Fruit Trail

Signs of fresh peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries and apricots mean that summer is not far behind. The tasty fruit also heralds the arrival of the Fresno County Fresh Fruit Trail, which will have its official opening on Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at Simonian Farms, Clovis and Jensen avenues, Fresno.

The award-winning Fresno County Fruit Trail runs from May through September and features a drive through rural areas (following the Blossom Trail route) with stops along the way to purchase local produce direct from the farm. The Fresh Fruit Trail is a cooperative public--private partnership encompassing eight cities and over 50 member stops, including  the County of Fresno and the cities and chambers of commerce of Clovis, Fowler, Fresno, Kingsburg, Orange Cove, Reedley, Sanger and Selma.

The 2009 season continues to be a true collaborative effort featuring eastern Fresno County cities, as well as local farmers markets, heritage and cultural attractions, unique one-of-a-kind hometown festivals and special events, and continued support from the U.C. Small Farm Center.

Fresno County Fruit Trail maps are available on the web at www.gofresnocounty.com, and at visitor centers throughout eastern Fresno County. Trail travelers can also request maps by calling (559) 262-4271. For more information, contact the Fresno County Fruit Trail at (888) 549-4900