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Old Fig Garden – One of the Most Sought After Neighborhoods in Fresno

July 22, 2021 by Jules Miller Leave a Comment

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Location

Located in central Fresno Fig Garden is an unincorporated community consisting of six square miles surrounded by the City of Fresno. It is situated between Blackstone Avenue on the east, Shaw Avenue on the north, Fruit Avenue on the west, and Shields Avenue on the south.

Over the years, this neighborhood has also included north of Shaw Avenue, where charming historic homes surround Bullard High School and where the Fig Garden Village shopping center sits.

Neighborhood Demographics

The 2010 U.S. Census reported the Fig Garden neighborhood with a population of 5,364 where 99.5% lived in households. In 2019, the Next Door (the world’s largest social network neighborhood channel) site estimates the population at 8,424 residents.

The Livability (provides resources to discover the best places to live in the U.S.) website estimates the median income in Old Fig Garden at $71,239.

Fig Garden Real Estate Facts

One of the oldest and unique neighborhoods in Fresno, Fig Garden offers several large estates with some homes taking up 1 acre. It is known for its well-landscaped homes and large trees.

The Fig Garden neighborhood contains some of Fresno’s most expensive homes with some selling for over $1 million.

Back in 2007, the Fresno Bee newspaper published an article about Old Fig Garden. The title “Taste of Old Fig” reflected its charm and diverse styles of homes. Five historic home tours showcased the 1920’s to 1948 classic and ranch-style homes.

In 2019, Trip Advisor pointed out that the “Old Fig Garden” neighborhood instituted a set of Beautification Ordinances to help them preserve their trees and enforce what they call “minimum urban standards.” Source

Fig Garden Real Estate Market Trends 2021

According to the Best Places site:

The Old Fig Garden housing market in 2021 offers a good time to buy a home. Home appreciation increased by 6.9% over the past 12 months.

Best Places also reveals that the neighbors love its:

Peacefulness;

Charm and beauty;

Walkability;

Dog friendliness; and

Mature trees.

Things to Do

The Fig Garden Homeowners Association with a membership of over 2,000 families’ website contains news and upcoming events. They sponsor the annual Christmas Tree Lane celebration of lights.

The Christmas Tree Lane website describes this popular annual event as going back nearly 100 years. Fig Garden’s North Van Ness Boulevard shows off a one-way street lined with homes and hundreds of trees all decked out for the holidays.

Fig Garden Village, a Fresno retail icon for over 50 years. Featuring 63 retail outlets ranging from the Banana Republic to Williams-Sonoma. Also, hosts various community events. Located at: 790 W. Shaw Ave.

Save Mart Center a 430,000 square foot multi-purpose arena offering concerts, sports, and many other types of events. Located at: 2650 E. Shaw Avenue near the California State University Fresno campus.

Fig Garden Swim & Racquet Club where neighborhood residents and their children join this private, members-owned club. It offers tennis courts, swimming, racquet courts, a good café, and many social activities.

Fig Garden Restaurants

According to Yelp, the best Old Fig Garden Fresno restaurants include:

Jacks Urban Eats – Fresno earned 3.5 Stars from 410 reviews. Specializing in home-cooked traditional American foods.

La Boulangerie rated 4 Stars from 451 reviews. French-style patisserie bakery with a large variety of baked goods.

The Patio Cafe got 3 Stars from 305 reviews. Traditional cafe offering breakfasts and brunch.

Pieology Pizzeria received 4 Stars from 250 reviews. Many reviewers liked their Vegan pizzas.

The Lime Lite got 4.5 Stars from 281 reviews. New American style foods offering NY steaks cooked to perfection.

Wayside Noodles rated 3 Stars from 291 reviews. Offering Vietnamese cuisine.

Schools in the area

The Fig Garden neighborhood comes under the jurisdiction of the Fresno Unified Schools District, the fourth largest school district in California.

Most kindergarten through 8th grade students attend either the Fort Meer Middle School, Tenaya Middle School, or Wawona Middle School.

Several highly rated schools exist in the nearby vicinity. Ratings provided by the Great Schools Organization site.

The Best Elementary Schools

Bullard Talent Project School, a public grades K-8 school. Parents rate this school 4 Stars (out of 5).

Powers-Ginsburg Elementary School, a public grades K-6 school. Parents rate this school 4 Stars.

Del Mar Elementary School, a public grades K-6 school. Parents rated this school 4 Stars.

The Best Middle School

Bullard Talent Project School (see ratings above).

High Schools

Bullard High School established in 1955 with over 2,800 students in grades 9-12. Provides education for a diverse ethnic student body.

Fresno High School, a beautiful renovated historic school.

Get more information on all the Fresno schools. Here

Conclusion

This Fig Garden Fresno real estate overview features a popular historic neighborhood with beautiful charming homes from the 1920s and mature tree-lined streets.

Plenty of excellent shopping is available at the local Fig Garden Village shopping center. The nearby Save Mart Center provides year-round concerts, live performances, and various events inside its huge auditorium.

The annual Christmas Tree Lane event attracts many visitors who enjoy the holiday lights featuring hundreds of trees and homes all decked out.

The local private tennis, racquet, and swim club for the neighborhood offers plenty of activities for its members.

Originally written by Steven Rich, MBA – Guest Blogger

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The Rise, Fall & Rise of Fresno’s Lowell Neighborhood

June 11, 2021 by Craig Scharton Leave a Comment

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I’m a weirdo. I’m a downtown revitalization, old neighborhood, old houses weirdo.

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Tucked in between the Tower District and the Mural/Cultural Arts District is one of Fresno’s very first subdivisions called the Lowell Neighborhood. The neighborhood gets its name from Lowell Elementary School, which is named for abolitionist poet James Russell Lowell. The neighborhood’s boundaries form a triangle: Freeway 180 on the north, Divisadero on the south, and Blackstone on the east.

Older neighborhoods have a depth and complexity that both attracts and repels different groups. Lowell was developed during the time before planning and zoning made cities more homogenous. There are mansions, mid-sized homes, bungalow courts, and apartments all on the same blocks. This meant that higher-income kids and lower-income kids grew up together.

Fresno's Lowell neighborhood — A row of mansions on Van Ness

A perfect storm of bad decisions hit the Lowell Neighborhood starting in the late 1950s. Freeway 180 was planned to go right through the neighborhood, leaving a wake of abandoned houses and lots. New plans designated the area as multi-family, allowing homes to be demolished and replaced by lower-quality apartments. The City stopped proactive code enforcement, which meant properties could deteriorate, unless someone complained.

Once a neighborhood starts declining, it can be difficult to reverse. Home ownership declined as rentals multiplied, school test scores dropped as student transiency increased. When the middle class leaves for greener pastures, concentrated poverty fills in behind.

But all is not lost! What is the opposite of concentrated poverty? Diversity of income levels. Some middle class people decided to move back into the neighborhood. H Spees and his family bought a cute log cabin-styled bungalow in the neighborhood. Randy and Tina White bought a beautiful home on Van Ness. Dozens of families followed over the next few years. The neighbors relocated to Lowell to intentionally help to turn around the neighborhood. I bought my home in Lowell in 2010 to personally join this revitalization effort.

One of our neighbors, Dr. Don Simmons, made a statement one time that really struck a chord with me (and I’m sure many others). Don said that if you measure our neighborhood by income, it is very poor compared to other neighborhoods. But if you measure our neighborhood by the quality of our community, we are rich compared to other neighborhoods.

How can you measure the quality of our community? We have a Lowell Neighborhood Association that meets twice a month. We have the Lowell Community Development Corporation. Neighbors and the City of Fresno Parks Department have renovated one of Fresno’s oldest parks, Dickey Playground. Lowell neighbors have been involved in a design review committee since 1991 and were instrumental in creating the new Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan which was just adopted unanimously by the City Council.

On an abandoned CalTrans property under Freeway 180, the neighborhood, along with help from Fresno Metro Ministries, AmeriCorps, Gazebo Gardens, City of Fresno, and PG&E, opened the Lowell Community Garden. Many of the people who have moved into Lowell to help the neighbors and neighborhood have potlucks on Sunday nights.

Fresno Urban Neighborhood Development Corporation has beautifully restored several homes in the neighborhood. The Fresno Housing Authority has invested in Lowell through a new development and a renovation of one of the worst offending apartment complexes. Fresno City College fixed up a few houses with the help of a training program for their students.

Fresno State focused 10 colleges within the university on the neighborhood for one year, including Lowell within actual curriculum, from Construction Management to Engineering (starting a Lego Program after school) and Peacemaking to Public Relations. The year of Fresno State saw a 30-point jump in Lowell Elementary’s test scores!

I love my neighborhood. It’s not perfect—not by a long shot. But that’s one of its best features. We have a reason to work together to make improvements. When good things happen, we all get to celebrate the victories. We’ve had 400 people show up to neighborhood meetings. Our neighbors have been actively engaged in downtown revitalization issues as well as efforts to battle against substandard housing. We hope that you can wish us well along this journey to transform one of Fresno’s oldest neighborhoods. Or maybe you’d like to join us?

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Staging Your Home: Tips To Try & Mistakes to Avoid

June 3, 2021 by Jason Farris Leave a Comment

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I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

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Reasons To Stage A Home

If you’re staging a home to sell, you’ve made a wise decision in choosing to restage your space. Did you know that buyers are more willing to spend up to 5% more on a staged home over one that isn’t? Additionally, staged homes spend 73% less time on the market than non-staged homes. As we know, the longer a home stays on the market, the further the price drop. While it may seem like an unnecessary step, the numbers speak for themselves, and restaging your home will likely be an investment that pays off.

Remain Mindful of Size

Regardless of the space, you’re working with, whether it feels too small or too large and open, there is always a way to use your items and furnishings to play to the room’s strong points. When staging a home, the size of the pieces you’re using is relative to the room size. For example, if you’re working with a smaller bedroom, avoid feeling the need to include every piece you have. We want to avoid making the room feel tight with bulky furnishings, so find pieces that are smaller and able to complement the area they’re occupying.

Style Consistency

When choosing how to restage a home, one of the first steps should be to decide on what style will work best for the aesthetic you want to achieve. Consistency is key, so be sure to remain mindful of the color scheme and style you’re following. While uniformity isn’t necessary, and several complimentary colors can go together, you’ll want to avoid having an inconsistent setup of pieces and colors that don’t flow.

Budget Your Restage

Just like anything else, creating and planning a budget for your restage will help keep you on track. Restaging a home can quickly become a costly venture if you’re looking to upgrade your furnishings and pieces, so it’s best to set the budget prior to shopping around. You’ll be able to limit your spending and make great use of the pieces you already have in your home. Restaging a home can give your space the beautiful refresh it needs when done correctly. What initially seems like an overwhelming task can be broken down into smaller steps that make your restage simple and enjoyable. Be sure to follow these tips and remain mindful of what will create the best aesthetic for you.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave

June 3, 2021 by Natali Carrera Leave a Comment

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Natali Carrera is a devoted coffee addict who also loves her teenage son, her husband of 19 years and shopping small & local. She is the founder & CEO of parent support non-profit Success Together, Inc. and has been a freelance content creator for FresYes.com for 7 years. Natali is an unrelenting cheerleader for and lifelong resident of Fresno, as well as a Fresno State grad.

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With temperatures into the 100s in the Valley, you are likely thinking about the condition of your A.C. unit, wondering when you can next go for a swim, or making a meal plan filled with cold sandwiches and salads. But have you remembered your furry friends?

As a pet-lover and owner of three rescue dogs (and former foster of 25+ others), learning about pet safety and care is something very important to me. Knowing how many fellow animal lovers there are in the Valley, I I wanted to revisit this important topic, given the current climate.

Our furry family members have their own particular set of challenges to face when Valley temperatures soar. For those who can bring their dogs indoors, the potential risks of heat-related health problems are mostly negated, however for those who are unable to bring their canine companions indoors for one reason or another, planning ahead for their comfort and safety when a heatwave hits is a critical part of pet ownership.

To help you prepare for the hot weather ahead here are 5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave (with useful and affordable product suggestions linked for your convenience).

1. Provide cooler places to relax outdoors

Prior to leaving your dogs outside on a hot day, go out into the yard during the hottest part of the day, to look for the coolest spots in the yard. Look for where the shade is, where the grass is cooler and where a good location would be to set up your pet’s “cooling quarters”. Typically grass will be cooler than concrete areas, as concrete becomes warmed and then reflects the heat.

The cooling quarter is where you want to put a bed, a large container of fresh water and their food. Some pet owners do not leave food out throughout the day, and feed only in the morning and evenings, in which case – no need to change the pattern your pet is accustomed to.

When thinking of bedding, you want to focus on airflow. Your pet doesn’t want to curl up with thick blankets or a deep, padded bed in the summer any more than you do. Look for an elevated platform bed that will allow your dog to lay just above the ground so that airflow can continue to occur below their body. Combine an elevated bed with a cooling pad, and your pooches will really thank you.

2. Give cooled water

Make sure the freshwater supply is plentiful, and be sure to keep the bowl in the shade. Drinking hot water isn’t refreshing for anyone, including your pup. For less than $20, you can purchase a water bowl with a gel core that can be frozen, to keep your dog’s water cool outside for hours. As a treat, you can also freeze* low-sodium chicken broth with chewy treats or toys inside of it, and place it in a bowl for your dogs to enjoy licking during the earlier part of the day. The treats and toys then provide some entertainment during the afternoon!

3. Think carefully about grooming

Many people think that cutting their dog’s fur very short will help them to stay cool during the summer. However, most dogs actually benefit from at least medium-length fur in the summer, as it provides some protection from the heat by insulating the body. Additionally, short cuts can also lead to sunburn, a very uncomfortable condition we humans likely know well, yet rarely think of as a risk for pets. Pets can definitely suffer a sunburn as well, so be sure trims are not exposing your dogs’ skin to harmful UV rays.

4. Offer water play

If at all possible, offer a filled wading pool with toys inside for dogs to splash around in on hot days. It may not come naturally for your dog to get into the water on their own, so you may need to have some fun, backyard play with your pet over a weekend so they can associate the pool with fun. This inexpensive solution can really make a difference in your pet’s comfort and enjoyment during periods of extreme heat.

5. Watch for danger signs

Dogs can suffer from heatstroke with temperatures as low as 80 degrees, so watch for signs that tell you something is not right. Fatigue is the most common sign, however, a dry nose, excessive panting, and heavy breathing can also be signs. If you believe your dog may be overheated, wet your dog with room-temperature water and sit with them in front of a fan as soon as possible. Offer lots of fresh water to drink, and don’t hesitate to call your vet if symptoms don’t improve quickly.

Above all, never ever leave your dog in the car alone on warm days. Car temperatures rise very quickly, and it doesn’t have to be very hot for your dog to suffer from a potentially lethal case of heatstroke when left in a car. You never know when a “short trip” into a store will be foiled by an unexpectedly long line or the need to have someone check for the item you need in the back. So please, don’t risk your pet’s life in this way.

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With a little preparation and a small investment in appropriate tools, your pet will be better prepared to withstand the heat if required. Keep in mind, dogs are domestic animals and they are no more comfortable in extreme temperatures than you are. If you’re hot, they’re hot, so whenever possible, keep your dogs indoors with you during times of extreme heat.

*Note: There are rumors about the dangers of giving ice/frozen liquids to dogs online. Ice itself isn’t actually dangerous to dogs, however it does constrict blood vessels. Some people have fed ice to dogs suffering symptoms of heat stroke, but due to the constricting effect, this is not very helpful.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave

Thank You to our Real Estate Unmasked Sponsors

May 28, 2021 by Jules Miller Leave a Comment

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to MyNHD for sponsoring our after-party at The Standard.

Real Estate Unmasked: Industry Secrets Revealed

May 24, 2021 by Jules Miller Leave a Comment

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The industries top agents will exclusively reveal their best tips, tricks, hacks, and secrets at this one-time-only event.

On Thursday, May 27th join us in person for Real Estate Unmasked: Industry Secrets Revealed. Your ticket will include access to seminar’s from 3 of the industries top agents – Kenny Truong, Kyle Whissel, and Dan Beer. Additionally, you will get 2 drink tickets and appetizers at the afterparty with the speakers and hosts. The afterparty will be hosted at The Standard immediately following the event.

Meet Our Speakers:

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Kenny Truong, known as #FASTAGENT is the team leader of Fast Real Estate Brokered by EXP Realty. In 2020, he grew his team from 11 to over 105 team members within the San Francisco Bay Area & Sacramento. His team closed 188 sides for $127M in 2020. He is widely known for coaching agents on social media through Instagram and Clubhouse. In 2021, Kenny’s team has over $200M between closed and pending sales volume year to date with 5 office locations.

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Daniel Beer is the CEO/Owner of Beer Home Team of eXp Realty of California, Inc., one of the Top 150 Teams in the nation per The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends. While at Keller Williams Realty, Dan and his team were the #1 real estate team in Southern California.

Dan’s trademarked 5 Day Blitz™ home selling process helped produce 5 consecutive years of over $100,000,000 in sales with the last 2 years each over $200,000,000 in sales volume. Call Dan when you want a proven and highly professional process that goes against the grain of traditional status quo home selling methods. Dan offers a menu of services and flexible commissions that fit every client’s situation and circumstances.

Dan is so confident in his ability to deliver the best possible results to his clients that Dan exclusively offers flexible commissions, Minute-to-Minute Listing Agreement and will guarantee, in writing, to sell your home at 100% of your asking price within 29 days – or he will pay the difference!

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Kyle Whissel is the CEO of the Whissel Realty Group brokered by eXp which has been ranked the top producing team in all of San Diego County 5 years in a row by The Wall Street Journal.

He was ranked the #1 Real Estate Video Influencer in North America by BombBomb and Tom Ferry because of the quality and quantity of videos the team produces.

Kyle Whissel moved his independent brokerage to eXp in 2018 and has built a powerful group of amazing real estate professionals known as the Fast Forward Movement.

Real Estate Unmasked: Industry Secrets Revealed will be held on Thursday May 27th from 1-5pm at 30 River Park Place West #340, Fresno, California. For more information and to register visit https://reunmasked.com. Tickets will sell out so get yours soon!

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Beloved Neighborhood Pharmacy & Post Office Here to Stay – And now, with coffee!

April 8, 2021 by Natali Carrera Leave a Comment

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Allen and Lynn Taylor opened their northwest Fresno-based Bullard Pharmacy more than 50 years ago, and the combination neighborhood pharmacy, gift shop and postal counter has been a beloved staple for those in the area for just as long. The Taylors and their staff have always been known for their exceptional customer service, and many northwest Fresno residents go to the postal counter within the Bullard Pharmacy almost exclusively, thanks to their very helpful staff who will take the time to advise you on how to ship things economically and in the best possible packages.

Lynn and Allen Taylor, Bullard Pharmacy founders and beloved royalty as far as customer service goes!

Living near Bullard Pharmacy, I was one of many who has used their postal counter for almost all of my USPS needs for more than ten years now, and I was saddened to hear that the Taylors were planning to retire his past December and so far had not found a buyer for the store. The pharmacy portion of the business was sold, however the gift shop and postal counter remained with an uncertain future, as did their staff.

Along with so many others, I was thrilled to learn that Bullard Pharmacy had been purchased and would remain open complete with postal counter and the addition of a new highly sought-after feature – a Peet’s Coffee counter! Since early 2021, the store, now known as “The Post” has been undergoing remodeling inside, with a clearance of older merchandise and new displays featuring boutique and local goods taking their places.

The Post with its new signage located on the NW corner of Bullard and West

The postal counter moved from its smaller, former location along the store’s back wall to the larger and more open former pharmacy counter (a much needed shift too, as the holiday influx of packages would often leave the post office workers with little room to stand in the hours just before the postman came for his late afternoon pick up). Peet’s Coffee has now been setup in the former postal area and is expected to begin serving this month!

The new, expanded postal counter inside The Post

Peet’s Coffee Counter inside The Post, prepared to open this month!

Whether you’ve been a long time customer who was concerned Bullard Pharmacy and its postal counter would close, or if you’ve never been but like to buy local, love a postal counter with great service or Peet’s Coffee, you’ll definitely want to stop by The Post soon! Keep up with all the changes as well as their awesome selection of incoming, ever-changing products via their Facebook page.

Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings

April 1, 2021 by Natali Carrera Leave a Comment

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The Fresno Swap Meet. which launched within the past month has gone from non-existent to bustling in the blink of an eye thanks to hosts Fresno Street Eats & The Island Waterpark. The new weekly Fresno Swap Meet takes place on Sundays from 7am to 3pm on the South end of the parking lot. Food trucks line up along the furthest Southern border and rows of vendor booths form a maze of merchandise directly in front of them.

Tacos, Raspados, Pretzels, Dippin’ Dots and More to be enjoyed at the Fresno Swap Meet

Entrance to the Fresno Swap Meet is free, however there is a $3 parking fee, which you pay upon arrival and receive a ticket to display on your dash. Since the event takes place in the parking lot, I would recommend arriving early during the warmer months, to enjoy browsing before the mercury rises too much.

I visited the Fresno Swap Meet this past weekend with a friend, and saw all kinds of things on display for purchase. We arrived around 10:30am, and the parking lot was 3/4 of the way full (and that’s a large lot!).

I’ve seen these cute little mood indicating reversible octopuses all over TikTok! Snag your own at the Fresno Swap Meet

Some of the booth highlights for me were succulents, air pants and other houseplants, handmade jewelry, antique glassware and custom Easter baskets. My friend enjoyed searching through a collection of vintage video games and consoles, and was on the hunt for rare fruits and imported candies.

My amazing, delicious mangonada – sweet, spicy, refreshing!

If there are churros, a churro you must enjoy. It’s just a rule. Don’t try to fight it.

We both enjoyed a warm churro and she found a crispy, jumbo corndog and I had the perfect mangonada. If you’d like to know which food trucks will be present each week, you can stay up to date on the Fresno Swap Meet Facebook Page. Notes: Masks and social distancing protocols are in place. This week, due to the Easter holiday, the Fresno Swap Meet will be held on Saturday, April 3rd, and it will return to Sundays the following week, Sunday, April 11th.

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