Overview
Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
5 things to do · 4 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Clovis
Farmer's Market
Held between May and early October, on Pollasky Avenue between 3rd and 5th streets, Friday evenings from 5PM-9PM. Local farm produce, prepared foods, and free live music.
Clovis Rodeo
The last weekend of April. Includes Saturday morning parade, dance, and rodeo competitions Thursday through Sunday.
Big Hat Days
The first full weekend of April. Includes music, rides, home & garden show, food and crafts booths
ClovisFest
In late September. Hot air balloons take off from the rodeo grounds early Saturday morning, with bbq contest, carnival, food and crafts boots in Old Town.
Wild Water Adventures
An outdoor water park open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It originated as Clovis Lakes and retains some elements of that, which includes fishing, horseshoe pits and volleyball.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Fresno)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MCE Merced Regional Macready Field, Merced — 55 mi away. Directions
FAX provides bus service from adjacent Fresno.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Farmer's Market, Clovis Rodeo, Big Hat Days
- Lunch Sandy's Country Junction
- Afternoon ClovisFest, Wild Water Adventures
- Dinner Luna Pizzeria
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Do
Do Farmer's Market
Held between May and early October, on Pollasky Avenue between 3rd and 5th streets, Friday evenings from 5PM-9PM. Local farm produce, prepared foods, and free live music.
Do Big Hat Days
The first full weekend of April. Includes music, rides, home & garden show, food and crafts booths
Do ClovisFest
In late September. Hot air balloons take off from the rodeo grounds early Saturday morning, with bbq contest, carnival, food and crafts boots in Old Town.
Buy
Shop Old Town
Approximately between Clovis and Woodworth Avenues, and between 3rd and 7th streets. Lots of antique, collectible and knick-knack shops.
Eat
Eat Sandy's Country Junction
Open only for breakfast and lunch, featuring traditional breakfast fare, burgers and sandwiches
Eat Luna Pizzeria
Hearty Italian fare and pizza.
Eat Dream Donuts
Known for highly decorated donuts, including superheroes, unicorns, and more. Keep them in mind if you need a birthday surprise (place special orders at least one day in advance).
Eat Trelio
Serves prix-fixe dinner, and has extensive wine menu.
Sleep
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