Fresno County Blossom Trail

2026 Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony February 4, 2026, 11 a.m.

Selma Arts Center
Selma, CA
Free, facebook.com/ sangerchamber

 Selma, Sanger prepare for 2026 Blossom Trail season

As the almond, nuts and fruit trees begin to blossom, Fresno County cities welcome the beautiful, flowering buds that color the landscape and herald the beginning of the growing season. Selma hosts the 2026 Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony which returns to the city for the first time since 2019.  The city of Sanger hosted the opening ceremony in 2025.

The event includes:

• Presentation of colors done by the Selma Fire Department Honor Guard
• Pledge of Allegiance led by Selma FFA President Joaquin Aranda
• National anthem performed by Tanya Smith
• MC Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes
• Selma High School teachers Katie Chambers and Grace Mendes
• Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson, as guest speakers
• History of Selma and its agricultural growth, along with Selma High School's ag facilities

SANGER: Blossom Days Events

Sanger Chamber of Commerce has also announced the city’s Blossom Trail activities, and community members can look forward to the Blossom Trail Bus Tour, the 29th Annual Blossom Trail Run and the 37th Annual Blossom Days Fest and Car Show.

Sip & Savor on the Blossom Trail February 7, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Three wineries along the Fresno County Blossom Trail invite the adult public to sample the region's fine wines while enjoying the scenery.

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Marechal Vineyards, 1835 N. Zediker Ave., Sanger, CA. marechalvineyards.com | Great wine, food by Basil Bloom Pizza 11a-4:30p and  Country Roots Heart workshop 12-30-5p, plus Brandi Cake Desserts workshop 11a-1p
• 12-5 p.m. Valley Oak Winery, 11809 E. Belmont Ave., Sanger, CA. valleyoakwinery.com
• 1-5 p.m. Kings River Winery, 4276 S. Greenwood Ave., Sanger, CA. kingsriverwinery.com | Tasting Room and Patio feature Spottie Locos Tacos, Local Vendors & More!

Blossom Trail Bus Tour February 21, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chartered bus tour with a bottomless mimosa brunch, a gourmet lunch and tastings at a host of wineries and microbreweries around Sanger. Tickets can be purchased at Sanger Chamber of Commerce. $165, sanger.org

Blossom Trail Run  March 7, 2026, 8 a.m.
Categories ranging from a 2-mile walk to a 10k run.
runsignup.com
The Blossom Trail 10K is a flat course through Sanger's charming downtown and outskirts where the blossoms are abundant.
Race location & time
10K Walk, 7th & Dewitt Ave at 7 a.m.
10K Run, Hoag & Webster Avenues at 8:15 a.m.
2.2mile Run /Walk, 7th & P Streets at 8:25 a.m.
1/8 mile, 1/2 mile, 1/4 mile for ages 2-12 years times vary

Pet Parade March 7, 2026, 11 a.m.
Seventh and N streets, starting at 11 a.m. Sign ups are available online, and those with questions can reach out to the parks and recreation department: recinfo@ci.sanger.ca.us

Blossom Days Festival in Downtown Sanger  March 14, 2026, 9 a.m-4 p.m.
Hosted by Sanger Chamber of Commerce, this fun event includes Live music, vendors, a beer garden, a Lego build competition and a car show await! Vendors & sponsors: sanger.org

Blossom Day Festival Car Show  Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission, sanger.org
Downtown Sanger at 7th and N Streets, There will be arts & crafts, food booths, beer garden, exhibits, point race, car show, Lego car show, entertainment, Depot Museum tours, and kid's activities. This event is in conjunction with the Fresno County Blossom Trail, which is open from February to April. Along the 62 mile self-guided trail you will see the groves, orchards, vineyards, and wildflowers of California's heartland, featuring the natural beauty of Fresno County's agriculture and highlighting a few of Sanger's historical points of interest.

February, March (into April some years) Free to see -- bring a car

Fresno County Office of Tourism - (559) 600-4271 goblossomtrail.com

Self-guided driving tours of the Fresno County Blossom Trail -- The Annual Fresno County Blossom Trail allows you to experience the peak time for almond, plum, apricot, peach, nectarine, apple and citrus blossoms.

REEDLEY: Blossom Trail Train First 3 weekends in March
Reedley Railfest Third Weekend in March: February 28-March 1, March 7-8 &  & Railfest March 14-15, 2026
Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad
6943 S Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
hillcrestreedley.com/events
First Three Weekends of March 10-5 Free Parking. Free Admission Blossom Trail Train Tickets $10,  Reedely Railfest (3rd Weekend In March) 

2026 WEEKENDS 10-5 FEB 28 - MAR 15

ride the train, have a corn dog, hike the trails....

Train tickets: roundtrip only Feb 28 - Mar 8, $10 ea age 2 and up

Reedley Railfest March 14-15, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad
6943 S Reed Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
hillcrestreedley.com/events

Rail fans can enjoy all the fired up Equipment at Hillcrest  in addition to visiting trains! It's a great time to gather with all the train family from all over!

REEDLEY: Blossom Bike Ride March 7, 2026
Reedley College
Reedley, CA
$29.06-71.46, blossombikeride.com
Reedley Lions Club Sponsors the Annual Blossom Bike Ride.
60 Mile Ride, 40 Mile Ride, 20 Mile Ride, and 7 Mile Family Ride.
20 mile ride for a more scenic landscape
45 mile ride more challenge
60 mile ride the greatest experience
All three rides start and finish at Reedley College
Fragrant pink and white fruit tree blossoms will lend a spectacular backdrop to the Blossom Bike Ride. Just as the Kings River meanders through the heart of this agricultural region, the Blossom Bike Ride offers three different rides with three different levels of challenge.
. Lunch is included with the registration fee, as well as SAG assistance and fully catered rest stops where cyclists can enjoy cookies, fruit, juices and other treats. T-Shirts are also available and can be purchased at the event or by registration form.
The 30th Annual Blossom Bike Ride offers three different routes. As the mileage gets longer, the route provides more of a challenge. The 20 mile route offers more scenic landscapes for your viewing pleasure. If you are looking for a little more challenge, you might want to try our 40 mile route. This will give you some hills to climb and get you started on the right course of mileage for the year. If you are looking for the most challenging ride, we offer the 60 mile route. This route will take you into the foot hills outside of Reedley and give you a couple of challenging climbs early in the year.

 

HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE BLOSSOMS YOU SEE:

Almond Blossoms have white petals. Two or more varieties may be planted in the same orchard for cross pollination by bees. Harvesting, usually done mechanically, runs from late Aug. to early Oct.
Plum Blossoms are white. At least two varieties will be planted in an orchard for cross pollination. Over 200 varieties are grown commercially. Harvested in mid to late September.
Apricot Blossoms have pink petals. Fewer than 12 varieties are grown commercially. Harvest season lasts two to three weeks during mid to late May.
Peach and Nectarine Blossoms feature pink to red petals and bloom at the same time. Over 100 varieties are grown commercially. Harvest runs mid-May to October.
Apple Blossoms have white petals. Up to six varieties are grown commercially in Fresno County. Harvest is Aug. to Nov.
Citrus Blossoms are white with most aromatic fragrance. Navel and Valencia oranges, and lemons are the most common citrus grown locally.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.