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Cultural Events

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce presents the largest events in the Central Valley that attract more than a quarter-million visitors to Old Town Clovis.

BIG Hat Days
The first full weekend in April finds one of the West Coast’s favorite events in the Table Mountain Casino BIG Hat Days. Twelve blocks of Old Town are filled with 140,000 visitors shopping at over 400 craft booths manned by vendors from across the country. Appetites are sated by a wide variety of food and beverages as live bands entertain the crowds while little ones enjoy the family carnival and bounce houses in the kids’ area. Oh yes, there’s lots of big hats!

Clovis Motorsports Jamboree
Rev up your engines and bring your pre-1972 rod, dragster or racecar to the Clovis Motorsports Jamboree. On Friday evening, join hundreds of entrants in Friday Night Cruise through the streets of Clovis. On Saturday, come to Bicentennial Park for the car show and barbeque.

ClovisFest
Fall in the Central Valley means back-to-school, autumn leaves, football and the Table Mountain Casino ClovisFest, Celebrating the REAL California! Held in late September, this two-day festival starts out each morning with over 20 hot air balloons taking off to float across the valley sky. Then stroll over to Old Town for free family fun, including 300 arts and craft booths, great live entertainment and a variety of food.

Hall of Fame Gala
Every June, the Chamber honors those who have contributed to the quality of life in the Valley. At the Hall of Fame Gala, residents are inducted into the Hall of Fame and the Citizen of the Year award is presented. This stroll down memory lane makes the appreciation of Clovis even greater.

Clovis Rodeo
Clovis takes great pride in its annual rodeo held for over 90 years. Sanctioned by the Pro Rodeo Circuit, it is known nationwide. On Thursday, you’ll find the Xtreme Bull Riding and Tie Down Championships that are featured on ESPN. The next days are filled with more rodeo competition in the arena as well as the Rodeo Parade, concerts and dance.

Farmers’ Market
On Friday nights, local growers descend on Old Town Clovis from May until September to sell their produce at the Clovis Farmers’ Market. Shoppers can buy fresh products from one of the world’s largest agricultural areas. In August, the market features the North American Pole Vault Championships right in the middle of the street.

Children’s Electric Christmas Parade
Kids know that December means a visit from old Saint Nick and the Children’s Electric Christmas Parade. A nighttime event, every float and participant is covered with lights — red, green, big and little. Finishing the mile-long procession is the great one himself, Santa Claus, who delights the viewers with his white beard (it’s real) and big waves.

Many other smaller events entertain Clovis families throughout the year. The Saturday before Easter is the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bicentennial Park; the Lawn Chair Theater is held in the summer; and you can enjoy the Clovis Community Picnic in September.

On weekends, you’ll see school and city play fields packed with athletes of all ages playing every sport imaginable. Of course, Friday nights in the fall find sold out high school football games complete with fireworks, cheerleaders and huge bands.