Festivals and Events

DEC.

Annual Trek to the Tree. On the second Sunday, thousands of Christmas carolers gather at the base of General Grant Tree, the nation's official Christmas tree. 559/565-4307.

MAR.

Blossom Days Festival. The first or second Saturday of March, communities along Fresno County's Blossom Trail celebrate the flowering the area's many orchards, citrus groves, and vineyards. 559/262-4271. www.sanger.org.

APR.

Jazzaffair. Held just south of the parks, a festival of mostly swing jazz takes place at several locations. The festival is usually the second weekend of the month. 559/561-4549 or 559/561-3131. www.jazzaffair.info.

MAY

Woodlake Rodeo. A weekend-long event thrown by the Woodlake Lions, this rodeo draws large crowds to Woodlake on Mother's Day weekend. 559/564-8555. www.woodlakelionsrodeo.com.

SEPT.

Celebrate Sequoias! Festival. On the first Saturday after Labor Day, rangers guide field trips to the lesser known groves of Sequoia National Park. 559/565-4307 Grant Grove Visitor Center.