The Vintage Days spring festival welcomes the community to the Fresno State campus for the 52nd year – this time featuring a new K-Pop dance class, new food options and alumni beer and wine specials.
The free, three-day festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19. The festival will be set up in Lots P30 and P31 near the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union at Fresno State.
There is something for all ages, including live music, local food vendors, the Crafts Faire, food and game booths run by student organizations, kids’ activities and attractions, Anime Gaming Con and the Beer and Wine Garden for adults age 21 and over.
Vintage Days has welcomed the community to the Fresno State campus since the 1970’s. Attracting over 50,000 people for three days of entertainment, shopping, and opportunities to support student organizations.
There will be 23 student clubs and organizations selling food and desserts, and 13 will host game booths to raise funds. For many of these clubs and organizations, Vintage Days is their largest fundraiser of the year.
More than 15 food vendors will be present, including Ohana Whip Wagon, Xtreme Shawarma, Aguas Las Rancheritas, Jay’s Speciality Ice Cream, Olde Tyme Kettle Korn, Loving Seed, Dippin’ Dots, FURY, D & D Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls, Texas Twister, A Taste of Paradise Hawaiian shaved ice, Sanchez Funnel Cakes, Tropical Hut, Greek N More, The Corndog Company, CREAM and Dutch Bros.
Guests can browse 160 Crafts Faire vendors, featuring items like purses, keychains, hand-sewn clothes, vintage clothing, bouquets, jewelry, desserts and art.
This year’s Kids Zone theme will be inspired by Candy Land. This area includes inflatables, crafts, activities, a petting zoo and pony rides for the little ones to enjoy.
Anime Gaming Con invites attendees to explore the world of anime, various vendors, video game tournaments, video game play, a cosplay contest, meet and greet with voice actors, panels, and the new K-Pop dance class.
To participate in the attractions, guests can purchase wristbands for $35 or tickets at the festival (prices may vary for tickets). A daily wristband includes unlimited play at mini golf; Dave and Buster’s Fun Zone, including a rock wall, zip line, spider jump, giant slide and swings; Kids Zone attractions, including a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and mini ferris wheel; and Anime Gaming Con attractions.
Those 21 and over can enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden presented by Michelob Ultra and Fresno State Alumni Association. The Beer and Wine garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 17 and 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 19.
The Michelob Ultra Stage will feature 29 bands and artists from the Central Valley. This year will feature a student fashion show with Fresno State students presenting their designs.
Weekend specials at the Beer and Wine Garden include:
Weekend specials:
- “First Pour Perks” (early entry experience)
New this year: open one hour early for
mango Micheladas and beermosas - Alumni exclusive: $1 off wristband
Register for an alumni wristband and get $1 off each drink at the Alumni Beer and Wine Garden all weekend long. - Steal the glass
Get a limited-edition alumni silicone pint glass plus a pour of Red Wave Light Lager. Available while supplies last.
Weekend daily specials:
- Friday, April 17
Campus alumni appreciation happy hour
Fresno State faculty/staff alumni enjoy $2 off beer from 4 to 6 p.m.!
Wristband required pre-register today! - Saturday, April 18
New grad mixer: $2 off all drinks, happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m.
Recent grads (classes of 2024-26).
Reconnect, meet fellow Bulldogs, and enjoy $2 off drinks.
Admission and parking for Vintage Days are free. No pets are allowed; only service animals are permitted.
For more information, visit the Vintage Days website or follow @FSVintageDays on Instagram.
Sponsors for Vintage Days include Student Involvement, Anime Gaming Con, Dave and Buster’s, Expo Party Rentals, Cumulus Media, Donaghy Sales, Sun Day Carwash, Associated Students Incorporated and Fresno Equipment Company.
(Story by Alyssa Saldivar, Student Involvement)
