{"id":250372,"date":"2026-04-03T18:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/250372\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:11:12","slug":"fresnos-river-park-unveils-2026-events-for-farmers-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/250372\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresno’s River Park Unveils 2026 Events for Farmers Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

The nonprofit that oversees many of Fresno County\u2019s farmers market events released its 2026 plans for River Park Shopping Center, with the first event coming this Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Now in its 27th year, California Fresh Farmers Market Association has 35 events planned for the weekly Tuesday gathering.<\/p>\n

In addition, the association is continuing its ongoing effort to collect unused food from farmers market participants and deliver it to hungry families.<\/p>\n

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The River Park Farmers Market kicks off its first event with a barbecue and brews theme, celebrating National Beer Day. Other events throughout the year include a garlic night, an Italian night, flavors of Asia, and two Mexican nights \u2014 good guessers can pick which months those events fall in.<\/p>\n

Cherries, honey, pickles, and bacon all get their own nights. And for fantasy fans, anime, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars each get special events.<\/p>\n

Events include not only themed offerings from vendors but also live entertainment to complete the vibe.<\/p>\n

Fresh Rescue Program Sends Food to Hungry Families<\/p>\n

At the end of each night, organizers will collect food from participating vendors and send it to families through both the Fresno Mission and the Central California Food Bank.<\/p>\n

The association is calling it the \u201cFresh Rescue\u201d program.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the farmers and vendors who participate, Fresh Rescue transforms unsold inventory into something far more meaningful than a loss \u2014 it becomes a direct contribution to the community they serve each week,\u201d a news release stated.<\/p>\n

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