose to someone who I truly love who would understand that I didn't want to follow the above. I even settled for a secret wedding at City Hall in which non of our families would know, we would live on our own and meet each other on the weekend. It was something just for us, the healthy way. This proposal would be a dream for any man in a relationship, however, our relationship wasn't that of a traditional nature to begin with. He rejected my proposal, however, I didn't see it as a rejection of me personally. It was just that he saw marriage in a different light than I. I asked most of my guy friends as to why they don't want to get married and most were unanimous in stating that it wasn't so much about not wanting to spend the rest of their lives with their women but that it was about conforming to the rules of marriage. The lack of freedom that gets compromised in exchange for a happy ever after isn't a selling point. On the women's side, it seemed more of a proof of love in association with cultural pressure. My theory is whether you're married or not, if he's committed he will stay and be a loving partner. Wedding rings don't prevent a man from cheating or guarantee happiness. I have experience in that department. It looks worse for a women in the eyes of society and culture if by 30 you're not married. My family sees my sister at age 37 as hopeless. What I learned today is that regardless of how we saw it, it was a lot healthier, real and sane in comparison to the bridzillas that filled the Trade & Convention Center and the husbands in tow wishing that they could take back the proposal, now seeing their demanding wives to be in a new light. I was given a few free passes and used it as a human study project more than anything. My "date" for the evening used it as the same. I was surprisingly brave considering that a year ago, I was planning my own wedding. If anything this was a cathartic outing and finally closed a chapter in my life so that I could move on. They had booths from everything from cake, wedding favors, limo service, suits and wedding dress options, however, what they didn't have is a law office booth for pre nuptial agreements. Considering that 6 out of 10 couples under the age of 30 get divorced within the first 5 years, you would think that the legal service aid industry would be popular at wedding trade shows. Another booth that was surprisingly not present was the VPD domestic violence prevention booth considering that the large demographic of East Asians in attendance. Considering that I am East Asian myself, I can honestly say that disciplining your wife comes with the cultural territory. The best booth was the pimped out port a pots, air conditioned and heated to suit the season. Nothing says a lavish wedding like a pimped out set of portable toilets. My date on the other hand was hit by the wedding bug and looked at me with "those eyes" at the idea of getting married at the Public Library, where all the greatest love stories were told and written so that we could someday write our own.

Right around the corner from where I live, Sierra cider is surrounded by the apple orchards, they…read moreused to make their sliders. A wide variety of sliders. You can have a flight of five and she's your favorite. There are lots of special events there. And they have an animal farm with goats and chickens and a potbelly pig and a beautiful white dog named Bella.

We stopped by Sierra Cider right at opening (12pm) as part of our day trip before heading into…read moreYosemite for my birthday, and it was such a fun and refreshing visit! The owner and staff were super welcoming and walked us through all their offerings, which made the experience even better. We kicked things off with a cider flight--our favorites were Early Harvest and Graveyard. Early Harvest was simple, crisp, and just sweet enough, while Graveyard reminded me of a Scottish smoky cider aged in whiskey barrels. I do wish there were a few more sweet options overall and possibly a current up to date list of what's on tap somewhere online, but everything was well-crafted and flavorful! To cool off, we grabbed a cider slushy (highly recommend!) and wandered the property. We visited the goats, strolled through the apple trees, and made friends with their big fluffy Pyrenees who was living his best life napping in the shade. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW. It was the perfect stop--relaxed, local, and a great way to start the afternoon before heading into Yosemite. After our tasting, we walked through some of the apple trees, visited the cutest goats, and made friends with their big, lazy Pyrenees dog who was living his best life soaking up attention. I picked up a bottle of Early Harvest and a t-shirt to bring back to DFW--both worth it! Such a charming little spot--relaxed, scenic, and just the right detour before Yosemite!

Cute little town. We've been there before for dinner. Today we were there for brunch and a car…read moreshow. Clean and safe streets. Many little shops/businesses in the downtown area. Good restaurants. Many places to park.

What a cute little Swedish town! It's only 3.71 sq. mi. and home to around 12,000 people!!…read more Kingsburg is located between Fresno and Tulare. It's had several names, but has been Kingsburg since 1908. As soon as you exit State Route 99, you will see a Welcome sign. And just beyond that, if you look up and out, you can spot the Swedish Coffee Pot! We drove towards it because it was so cute! They have a Swedish Festival in the third weekend in May. We saw these little decorated horses in town. They are Swedish Dala Horses. We saw the main Red one and a Pink one. There are small ones visible on top of signs. Next to the Coffee Pot Water Tower, there is a nice little park. It's called Downtown Park. A good place to young children to run around and play on the playground equipment. In this same area is the Fire Station and the Historic Kingsburg Jail. Be sure to see the Kingsburg mural across the street from Bella Creamery. You can also see 2 Storm Trooper painted in alcove next to the mural. We had a couple of scoops of ice cream from Bella Creamery. They have a variety of ice cream made with either Cow Milk or Sheep Milk. Bella also has a Bakery next door. Kingsburg used to plant grape vineyards for grapes and raisins. In 2002, they replaced the vineyards for stone fruit trees. Sun-Maid Growers of California has their headquarters here. Students from CSU Fresno built the Largest Box of Raisins located at 13525 S. Bethel Avenue. Something to see, plus they have a store you can visit! I really enjoyed visiting this Swedish town!

We met family from Sacramento here today, we're from Bakersfield. We have never been here before…read more It was a great deal at $3/person, since it's the 1st sat of the month. We spent about 3 or so hours playing & exploring. It's really meant for younger ages,probably up until about 10-11. My son is going to be 11 next week & loved it because he loves dinosaurs, digging & science. Not sure i would go out of my way to go back, only because we don't live locally but if we lived in fresno I would consider getting a membership. They have a lot of great programs throughout the week which would be great for school field trips or homeschooling co-ops.

A wonderful place for kids with lots of different events that can cater to any of your kids'…read moreinterests! Got to volunteer at their Star Wars May the Fourth event and it was a great time!

This is my favorite farm to visit when I'm in the Central Valley. I found this little gem at one of…read morethe stone fruit festivals and have always visited it when I drive up. I tell all my friends to come by too! Nori and Mike are amazing people! They know their fruits and will teach you how to pick if you're not sure. Their fruits are the sweetest as long as you pick the ripe ones of course. I rave about their flavor grenade pluots and apricots to my friends. You think you tried the best at whole food already? Please pick your own and taste the difference of a tree ripen fruit. I can't wait for the next u-pick season! Sign up for their emails to find out when the fruits are available next summer! Can't wait to visit Nori, Mike and Penny again next year.

Mike and Nori are really amazing and very welcoming in nature. I had called them ahead of time so…read morethat they knew I was interested in visiting their farm. They do participate in upick activity. They guided us through the whole process of how to pick the right fruit and what all they had grown in their farms. It was a little difficult to find farms in the area who would welcome visitors to explore the farms. We got organic blackberries, apricots from their farms and they were really fresh and sweet. They hand you little buckets to pick fruits from the farm. For the visitors who visit this place, please provide a review to appreciate their hard work and hospitality towards you. They also rent out rooms in their house for those visiting Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. I will definitely try to stay at their place next time I visit there.

Attended an event at Kings River Winery. Beautiful winery and outdoor space. Nice selection of…read morelocal wines to taste

Had two outstanding wine flights in 24 hours. Came in Saturday evening and had such a great time…read morethat we came back the next day at opening. Day 1. We had a complete wine flight and ran the gamut for our dear friend's bday celebration. Excellent flavors, outstanding location, lovely time with bartender Kelly leading the way. Day 2. Sparkling flight. Beautiful day, despite the rain, and was warmly greeted by Kelly and Patches once again. There will be a day 3. Though we are not nearby, we will be taking some bottles home -- particularly the pomegranate sparkling for a dessertif.