Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Fresno North, CA

Watch Fresno's Tower District turn into Ireland itself on St. Paddy's Day during the much-loved Tower Touch of Irish...

Watch Fresno's Tower District turn into Ireland itself on St. Paddy's Day during the much-loved Tower Touch of Irish event. Don your green wear and enjoy Irish traditions including green beer and keg tosses. Other activities include bagpipers, live music, Irish food, drink specials, contests and more.

Hours: Sat, Mar 17, 2012

Great for the entire family, ClovisFest takes place in Old Town Clovis. The festival starts off with a bang each morning...

Great for the entire family, ClovisFest takes place in Old Town Clovis. The festival starts off with a bang each morning as dozens of hot air balloons take flight into the fall air. After watching the air balloons take off, enjoy browsing and shopping at the many arts and crafts vendors. Other activities include tasty food and drinks, a car show, pony rides, live entertainment and a beer garden. For all these events, admission is free.

Hours: Sat, Sep 15, 2012: 8am - 5pm Sun, Sep 16, 2012: 8am - 5pm

Halloween in the Tower District is perfect for enjoying some spooky fun that involves activities for both children and...

Halloween in the Tower District is perfect for enjoying some spooky fun that involves activities for both children and adults. Costumed youngsters relish the opportunity to work the candy circuit among various Tower District businesses, and adults can get their fill of vampires, ghosts and goblins as well by way of lively costume parties. Live music, plenty of nightlife choices and tasty food and drink vendors round out this ghoulishly fun evening.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Wed, Oct 31, 2012

Celebrate Christmas the Fresno way in the Tower District, an area of town that transforms into a winter wonderland...

Celebrate Christmas the Fresno way in the Tower District, an area of town that transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays with plenty of lights, Christmas decorations and joyous carols ringing out. Visitors can take a holiday pedicab through the district to see a close-up look at the beautifully adorned city. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, visits from Santa Claus and holiday shows at area theaters.

Hours: Sat, Dec 1, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Sat, Dec 8, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Sat, Dec 15, 2012: 6pm - 9pm Sat, Dec 22, 2012: 6pm - 9pm

Get ready to party New Orleans style at the Mardi Gras Renaissance. Held every year, Mardi Gras comes to Fresno with a...

Get ready to party New Orleans style at the Mardi Gras Renaissance. Held every year, Mardi Gras comes to Fresno with a variety of activities including outstanding New Orleans food served by local establishments, a Mardi Gras Parade, parties and food and drink specials. Follow the sounds of music and the smells of good food to the Tower District for Mardi Gras in Fresno.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sun, Feb 10, 2013: 1pm Tue, Feb 12, 2013

Spring into summer with the appetizing Taste and Toast of the Tower. The event brings visitors together to take part in...

Spring into summer with the appetizing Taste and Toast of the Tower. The event brings visitors together to take part in the best of food and drinks in the Tower District. Enjoy touring a variety of restaurants serving up samples that include delicious offerings such as soups and stews, quesadillas, tropical salads, cheese cakes and more. The event also hosts wineries serving samples. Cost of admission includes a complimentary wine glass.

Hours: Thu, May 9, 2013: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Celebrate old school style at the Vintage Days Festival held at Fresno State University. This long-running event brings...

Celebrate old school style at the Vintage Days Festival held at Fresno State University. This long-running event brings together a variety of cultural, recreational and artistic activities for a weekend of fun for all ages. Children love the old-timey carnival, kids zone and game booths. Other activities include arts and crafts vendors, live music, a wine garden and plenty of food. Of special interest to many is the vintage auto show.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Apr 20, 2012 Sat, Apr 21, 2012 Sun, Apr 22, 2012

Each year in the spring, Clovis hosts one of California's largest craft shows. Visitors of all ages stroll busy streets...

Each year in the spring, Clovis hosts one of California's largest craft shows. Visitors of all ages stroll busy streets featuring a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors. Activities include a mix of live music, beer gardens, international foods and children's programs that include a carnival and pony rides.

Hours: Sat, Apr 14, 2012: 9am - 6pm Sun, Apr 15, 2012: 9am - 5pm

The Clovis Motorsports Jamboree brings cruising back into fashion. Friday night kicks things off with Cruise Night,...

The Clovis Motorsports Jamboree brings cruising back into fashion. Friday night kicks things off with Cruise Night, which takes participants on a 5-mile cruise loop around the city. Even if you don't have a car for the cruise, you can bring lawn chairs, find a spot on the loop and enjoy the variety of cars motoring by. On Saturday, hear the roar of the engines at the Motorsports Jamboree Car Show, an event that lasts all day.

Hours: May 2013

Come experience the culture and entertainment of the Fresno Highland Games, where kilts are optional. This long-running...

Come experience the culture and entertainment of the Fresno Highland Games, where kilts are optional. This long-running Fresno event brings together Scots and friends of Scots to celebrate the unique aspects of Scottish heritage and to cheer on competitors in the popular Highland games. Competitions include the famous hammer throw, dancing, piping, drumming and more. Other activities include story telling, merchandise for sale, live music and native food.

Hours: Sat, Sep 15, 2012: 9:30am - 4:30pm