ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

The Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Temple invites you to our 2020 Cherry Blossom Festival Food and Craft Fair! It will be a special day of family fun and adventure, featuring a wide variety of handcrafted items from new and returning vendors who will delight you with their crafts. There will be food available for purchase that will entice you and free demonstrations that will amaze you.

This event features craftspeople from throughout the state who sell crafts that draw friends, families, and craft lovers from far and wide. Enjoy eating your favorite foods, like Sushi, Chinese Chicken Salad, Spam Musubi, Chicken Teriyaki Bowls, Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches, Curry Rice, Nikkei Chicken Wings, and more.

Watch as experts demonstrate making sushi rolls, Takoyaki (little pastries with a seafood filling), and other appetizing Japanese dishes. Enjoy eating as you browse through the many craft booths. Watch one of our many other demonstrations – try Japanese Obon Dancing while wearing a Japanese Happi Coat and using a Fan and a pair of Kachi Kachis (Japanese Castanets)!

For additional information, please call (559) 442-4054 or send an email request to info@fresnobuddhisttemple.org.

The Hidden Wealth Foundation & Non Stop Bhangra Present:
1ST Annual Holi Celebration in Fresno-The Festival Of Colors

Imagine being immersed in endless colors while dancing your hearts out! The SF Bay Area’s Non Stop Bhangra is teaming up with the valley’s Hidden Wealth Foundation to bring its award winning production to Fresno for an all ages, family friendly, daytime outdoor spring festival celebrating Holi.

Holi, The Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring, one of the most fun, vibrant, and colorful Indian celebrations. What better way to welcome spring than under the open sky, doused in colors, enjoying delicious food and drinks, items from local vendors, kids activities and more, while dancing with your family and friends to contagious music.

Featuring dance lesson, dance performances, DJs, drummers, food trucks, vendors, photo booths, kids activities, color drops, and more. Imagine a scene from a Bollywood movie smack in the middle of a thumping dance floor, swirling colors, diverse crowd, family friendly vibes, and wall to wall smiles.

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.