Events Calendar
Discover the Best Events Across Tulare County
Tulare County is home to vibrant communities with events that celebrate culture, arts, history
and local traditions. From Visalia’s bustling downtown to the natural beauty of Three Rivers,
there’s something for everyone. Explore the best activities each month, organized alphabetically
for easy navigation. Don’t miss these fantastic opportunities to connect with the heart of the
Central Valley!
JANUARY
First Friday
Visalia
Downtown Visalia transforms with musicians, performers, and vendors for a free art-filled evening.
(559) 772-0001
First Saturday
Three Rivers
Town-wide themed celebration with artists, merchants, and restaurants.
1stsaturdaytr.com
Polar Dip
Three Rivers
Thrill-seekers jump into icy Kaweah River waters to welcome the New Year.
3rtogether.org
Sequoia Symphony
Orchestra
Visalia
October-April concerts at the Fox Theatre showcasing symphonic music.
sequoiasymphony
orchestra.com
Tule Gem and Mineral Society Gemboree
Exeter
Free annual gem and mineral show with educational displays and kids’ activities.
tulegem.com/
january-gemboree.html
FEBRUARY
Visalia Blossom Trail
Visalia
A scenic route to enjoy the beauty of blooming almond and stone fruit orchards.
visitvisalia.com/itineraries/visalia-blossom-trail
World Ag Expo
Tulare
A global agricultural showcase featuring cutting-edge farm technology and innovation.
worldagexpo.com
MARCH
Car Races
Tulare
Sprint car racing on a high-banked clay oval from March to October.
thunderbowlraceway.com
Rocky Hill MotorFest
Exeter
Get ready for the Inaugural Rocky Hill MotorFest, where motor enthusiasts unite for a day filled with
chrome & style!
exeterchamber.com
Fishing Derby
Porterville
A fun fishing competition in Porterville.
ci.porterville.ca.us
South Valley Art Tour
Countywide
Meet local artists and tour their workspaces across Tulare County.
(559) 772-0001
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Visalia
A vibrant celebration of Irish culture with a parade, music, and vendors.
visaliabreakfastlions.org
APRIL
California Antique Farm Equipment Show
Tulare
Exhibits of antique trucks and farm equipment.
antiquefarmshow.org
Cars on K
Tulare
A downtown Tulare event featuring custom cars, trucks, and bikes.
tularechamber.org
Downtown
Visalia Wine Walk
Visalia
Stroll Main Street sampling wines and cheeses.
downtownvisalia.com
Jackass Mail Run
Springville
A mule-driven wagon mail delivery reenactment with historical flair.
jackassmailrun.com
Jazzaffair
Three Rivers
A renowned jazz festival with bands and breathtaking Sierra views.
threerivers
jazzaffair.com
Junior Ranger Day
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Become a Junior Ranger and explore national parks with free events and entrance.
nps.gov/kids/become-
a-junior-ranger.htm
Orange Blossom
Festival & Parade
Lindsay
Enjoy a multi-day annual event with a parade, queen’s coronation, carnival, tours, and more.
lindsayorangeblossom.org
Plaza Park Raceway
Visalia
Experience thrilling Micro Sprint Racing at Visalia’s iconic dirt track in Plaza Park!
plazapark
raceway.com
Scicon Barbecue &
Wildflower Festival
Springville
Join the Friends of SCICON in April for hikes, nature tours, and open museum, planetarium, and
observatory!
tcoe.org/scicon/
Spring Festival
Porterville
Celebrate the annual Porterville festival with 150+ vendors, a chili cook-off, kids’ zone, and
free entertainment!
porterville
chamber.org
Springville Rodeo
Springville
Entertainment, food, and world-class rodeo action are offered at this annual event.
springvillerodeo.org
Taco Truck Challenge
Visalia
Annual Taco Truck Challenge at Visalia Mall with contests, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and
prizes!
(559) 697-4930
Team Roping
Three Rivers
Join the Three Rivers Lions Club for a four-day event with roping, barrel racing, pig scrambles, and
family fun each April!
(559) 561-0406
MAY
Allensworth
Old Time Jubilee
Allensworth
Historic tours and cultural activities celebrating Allensworth’s heritage.
friendsof
allensworth.com
Arts Festival
Dinuba
A day of art exhibits, performances, and workshops at Heritage Square.
dinubachamber.com
Big L Ranch
Blueberry Picking
Woodlake
Pick fresh, organic blueberries in a scenic countryside setting.
biglranch.com
Brews, Beans and Blues Chili Cook-Off
Dinuba
Enjoy family fun at the Alta District Historical Society with chili tastings, blues music, craft beer,
and homemade goodies.
dinubachamber.com
Cinco de Mayo
Tulare
A cultural celebration with food, music, and dancing at Zumwalt Park.
tularedt.org
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Dinuba
Celebrate culture with food, vendors, entertainment, carnival rides, and a Saturday parade at Rose Ann
Vuich Park.
dinubachamber.com
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Porterville
Celebrate Mexican heritage with a colorful parade.
(559) 782-8645
Go Native Cultural Event
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
Celebrate local culture and traditions with drumming, blessings, and activities.
visitvisalia.com/go-native-cultural-event
Memorial Day Parade
Farmersville
Honoring veterans with a community parade.
cityoffarmersville-ca.gov
Porterville Fair & Junior Livestock Show
Porterville
Enjoy free entertainment, livestock exhibits, food, rides, and more at this annual fair.
portervillefair.com
Redbud Arts & Crafts Festival
Three Rivers
Explore art, crafts, and local talent at the Three Rivers Arts Alliance’s annual event.
kaweaharts.com/redbud
Western Week
Woodlake
Celebration that includes a rodeo, dance, live music, parade, and more!
cityofwoodlake.com/events
Woodlake Botanical Garden Berry Festival
Woodlake
Pick and purchase organic berries grown at the Botanical Garden and by local farmers.
woodlakebotanical
garden.org
JUNE
Freedom Fest
Porterville
A festival with live music, vendors, and fireworks at the Sports Complex.
ci.porterville.ca.us
Juneteenth Celebration
Allensworth
Celebrate freedom with historic tours, live entertainment, music, and food at Allensworth State
Park.
parks.ca.gov/?page_id=583
Miss California Pageant
Visalia
Celebrating education and community service achievements.
misscalifornia.org
Porterville Car Show
Porterville
Enjoy a free family event with car and bike displays, food, vendors, and entertainment.
portervillechamber.org
Summer Night Lights
Dinuba
Enjoy Friday night fun at Entertainment Plaza with live bands, vendors, and activities for kids from
mid-June to August!
dinubachamber.com
JULY
3rd of July Blast
Woodlake
Free event with live music, food vendors, and fireworks at Woodlake City Park.
woodlakekiwanis.com
Independence
Day Celebration
Dinuba
Enjoy live music, food, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display at Ridge Creek Golf Club!
dinubachamber.com
Tulare Kiwanis Fireworks
Tulare
Celebrate with an annual fireworks show on July 3 at the Tulare County Fairgrounds.
tularenoonkiwanis.com
SEPTEMBER
Brewfest
Lindsay
Enjoy food and music at the annual event at Sweet Briar Plaza with advance ticket sales!
thelindsaychamber.com
Dark Sky Festival
Sequoia & Kings
Canyon National Parks
Stargazing and astronomy events in light-free skies.
sequoiaparks
conservancy.org
National Public Lands Day, Success Lake
Porterville/Springville
Join the nationwide cleanup effort to beautify public lands at Success Lake.
neefusa.org
Raisin Day Harvest
Festival & Carnival
Dinuba
Celebrate the harvest with a parade, multicultural foods, and carnival rides.
dinubachamber.com
Tulare County Fair
Tulare
A classic fair experience with food, carnival rides, and concerts.
tcfair.org
Tule River Pow Wow
Porterville
Experience the Tule River Band of Yokuts’ annual pow wow with tribal dances, drumming, and
cultural demonstrations in September!
tulerivertribe-nsn.gov
Woodlake Mariachifest
Woodlake
Enjoy live music, dancing, food, and fun with free admission.
facebook.com/thehomegrownproject
OCTOBER
Allensworth Rededication
Allensworth
Celebrate diverse contributions to state and national history with storytelling, tours, and more.
friendsofallensworth.com
Annual Crush Party
Tulare
Enjoy gourmet food, premium California wines, and a silent auction at this evening event.
tularechamber.org
Apple Festival
Springville
A two-day celebration with crafts, food, and the iconic Apple Run.
springville.ca.us
Dinuba Dog Days
& Bark for Life
Dinuba
Bring your pets to the parade and carnival at Jimmie Low Community Dog Park with contests, prizes,
vendors, licensing and vaccination clinics!
dinubachamber.com
Fall Festival
Farmersville
Celebrate the fall season with homemade crafts, food, and music at Veterans Memorial Park!
@FarmersvilleFallFestival
Fall Festival
Exeter
Vendors, food, entertainment and lots of family fun. Enjoy a tradition going back over 110 years!
exeterchamber.com
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Tulare
Trick or Treating and
family friendly activities in Downtown Tulare.
tularedt.org
Menudo and
Pozole Cook-Off
Lindsay
A culinary contest with live entertainment and family fun.
thelindsaychamber.com
Oktoberfest
Visalia
Celebrate fall at the Central Valley’s largest Oktoberfest.
visaliachamber.org
Pioneer Days &
Rib Cook-Off
Porterville
Step into the Old West with a live shootout, gold panning, reenactments, music, food, and kids’
activities at this free downtown event.
ci.porterville.ca.us
PRIDE Visalia
Visalia
Celebrate diversity, inclusion, and acceptance, honoring the LGBTQ+ community.
visitvisalia.com/pride-visalia
Taste of Downtown
Visalia
Enjoy tastings from local restaurants while strolling through downtown.
downtownvisalia.com
The Raven Festival
Three Rivers
Celebrate with art contests, poetry readings, a Rave’n Run, masquerade dinner, and carnival.
(559) 561-4373
Woodlake Brewfest
Woodlake
Enjoy local craft beers,
gourmet food, and live music.
woodlakekiwanis.com
NOVEMBER
Candy Cane Lane Parade
Visalia
Floats, bands, and Santa welcome the holiday season.
downtownvisalia.com
Dinuba Car Show
and Chili Cook-Off
Dinuba
Check out classic cars and then spice things up with a chili cook-off.
dinubachamber.com/car-show
Rib Cook-Off
Lindsay
A competition featuring the best ribs in town.
thelindsaychamber.com
Veterans Day Parade & Band-a-Rama
Porterville
Celebrate veterans with a parade and musical performances.
portervillechamber.org
Veteran’s Day Run
Porterville
Run the race before the parade and enjoy front-row seats for the festivities.
ci.porterville.ca.us
Wine Walk
Tulare
Taste wine and sample food in Tulare’s downtown area.
tularewinewalk.com
DECEMBER
Christmas Parade
Exeter
Christmas Parade and Open House Every Thursday night in December. Come enjoy the lights, the floats,
and all the fun in Downtown Exeter!
cityofexeter.com
Christmas Parade and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Dinuba
Celebrate Christmas with a parade, bands, floats, and the tree lighting.
dinubachamber.com
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Tulare
A festive kickoff to the holiday season with floats and music.
tularedt.org
Christmas Tree Lighting
Farmersville
The holiday season officially kicks off in Farmersville with the annual lighting of the tree.
(559) 747-0458
Christmas at the Plaza
Visalia
Celebrate the holiday season with carriage rides, carolers, photos with Santa, shopping, and more.
downtown
visalia.com/events/
New Year’s Eve Gala
Porterville
Step into the new year with an evening of music and dancing.
(559) 791-7695
ci.portervlle.ca.us
Porterville Children’s Christmas Parade and
Tree Lighting
Porterville
Attend the Children’s Christmas Parade featuring floats, music, and festive fun.
(559) 784-7502
portervillechamber.org
Sequoia Parks Conservancy’s Christmas Bird Count
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
Participate in a community bird-watching event.
sequoiaparksconservancy.org/
event/christmas-bird-count
Trek to Our Nation’s
Christmas Tree
Sanger
A ceremony at the General Grant Tree to honor the holiday spirit.
sanger.org
Woodlake
Christmas Parade
Woodlake
Catch Santa’s parade down Valencia Blvd. with treats and visit Santa’s Workshop at Woodlake
City Plaza!
cityofwoodlake.com/events
Zalud House
Candlelight Tour
Porterville
A family tradition since 1977, tour the historic 19th-century home, featuring refreshments and
music.
ci.porterville.ca.us