Fresno County Office of Tourism

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2012 Fresno County Blossom Trail Posters

Go on sale in February and posters from past years are also still available for purchase at the following locations:

Fresno County Office of Tourism
2220 Tulare Street, 8th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 600-4271

Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce
(559) 638-3548

Sanger Chamber of Commerce (559) 875-4575

Cost: $25 each signed, or $20 unsigned; please make checks payable to : Fresno County Blossom Trail.
Beginning in February shipping is available throught the UPS store in Kingsburg.

Sponsor of the 2012 Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony

Welcome
This self-guided motor or bicycle tour is organized by the Fresno County Blossom Trail Committee, a partnership between the County of Fresno and the Chambers of Commerce in Sanger, Kingsburg, Reedley, Orange Cove, Selma and Fowler to celebrate and feature the beauty of Fresno County's agriculture and a few historical points of interest. Panoramas of orchards full of fruit trees alive with fragrance and bursting with blossoms await you.
Watch the Opening Ceremonies 2009 Video

How to recognize the Blossoms you see...

Almond Blossoms have white petals. Two or more varieties may be planted in the same orchard for cross pollination by bees. Harvesting, usually done mechanically, runs from late Aug. to early Oct.

Plum Blossoms are white. At least two varieties will be planted in an orchard for cross pollination. Over 200 varieties are grown commercially. Harvested in mid to late September.

Apricot Blossoms have pink petals. Fewer than 12 varieties are grown commercially. Harvest season lasts two to three weeks during mid to late May.

Peach and Nectarine Blossoms feature pink to red petals and bloom at the same time. Over 100 varieties are grown commercially. Harvest runs mid-May to October.

Apple Blossoms have white petals. Up to six varieties are grown commercially in Fresno County. Harvest is Aug. to Nov.

Citrus Blossoms are white with most aromatic fragrance. Navel and Valencia oranges, and lemons are the most common citrus grown locally.

About

The 2012 Fresno County Blossom Trail season is now over. Traditionally the best time to see the Blossom Trail is from the end of February through the middle of March, we will update this page as we approach the 2013 season. Be sure to click on the Stay Updated graphic in the middle of the page or sign up for Twitter on this homepage for 2013 updates

Events

24th Blossom Trail Opening Ceremonies -
Friday, February 3, 2012 - Kingsburg, CA

23rd Annual Kings River Blossom Bike Ride - Saturday, March 3, 2012 - Reedley, CA

23rd Annual Blossom Days Festival - Saturday, March 3, 2012 - Sanger, CA

15th Annual Blossom Trail 10K Run - Saturday, March 3, 2012 - Sanger, CA

Cruzin' the Trail - Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Fowler, CA

Orange Cove Blossom Festival -
Saturday, April 14, 2012
- Orange Cove, CA

Blossom Trail Art at the Fair -
October
- Big Fresno Fair

For more information contact: Fresno County Office of Tourism Phone:
559.600.4271 Website: www.gofresnocounty.com
Email:
tourism@co.fresno.ca.us

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