The Big Fresno Hmong New Year
Thu 31 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 · Fresno Fairgrounds
Four days of 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. Dates for 2027 are being set and will be posted here.
- AprTBCDate to come
Spring community gathering
A day for families and elders, with food and performances. Venue to be confirmed.
- JulTBCThe pageant
Miss HMong Grand International call
Entries open for the next title, from Hmong communities across the United States.
- SepTBCBooth info
Vendor applications open
Booth applications for the New Year marketplace, first come, first served.
- NovTBCLend 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, closing at sundown on 3 January.
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.