DISCOVER THINGS TO DO GETTING HERE LIVING HERE DO BUSINESS ABOUT US Search submit NEWS & PRESS RELEASES Stay up to date on recent stories about Downtown Fresno! November 2021 Historic downtown Fresno Theater holds fundraiser, plans to reopen doors this spring Nov 18, 2021 | Your Central Valley Who Is Throwing the Huge Party in Fresno on Saturday? Nov 17, 2021 | GV Wire 'Hamilton' coming to Fresno's Saroyan Theatre, tickets now on sale Nov 17, 2021 | ABC 30 Fulton Street Party returns Nov. 20th in Downtown Fresno Nov 17, 2021 | FOX 26 NEWS Stars, Stripes, and Thanks. Veterans Day Parade Returns in Fresno Nov 11, 2021 | GV Wire Fresno's Veterans Day Parade back to honor local heroes for 102nd year Nov 11, 2021 | ABC30: Amanda Aguilar Fresno's spicy food festival is back this weekend! Nov 6, 2021 | ABC 30 Non-alcoholic mocktail bar featured in Downtown Fresno’s ArtHop on Thursday Nov 4, 2021 | Your Central Valley Downtown Fresno Businesses Thrive During Halloween Weekend Nov 1, 2021 | Oakland News Now EVER HEARD OF A BOOZE-LESS BAR? POPUP COMING TO FRESNO Nov 1, 2021 | The Business Journal October 2021 Arte Americas celebrates post-pandemic reopening with Dia de los muertors in downtown Fresno Oct 31, 2021 | The Fresno Bee Herman, Bakery's 'Employee of the Month, 'To Debut in Downtown Fresno Oct 25, 2021 | The Business Journal: Edward Smith Herman, Bakery's ‘Employee of the month,’ to Debut in Downtown Fresno Oct 25, 2021 | The Business Journal: Edward Smith Chinese American WW2 vets honored in downtown Fresno Oct 24, 2021 | ABC30 Thousands hit downtown Fresno for the return of Taco Truck Throwdown. Here’s what you missed. Oct 24, 2021 | Fresno Bee: Joshua Tehee Fresno to Evaluate Building Pike's Place-Style Farmer's Market Near Chukchansi Park Oct 20, 2021 | The Sun Upgrades to Downtown Mariposa Making Streets Safer for Pedestrians Oct 20, 2021 | ABC 30 Get Your Brews and Boos This Weekend at Full Circle Brewing's Pumpkin Carving Contest Oct 20, 2021 | Your Central Valley ‘Valley Made’ Manufacturing Summit Heads to Fresno Convention Center Oct 20, 2021 | GV Wire Iconic Downtown Fresno Restaurant Listed for Sale Oct 20, 2021 | The Business Journal Fresno Grizzlies Gearing Up for 10th Annual Taco Truck Throwdown Oct 20, 2021 | ABC 30 Downtown Fresno Brewery Partnering with Family Farm for Latest Release Oct 20, 2021 | ABC 30 Great Cities Have Great Downtowns Oct 12, 2021 | City of Fresno Downtown Fresno Revitalization Oct 12, 2021 | City of Fresno First ArtHop of Fall Showcase Fresno State Student and Staff Art Oct 12, 2021 | The Collegian: Miranda Adams Iconic Downtown Fresno Restaurant Listed for Sale Oct 4, 2021 | The Business Journal: Edward Smith September 2021 Fresno Grizzlies Challenge Santa Barbara to Participate in Taco Truck Throwdown Sep 30, 2021 | ABC30 Downtown Fresno Boosters Weigh Housing, Safety Ahead of Key Vote Sep 21, 2021 | The Business Journal: Edward Smith Downtown Fresno is getting Parking Meter Makeover Sep 17, 2021 | ABC30: Dale Yurong New Businesses Open in Downtown Fresno's Brewery District Sep 17, 2021 | ABC30: Amanda Venegas Govt Newsom Visits Downtown Fresno Businesses Sep 9, 2021 | The Business Journal August 2021 Downtown Fresno Cocktail Bar Recognized in Sacramento Aug 18, 2021 | The Business Journal Downtown Fresno businesses get help sprucing up storefronts Aug 13, 2021 | ABC30 A new wine bar has finally opened in downtown Fresno. Here’s how it’s different Aug 12, 2021 | Fresno Bee Where to get the most instagrammable charcuterie in Fresno Aug 11, 2021 | Your Central Valley Headlining acts announced for Taco Truck Throwdown - Downtown Fresno Aug 10, 2021 | ABC 30 Man who was Fresno Grizzlies mascot giving back to community as business owner Aug 8, 2021 | ABC 30 May 2021 Downtown Fresno buildings under construction to bring in new businesses May 21, 2021 | ABC30 Fresno Artist nationally recognized for Downtown Fresno Mural May 11, 2021 | KSEE/KGPE April 2021 Fresno Grizzlies to welcome some fans back to ballpark on May 11 Apr 14, 2021 | ABC 30 Bitwise Industries Hires Laura Maristany to Advance Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Apr 5, 2021 | Bitwise Industries March 2021 Downtown Fresno Property in need of a Mural? Grants Available Mar 23, 2021 | The Business Journal Event held for women business owners to connect in Downtown Fresno Mar 21, 2021 | ABC 30 A wine bar is finally coming to downtown Fresno. You might recognize the people behind it Mar 19, 2021 | The Fresno Bee Fresno tattoo artist aiming to change the industry. Her just-launched app could do just that Mar 14, 2021 | The Fresno Bee Burger shop and brewery joining forces in Downtown Fresno Mar 13, 2021 | ABC 30 February 2021 New Mediterranean Franchise Coming to Downtown Fresno Feb 19, 2021 | The Business Journal New brewery headed to Downtown Fresno, more growth expected Feb 17, 2021 | ABC 30 Barb's Drive-In celebrating Black History Month Feb 5, 2021 | Fox 26 News Wilson Theatre then and now: Historic downtown Fresno theater celebrates 95 years Feb 4, 2021 | ABC 30 Barb's Drive-In theater in downtown Fresno showing movies every weekend in February Feb 2, 2021 | ABC 30 Downtown Fresno’s Zack’s Brewing Company closing after two years Feb 1, 2021 | ABC 30 January 2021 Shep's Club in Downtown Fresno undergoes transformation during pandemic Jan 20, 2021 | ABC 30 Iconic Downtown Fresno Concert Venue For Sale Jan 12, 2021 | The Business Journal December 2020 Big-Ticket Construction Projects Roll Along in Downtown Fresno Dec 24, 2020 | The Business Journal March 2020 Fresno Street Eats: Food trucks serving up dishes based on classic horror films Mar 11, 2020 | abc 30 Education Matters: Students translate music into visual art Mar 10, 2020 | Your Central Valley Chukchansi Park holds annual job fair this weekend Mar 6, 2020 | Your Central Valley February 2020 Try some creative twists on mac and cheese at Fresno Street Eats this Friday Feb 26, 2020 | abc 30 FOUNDATION SEEKS RESCUE OF DOWNTOWN FRESNO STRAYS Feb 18, 2020 | The Business Journal StoryCorps Mobile Tour Launch Event In Fresno Feb 12, 2020 | NPR for Central California The Modernist in Downtown Fresno Feb 12, 2020 | Your Central Valley No more carrying coins: New parking pay stations in Downtown Fresno Feb 10, 2020 | yourcentralvalley.com This Fresno brewery’s expanding to Merced, into the historic building sharing its name Feb 7, 2020 | The Fresno Bee DOWNTOWN FRESNO GETS NEW PAY-FOR-PARK TECHNOLOGY Feb 6, 2020 | The Business Journal Which seven bands are playing FresYes Fest? Check out this year’s lineup of music Feb 4, 2020 | Fresno Bee The Fresno Bee plans move to downtown’s historic Bitwise 41 building Feb 4, 2020 | Fresno Bee January 2020 Downtown Fresno expecting to see many new businesses in 2020 Jan 26, 2020 | abc 30 Popular food truck turns restaurant in Downtown Fresno Jan 22, 2020 | abc 30 Bar and brewery scene expands in Downtown Fresno Jan 16, 2020 | abc 30 New Modernist Cocktail Bar Opens in Downtown Fresno Jan 14, 2020 | Go Tech Daily Chic craft cocktail bar opens in Downtown Fresno Jan 14, 2020 | Your Central Valley New cocktail bar Modernist opening in Downtown Fresno Jan 13, 2020 | abc 30 December 2019 Meet the man behind some of Downtown Fresno's most prominent artwork Dec 30, 2019 | ABC 30 Inventions launching at Downtown Fresno business Dec 27, 2019 | abc 30 Downtown Fresno business hopes to help makers bring ideas to reality Dec 23, 2019 | abc 30 Fresno’s Convention Center roller coaster takes a new turn Dec 1, 2019 | The San Joaquin Valley Sun November 2019 'Be a Santa to a Senior' looking for people to donate gifts to local elderly people and veterans Nov 30, 2019 | abc30 Chef Ian Cookson, 11/21/19 - Polenta Bolognese Nov 21, 2019 | Fox26 News Fresno County’s Top Teacher Is Welding Instructor at Court School Nov 21, 2019 | GvWire Fresno County special education students create holiday greetings cards for sale Nov 21, 2019 | abc30 ONLINE ONLY: Professional climber Jimmy Chin speaks in Fresno about pursuing his passion Nov 20, 2019 | Your Central Valley Random Acts of Kindness in downtown Fresno Nov 19, 2019 | Fox26 News Saturday’s “Fresno Cares” event downtown highlights community Nov 15, 2019 | Your Central Valley The 4 best tattoo spots in Fresno Nov 14, 2019 | Hoodline Fresno’s booze boom: New bars and breweries, plus update on downtown’s rooftop bar Nov 14, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Grizzly Fest teams up with a dozen nonprofits for Fresno Cares event. There’s music, too Nov 12, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Local yogis spent some time outside in downtown Fresno practicing poses to raise money for men's health Nov 12, 2019 | abc30 Central Valley Veterans Day Parade centennial celebration in Fresno called largest in U.S. Nov 11, 2019 | The Fresno Bee WATCH: The 100th Fresno Veterans Day Parade Nov 11, 2019 | Your Central Valley Young men of color show off paintings, poetry at Art Hop Nov 8, 2019 | abc30 Michael celebrates National Cappuccino Day Nov 8, 2019 | Fox26 News Fresno Starbucks jammed with customers vying for new holiday cups Nov 8, 2019 | abc30 Joe Rogan raves about Chef Paul's Cafe after calling Fresno a 'sketchy' town Nov 8, 2019 | abc30 Gov. Newsom will open office in Fresno, invest $10 million in education Nov 8, 2019 | The Fresno Bee VOLVO DEALERSHIP RETURNING TO DOWNTOWN FRESNO WITH HARON DEAL Nov 6, 2019 | The Business Journal JOSE RAMIREZ TO HELP AT FRESNO CARES Nov 4, 2019 | The Business Journal Keep Fresno Beautiful initiative kicks off in downtown Fresno Nov 2, 2019 | Your Central Valley Mono street is temporarily opened connecting Chinatown to downtown Fresno Nov 1, 2019 | Your Central Valley Festive Friday, 11/1/19 - Patrick Contreras Nov 1, 2019 | Fox26 News October 2019 New app expected to make parking at Fresno meters easier — no spare change required Oct 30, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Michael previews a Graffiti Cleanup event in Fresno Oct 23, 2019 | Fox26 News Latino Life: RAWW event offers support for women Oct 19, 2019 | abc30 2 years since its reopening, Fulton Street continues to develop Oct 19, 2019 | abc30 Good News for Fulton as Downtown Street Gets Ready to Party Oct 18, 2019 | GvWire An outsider’s perspective on the promise, and potential, of Fresno’s downtown Oct 18, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Leave your coins at home. There’s a new way to pay for parking in downtown Fresno Oct 17, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Teen leads tours showcasing downtown Fresno's art Oct 14, 2019 | abc30 Coming soon: Here are all the stores and restaurants planning to open in the Fresno area Oct 14, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Bitwise holds grand opening for its 'Bitwise 41' building Oct 4, 2019 | Your Central Valley Newest Bitwise building downtown opens for a preview to the public Oct 4, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Historic Crest Theatre is showing spooky classics all October long Oct 3, 2019 | Your Central Valley Watch as craft beer makers create their designs at 411 Broadway Ales & Spirits incubator Oct 2, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Halloween-themed film screenings in downtown Fresno Oct 2, 2019 | Collegian Modernist cocktail bar wins Fresno Create Here competition Oct 1, 2019 | The Fresno Bee New cocktail bar coming to downtown Fresno after winning business competition Oct 1, 2019 | abc30 September 2019 City council to vote on electric scooters as Fresno shared mobility program Sep 24, 2019 | abc30 MICROFINANCE BANK GEARED TOWARD WOMEN OPENS IN DOWNTOWN FRESNO Sep 24, 2019 | The Business Journal New Brewery headed to downtown Fresno. the meaning of the name might surprise you. Sep 24, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Protesters take part in global climate strike in downtown Fresno Sep 20, 2019 | abc30 Final touches being put on Bitwise 41 in downtown Fresno Sep 20, 2019 | abc30 Explore the 3 top spots in Fresno's Downtown Fresno neighborhood Sep 20, 2019 | Hoodline Supermodel Tyra Banks ate this Fresno restaurant and the internet's buzzing about it Sep 18, 2019 | Fresno Bee Work underway to bring La Boulangerie to downtown Fresno Sep 18, 2019 | ABC30 Music and mutts: Downtown Fresno brewery hosts music and adoption event Sep 15, 2019 | Your Central Valley 'Dia de los Muertos' exhibit to open in downtown Fresno Sep 13, 2019 | abc30 Fresno’s brewery district’s growing again: New beer tasting room headed for downtown Sep 12, 2019 | Fresno Bee Fresno’s oldest building is about to look young again. Let’s make it a trend Sep 11, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Fresno’s oldest building is about to look young again. Let’s make it a trend Sep 11, 2019 | Fresno Bee Part of Fresno's past revealed while removing facade of downtown building for revitalization project Sep 9, 2019 | ABC30 Valley Focus: Honoring Women While Helping Survivors of Abuse Sep 8, 2019 | ABC30 August 2019 Fresno names new Economic Development chief Aug 29, 2019 | The San Joaquin Valley Sun Downtown restaurant update: A coffee shop adds food, chef, and Mabel’s lands new home Aug 29, 2019 | Fresno Bee Here’s Fresno’s new economic development director. What does this mean for downtown? Aug 29, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Italian style deli headed for Downtown Fresno Aug 28, 2019 | The Business Journal Downtown restaurant update: A coffee shop adds food, chef, and Mabel’s lands new home Aug 28, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Fresno's 5 best spots to score burgers on the cheap Aug 23, 2019 | Hoodline Fresno now has an official Craft Beer Week Aug 22, 2019 | ABC30 Revitalizing Downtown Fresno Aug 20, 2019 | News Assemblies of God Fresno City Council approves $600k towards South Stadium Project Aug 15, 2019 | Your Central Valley Booming online business sets Downtown Fresno roots Aug 15, 2019 | The Business Journal As one beer event leaves downtown, another arrives. It will cap Central Valley Beer Week Aug 15, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Body positivity and scrunchies: Millennial-owed store opening downtown has a purpose Aug 15, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Three years in, developers seek more cash from Fresno to build downtown project Aug 14, 2019 | The Sun Women-owned business expands to Downtown Fresno Aug 9, 2019 | ABC30 Action News Nine would-be businesses are competing to open in downtown Fresno. Which do you like? Aug 6, 2019 | The Fresno Bee July 2019 New Cocktail Bar Coming to Downtown Fresno Jul 16, 2019 | abc30 Construction begins to transform Hotel Fresno into apartments Jul 2, 2019 | The Fresno Bee June 2019 This cocktail bar plans to open in downtown Fresno, a new twist for the brewery district Jun 28, 2019 | Fresno Bee Competition Underway to Launch New Businesses in Downtown Fresno Jun 27, 2019 | abc30 5 Must Visit Latino Art Museums in California Jun 26, 2019 | South Bay Compass Brewery District in Downtown Fresno Expands Jun 21, 2019 | abc30 Sunnyside High Students Brightening Up Downtown Fresno Through Art Jun 19, 2019 | abc30 Lowriders de Fresno Cruise into Downtown Jun 15, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Salad bar 2.0? Jun 10, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Downtown Academy Mural Commissions Jun 4, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership May 2019 Because You Can Never Have Too Many Tacos. May 29, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Bitwise 41 in Downtown Fresno taking Shape May 28, 2019 | abc30 Celebrate 'Star Wars' Night with the Fresno Grizzlies this Friday May 27, 2019 | abc30 New Fresno Eatery Lets You Build Your Own Salad May 23, 2019 | abc30 This Little Building on Downtown's Edge will be a Brewery. What's with the Unique Name? May 23, 2019 | The Fresno Bee New 'Ale Trail' Lets You Explore Downtown Fresno Breweries May 21, 2019 | abc30 Grants Available for Storefront Renovations in Downtown Fresno May 21, 2019 | The Business Journal 'Vegan Beer Fest' happening Sunday in Downtown Fresno May 14, 2019 | abc30 Lowell Historic Home Tour May 11, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Mariposa Music Series May 10, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Two New Restaurants are Offering Fresno Favorites Tri-Tip and Armenian Food in Downtown May 8, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Fresno ArtHop - Michael Garcia May 2, 2019 | Fox26 News Read Firefighter's Moving Poetry, See Art, and Ride in Antique Engine at Fresno ArtHop May 1, 2019 | The Fresno Bee April 2019 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fresno's Best Mexican Restaurants Apr 29, 2019 | Hoodline Ale Trail Apr 26, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Grizzlies to Adapt "Best in Show" into 2020 Lowriders Branding Apr 26, 2019 | Ballpark Digest The Iconic Hotel Fresno is Getting a Makeover Apr 26, 2019 | abc30 Downtown Fresno Create Here Competition Returns Apr 26, 2019 | The Business Journal Al Allen Award Apr 25, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership DART Realty & Property Management Apr 24, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Create Here 2019 Apr 24, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership The Popular Mexican Soccer Team is Returning to Fresno. Here's How to Get Tickets Apr 24, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Lanna Coffee Providing Water for Northern Thailand with Every Bag Sold Apr 24, 2019 | abc30 A Sneak Peek at Fresno Ale Trail's Brewery Lineup Apr 19, 2019 | ILoveFresno Annual State of Downtown Apr 18, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Food Truck Moving into Downtown Fresno Tree of Life Space Apr 18, 2019 | The Business Journal Co-Founder of Electric Car Company Tesla to Speak in Downtown Fresno Apr 11, 2019 | The Fresno Bee ‘If you build it, they will come.’ That didn’t happen in Fresno, but things are changing Apr 4, 2019 | The Fresno Bee March 2019 “Lowriders de Fresno” to take the field at Chukchansi Park in 2019 Mar 19, 2019 | The Sentinel Business Development Update Mar 7, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Exciting news for downtown Fresno: A rooftop bar expected this year Mar 6, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Pacific Southwest Building Roof Top Bar Mar 4, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership A new rooftop bar is headed to a historic downtown Fresno building. Here’s what you need to know Mar 4, 2019 | The Fresno Bee RESTAURATEURS HAVE SPOKEN: HERE ARE THE VALLEY’S BEST EATERIES Mar 1, 2019 | The Business Journal February 2019 FRESNO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES AGREEMENT FOR $66.5M IN GRANTS Feb 28, 2019 | The Business Journal CA-USA Wrestling Frosh-Soph Freestyle State Championships Feb 27, 2019 | Fresno Convention Center 'This will transform lives.' Fresno Mayor Lee Brand unveils plan for TCC funding Feb 26, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Fresno's Pro Culinary gives chefs new opportunity to run a business Feb 26, 2019 | abc 30 Watch work progress on Bitwise Industries’ latest project in downtown Fresno Feb 26, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Downtown Fresno sees drop in crime, by 50% in some cases. Here’s how it happened Feb 14, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Bitwise teams up with FresYes Realty to open third location in Downtown Fresno Feb 12, 2019 | ABC 30 Look at all the heart-shaped foods you can get in Fresno, plus 'Valentacos' Feb 5, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Haron Jaguar makes a splash with #FresnoProud Super Bowl ad Feb 5, 2019 | The Fresno Bee Haron Jaguar Land Rover Airs Commercial during the Big Game Feb 1, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com January 2019 Downtown Fresno Partnership Website Jan 31, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership New uniforms, new logo in major rebrand for the Fresno Grizzlies; ties to the Central Valley remain Jan 30, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Ring in the Year of the Pig with Fresno's best Chinese restaurants Jan 30, 2019 | abc 30 Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company Lights Up Downtown Fresno with TB&J Jan 29, 2019 | therampageonline.com Hundreds come out for Fresno Grizzlies job fair at Chukchansi Park Jan 26, 2019 | ABC 30 What do you get when you mix the Fresno Monsters, Star Wars and Fresno Police? Jan 23, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Haron Jaguar Land Rover Jan 22, 2019 | Downtown Fresno Partnership Haron Jaguar celebrates reopening in downtown Fresno Jan 22, 2019 | Fresno Bee Haron Jaguar Land Rover Unveils New State of the Art Facility in Downtown Fresno Jan 22, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Haron Jaguar Land Rover Holds Grand Opening In Downtown Fresno Jan 22, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Valley residents celebrate Martin Luther King Day with march in downtown Fresno Jan 21, 2019 | ABC 30 Sneak peek: Haron Jaguar’s Super Bowl commercial is advertising downtown Fresno – and cars Jan 18, 2019 | Fresno Bee Downtown revitalization going strong in the new year Jan 17, 2019 | ABC 30 It’s been 8 years since Fulton 55 opened in downtown Fresno. It celebrates accordingly Jan 14, 2019 | Fresno Bee Fresno’s newest brewery is open. It’s huge and there’s cheese in the beer Jan 14, 2019 | Fresno Bee Workspace helping local non-profits moves Downtown Jan 11, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com A new music store is coming to downtown Fresno Jan 11, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com The 89th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade Jan 8, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com The 89th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade Jan 8, 2019 | yourcentralvalley.com Tayhana previews the Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade Jan 7, 2019 | Fox 26 Brides show off latest trends at Premier Bridal Showcase in Downtown Fresno Jan 6, 2019 | ABC 30 DOWNTOWN CAFE FINDS NEW HOME AT WAREHOUSE ROW Jan 2, 2019 | The Business Journal Random Acts of Kindness in downtown Fresno Jan 2, 2019 | Fox 26 Thousands mark new year with Native American history in downtown Fresno Jan 1, 2019 | ABC 30 ABOUT US What We Do Contact Us Clean & Safe New & Noteworthy News & Press Releases Unity For Community Staff & Board of Directors Board, Meetings, Minutes Downtown Fresno Foundation SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE © 2021 Downtown Fresno Partnership. 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