Calendar of Events
For more information including specific dates, times and contact information for these events or any other Clovis happening, contact the Clovis Tourist Information and Visitors Center
at Tarpey Depot:
Toll-free: (877) 7-CLOVIS Or (559) 324-2084
tarpeydepot@cityofclovis.com
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2008 Calendar of Events
February | March | April | May | June | July
Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov.| Dec.
February
Clovis First State Bank Robbery Reenactment
Saturday, February 23, 2008
On February 5, 1925, Clovis’ First State Bank was robbed at gunpoint by two daring life-long criminals. The made off with $31,000 and started a manhunt that garnered national attention. Come see the melodramatic reenactment of this historic event. Space is limited but there will be several 15-minute performances throughout the afternoon.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Clovis Historical Museum (southeast corner of Pollasky Avenue and Fourth Street, Old Town Clovis)
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Historical Museum (559) 297-8033
March
Clovis Senior Center Western St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
Friday, March 14, 2008
Corned Beef or Baked Chicken and Cabbage with all the trimmings and a western dance will help you celebrate St. Patty’s Day right!
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Clovis Senior Center
Admission: $8. (Tickets sell out fast so please call in advance)
Contact: Clovis Senior Center (559) 324-2750
Clovis Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Join Clovis Area Recreation for Easter crafts, games and an Easter egg hunt! A special appearance will be made by the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Sierra Bicentennial Park. (Sunnyside and Sierra Aves., south of Herndon)
Free for children 0 to 11 years of age.
Contact: Clovis Area Recreation (559) 324-2780
Easter Sunday Community Luncheon
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Enjoy Easter Dinner with all the trimmings.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Place: Clovis Senior Center
Free Admission - Advanced Reservations Required
Contact: Clovis Senior Center (559) 324-2750
Antique & Collectible Fair
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Old Town Clovis’ one-of-a-kind Antique & Collectible Fair boasts cobblestone streets brimming with antique and collectible treasures.
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.clovisoldtown.com
Old Town Clovis Motorcycle Show
Sunday, March 30, 2008
You be the judge in this one-of-a-kind motorcycle show. Set in the middle of Old Town Clovis, during the Antique & Collectible Fair, hundreds of motorcycles, from total customs to stock cruisers, from metric to American iron, from baggers to sport bikes, all classes are welcome. Then, you, the spectator, vote on your favorites from each class.
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774 www.clovisoldtown.com
April
Big Hat Days
Saturday and Sunday April 5 and 6, 2008
April in Clovis is Western Heritage Month. The celebration starts on the first full weekend when the Clovis Chamber of Commerce hosts Big Hat Days in Old Town Clovis. With over 125,000 attendees, it is hailed as the largest festival in the entire Central Valley. Everyone is encouraged to wear a hat, a “Big” hat that shields you from the Valley sun as you stroll around 400 food and crafts booths, visit the Home and Garden Show, listen to the music in the Beverage Garden and revel in your children’s enjoyment on the carnival rides.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Chamber of Commerce at (559) 2997363
www.clovischamber.com
National Championship Rodeo
April 24 through 27, 2008
Rodeo fans of all ages will delight in the Clovis Rodeo. This year, the Rodeo includes four days of excitement beginning with Thursday night’s Bull Riding Competition. This hugely popular crowd pleaser is sparked with fireworks and the top cowboys of the World. 40 bulls are bucked and the top five come back for the grand prize money. Then the top eight tie-down ropers in the world compete for the winner-take-all title.
Friday night is family community night with a class PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association) Rodeo and a live concert in the arena following the competition.
Saturday morning’s Clovis Rodeo Parade begins at 9:30 am downtown. After the parade, you can walk to the Rodeo Grounds, grab a tri-tip sandwich, find your reserved seat and watch the coronation for the 2007 Clovis Rodeo Queen at 1:00 p.m. The Rodeo competition heats up starting at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday’s Finals begin at 2 pm and will be televised.
Admission required for Rodeo. Parade is free.
Contact: Clovis Rodeo Association (559) 299-8838
www.clovisrodeo.com
May
Cinco de Mayo Fest
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Celebrate Mexican culture with live mariachi, folklórico dancers, kids activities, arts & crafts, live bands, a taco contest and beer garden. All of this in Old Town Clovis!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at
(559) 495-4817
www.cchcc.net
Friday Night Farmer’s Market
Friday nights, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
Every Friday evening starting on May 9, Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774.
www.clovisoldtown.com
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June
Friday Night Farmer’s Market
Friday nights, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
Every Friday evening in June, Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774.
www.clovisoldtown.com
Rumble to the Summit Kick-Off Party
Friday, June 20, 2008
Whether you are a motorcyclist, motorcycle enthusiast or just like to have a good time, you will not want to miss the Rumble to the Summit Kick-Off Party at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds. Plenty of live music, great food and thousands of motorcycles.
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Make-A-Wish Foundation at (559) 221-9474.
www.centralca.wish.org
Rumble to the Summit Parade
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Come behold the sites and sounds of 4,000 motorcyclists as they wind their way through Old Town Clovis and make their way toward Sierra Summit Ski Resort for the 11 th annual Rumble to the Summit motorcycle ride.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Free Admission for spectators. Participants, call for details. Contact:
Make-A-Wish Foundation at (559) 221-9474.
http://www.centralca.wish.org/
Lawn Chair Theater
Friday night, June 27, 2008
Remember the fun of taking the kids to the drive-inn movie theater? The Clovis Police Department's Event's Committee and Police Explorers team bring you a new spin on a great time. Lawn Chair Theater gets underway at sundown on the baseball diamond at Barstow and Harvard. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to see feature films this summer at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Refreshments are available. No pets, please.
Time: Starting at Dusk
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2532.
July
Freedom Fest Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2008
You will not want to miss the premier patriotic party in the Central Valley. Freedom Fest boasts one of the largest and most amazing displays of pyrotechnics on the west coast. Plus, you’ll find plenty of food and entertainment for all ages.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5
Contact: Clovis Kiwanis Club at (559) 355-2280
Friday Night Farmer’s Market
Friday nights, July 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2008
Every Friday evening in July, Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids.
On Friday July 25, the Farmer’s Market plays host to the Peach Party, an event celebrating everything peachy, with mouthwatering peach deserts and a recipe competition for peach-loving cooks.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774.
www.clovisoldtown.com
Lawn Chair Theater
Friday night, July 11, 2008
Remember the fun of taking the kids to the drive-inn movie theater? The Clovis Police Department's Event's Committee and Police Explorers team bring you a new spin on a great time. Lawn Chair Theater gets underway at sundown on the baseball diamond at Barstow and Harvard. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to see feature films this summer at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Refreshments are available. No pets, please.
Time: Starting at Dusk
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2532.
Lawn Chair Theater
Friday night, July 25, 2008
Remember the fun of taking the kids to the drive-inn movie theater? The Clovis Police Department's Event's Committee and Police Explorers team bring you a new spin on a great time. Lawn Chair Theater gets underway at sundown on the baseball diamond at Barstow and Harvard. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to see feature films this summer at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Refreshments are available. No pets, please.
Time: Starting at Dusk
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2532.
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August
Friday Night Farmer’s Market
Friday nights, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2008
Every Friday evening in August, Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids.
On August 1, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, track and field fans from around the world make Old Town Clovis their destination for the North American Pole Vault Championships. Come early for a good vantage point as top-rated athletes compete right in the middle of Pollasky Avenue. Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774
Lawn Chair Theater
Friday night, August 8, 2008
Remember the fun of taking the kids to the drive-inn movie theater? The Clovis Police Department's Event's Committee and Police Explorers team bring you a new spin on a great time. Lawn Chair Theater gets underway at sundown on the baseball diamond at Barstow and Harvard. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to see feature films this summer at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Refreshments are available. No pets, please.
Time: Starting at Dusk
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2532.
Lawn Chair Theater
Friday night, August 22, 2008
Remember the fun of taking the kids to the drive-inn movie theater? The Clovis Police Department's Event's Committee and Police Explorers team bring you a new spin on a great time. Lawn Chair Theater gets underway at sundown on the baseball diamond at Barstow and Harvard. Bring your lawn chairs and the whole family to see feature films this summer at Sierra Vista Elementary School. Refreshments are available. No pets, please.
Time: Starting at Dusk
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2532.
September
Friday Night Farmer’s Market
Friday nights, September 5 & 12, 2008
Friday Night Farmer’s Market is in full swing in the heart of Old Town Clovis through September 12. Sample a cornucopia of fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables, grown here in the nation’s finest agricultural region, each in the peak of season! This weekly event also offers live entertainment and special activities for kids.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) at (559) 298-5774.
www.clovisoldtown.com
ClovisFest
September 20 & 21, 2008
The tradition of hot air balloons floating across the Valley sky will continue this year starting at dawn at the Rodeo Grounds. Once they are out of sight, saunter across Clovis Avenue to Old Town Clovis where 250 crafter and food booths wait for your visit. There is also a Family Carnival, All Valley Car Show and live entertainment.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Clovis Chamber of Commerce at (559) 299-7363.
www.clovischamber.com
October
Antique & Collectible Fair
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Old Town Clovis’ one-of-a-kind Antique & Collectible Fair boasts cobblestone streets brimming with antique and collectible treasures.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774
British Car Roundup
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Dozens of owners of beautifully restored British automobiles converge on Old Town Clovis to show off their prized cars and compete for prizes. This unique car show is always held adjacent to the October installment of the Old Town Clovis Antique and Collectible Fair.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Valley British Auto Club (559) 297-0102
www.valleybritish.org
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November
One Enchanted Evening
November 20, 2008
Step back in time for Old Town Clovis’ annual kick-off of the Holiday Season. Explore Old Town, a quaint village of shops and restaurants, that is known far and wide as the "heart and soul" of Clovis. As you stroll down cobbled sidewalks lined with old-fashioned street lamps, holiday entertainment awaits around every corner. Enjoy carolers, horse-drawn trolley rides, free food and a truly unique festive atmosphere set in a quieter, slower-paced lifestyle.
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774
Santa & Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Saturdays, November 29 through December 20, 2008
Enjoy a free horse drawn carriage ride through the beautifully decorated streets of Old Town Clovis with the jolly man himself along for the ride!
Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774
www.clovisoldtown.com
December
Holiday Happenings
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Come explore Old Town Clovis as merchants open their doors to the public for good cheer and hospitality that can only be found in Clovis.
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free Admission
Contact: Business Organization of Old Town (BOOT) (559) 298-5774
www.clovisoldtown.com
Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Each December, Valley residents look forward to the Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade, ushering in the holiday with a parade featuring a spectacular display of holiday cheer alive with thousands of local children, adults, animals and floats, all blanketed in a blizzard of lights.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Contact: Old Town Clovis Kiwanis Club at (559) 323-8091
www.cloviskiwanis.com
Christmas Tree Lighting
Monday, December 1, 2008
This annual event is always an exciting evening full of merriment as Santa arrives by fire truck, delighting children and families. He quickly becomes the center of attention as he, and Mayor Bob Whalen light the giant Christmas tree. The air will be full of Holiday carols courtesy of the Clovis High School and Clark Intermediate School Choirs. Refreshments will be served. Bring your entire family and enjoy the magic of this special time of year!
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Location: Clovis Civic Center, 1033 Fifth Street
Contact: Clovis Recreation Center (559) 324-2780
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