Kerman, Hughson Nut Festivals – Get the Scoop
Don’t go nuts if you missed Chico’s California Nut Festival in mid-April. There are more opportunities to celebrate California’s 2nd most profitable crop. This weekend there are two nut festivals taking place in the Central Valley cities of Hughson and Kerman. Although Kern County’s Nut Festival which usually happens around this time has gone on hiatus in 2016, other great events are a welcomed sight! Here’s the scoop on California nut festivals:
KERMAN: Kerman 2nd Annual Almond Festival and Fun Run April30, 2016
Location: 15 miles west of Fresno in the San Joaquin Valley
Cost: Free to attend
Highlights: Fun Run/Walk, Almond Baking Contest, Food, Music and more
Fresno County is #2 producer of almonds in California
HUGHSON: Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival April 31-May 1, 2016
Location: Part of the Modesto Metro area in Stanislaus County
Cost: Free to attend
Highlights: Historic Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival has been revived as a success story for Downtown.
Stanislaus County is #1 producer of almonds in California
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