The largest Hmong-American community event
in the U.S. happens right here in Fresno County.

Hmong New Year is the biggest cultural event within the Hmong community which marks the end of another year of hard work and a time for giving thanks. Each year, thousands of people from all over the country come to Fresno to take part in this annual tradition. The New Year festivities include several activities, performances and food vendors. The Hmong, Inc., which hosts the event, says it's part of their mission for cultural preservation and development.

Schedule Of Events:

December 28, 2024
8 AM: Gates Open
11 AM: Opening Ceremony at The Pavilion/Statue of General Vang Pao
11:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting and Parade at the Entrance Arch and Vendor Areas
12 PM to 4 PM: Reception, Lunch and Entertainment at the Industry Commerce Building
1 PM to 4 PM: Badminton Competition at the Agricultural Building
1 PM to 4 PM: Foods, Drinks and Live Music at the Industrial Education Building.

December 29-30, 2024
8 AM: Gates Open
10 AM to 4 PM: Pageant and Dance Competition at the Industry Commerce Building
11 AM to 4 PM: Foods and Live Music at the Industrial Education Building
11 AM to 4 PM: Badminton Competition at the Agricultural Building.

December 31, 2024
8 AM: Gates Open
10 AM to 11:59 PM: Hmong 1975 and College Samthong Reunion at the Industry Commerce Building
11 AM to 4 PM: Foods and Live Music at the Industrial Education Building
11 AM to 4 PM: Badminton Competition at the Agricultural Building

Date: December 28 - 31, 2024

Time:
December 28-30, 2024 - 8 am to 5 pm
December 31, 2024 - 8 am to 12 am

Location:
Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA 93702.

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