The Big Fresno Hmong New Year
Thu 31 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 · Fresno Fairgrounds
Four days of celebration including cultural/religious ceremony, sport, music, food and family, and the one time each year the whole Central Valley Hmong community is in one place. Everything else on this page runs around it.
Through the year
Gatherings the board runs or takes part in between festivals.
- Apr
Spring community gathering
A day for families and elders, with food and performances.
- JulThe pageant
Miss HMong Grand International call
Entries open for the next title, from Hmong communities across the United States.
- SepBooth info
Vendor registration opens
Existing vendors 1–30 August, new vendors 1–30 September. First come, first served.
- NovLend a hand
Volunteer sign‑up and briefing
Gates, wayfinding, the info booth and the main stage across the four days.
- Dec2026The festival
The Big Fresno Hmong New Year
Opening ceremony on 31 December, New Year's Eve party 6:00–11:00pm, closing at sundown on 3 January.
- Dec2026
New Year's Eve Party
Come and join us to say good-bye to 2026 and welcome year 2027 (Year of the Fire Goat) at the Fresno Fairground from 6pm to 11pm on Dec 31st, 2026.
What happens at a gathering
The shape is much the same whether it is four days or one afternoon.
A flag ceremony and a procession to open. Performances and games through the middle of the day. Food from the marketplace, and a closing that sends everyone home before dark.
Take part
Three ways in.