Upcoming Events in The Tower District

Tower District Grand Mardi Gras Parade
Date:
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Location:
Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time:
Parade Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Price:
FREE to attend. Parade Entry Fees Vary

Themed floats, krewes, bands, and all sorts of merriment and revelry! Celebrations throughout the Tower District.

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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The Rogue Festival
Date: March 1-10, 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: Show times vary - see www.roguefestival.com for schedule
Price: Show Prices Vary

A local arts festival celebrating independent performers and artists. This annual celebration is made up of theater, music, dance, film, performance art, puppetry, spoken word, storytelling, visual arts, and more!

(559) 871-0801 Jane Day
www.roguefestival.com
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Tower Classic Car Show
Date: April 14, 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Price: FREE to attend. Contact Hotrodsfresno.org for entry fees.

Over 500 classic cars on display. Everything from hot rods to vintage makes & models. Live music, food, and fun for the whole family!

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
www.hotrodsfresno.net
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Fresno Filmworks Film Festival
Date: April 27-29, 2012
Location: Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: Film times vary
Price: Film Prices Vary

Three-day film festival featuring independent, experimental and foreign movies.

Jim Piper (559) 227-8183
www.fresnofilmworks.org
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Taste & Toast of the Tower
Date: May 10, 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Price: $20

A walking tour of the Tower District offering food, product, and beverage samplings at more than two dozen locations. Wine tastings at select locations.

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: Parade: 10:00 a.m., Festival: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Price: Free to attend parade. Festival $5

A celebration of the GLBT community with floats, cars, walking groups, singers and dancers.

(559) 486-3464
www.fresnorainbowpride.com/
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Father's Day Blues Fest
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: Fresno, St. Therese Lawn (Floradora & Maroa Avenues)
Time: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Price: Price to be announced

Bring Dad out for a Father's Day Blues Festival on his special day! Local and nationally acclaimed blues acts, food booths, a blues beer garden and lots of fun for the whole family!

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival
Date: September 19-23, 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: Film times vary
Price: Film Prices Vary

One of the largest gay and lesbian film festivals in the U.S. A celebration of gay and lesbian cinema and a premiere cultural event.

(559) 999-7971
www.reelpride.com
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Central Valley Craft Brewers Oktoberfest
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012
Location: Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Price: $25

Taste samples from dozens of micro-breweries and local wineries and learn how they are produced from the brewers and vintners, themselves. Plus, live music, food and product vendors.

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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Pooch Parade Canine Carnival and Costume Contest
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Location: Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Price: FREE to attend. $10 Contest Entry Fee

Prizes for Best Dog Costume, Best Dog/Owner Costume Combo, Cutest Dog, and Best Dog Float. Dog-oriented booths, family entertainment, Beer & Bone Garden and lots of furry fun!

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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Holiday Fun in the Tower
Date: Saturday, December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd 2012
Location: Fresno, Tower District (Olive & Wishon Avenues)
Time: Starting at 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Tis the season for Holiday Fun in the Tower District. Carolers will be serenading diners at Tower restaurants, Santa will be greeting everyone in front of the Tower Theatre and the pedicabs will be giving Tower District tours.

(559) 497-8362
www.towerdistrict.org
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