March 9, 2025 — Mark your calendars for April 5th and 6th – a highly anticipated event, Big Hat Days, is just around the corner, promising to bring thousands of visitors to Clovis! The Clovis Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of vendors are excited to fill Old Town Clovis for the 87th year of this cherished tradition.
The event honors the traditions of the rugged farmers, cowboys, and loggers who shaped Clovis’s history. Since 1938, locals have proudly worn the iconic hats, celebrating the essence of their town – a tradition that continues this year as thousands of Clovis residents prepare for another grand celebration.
People of all ages will find something to enjoy at Big Hat Days, whether it’s the delicious food, fun carnival rides, unique and handmade products, and much more. The event stretches across 15 blocks of Old Town Clovis, allowing visitors to spend an entire day enjoying the festival and return the next day with plenty more to see.
This is all made possible by the significant hard work and planning of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce, who host the celebration year after year, as well as the tremendous support of the Clovis community and sponsors. Special thanks are due to the presenting sponsor, Table Mountain Casino Resort, who continues to make Big Hat Days an unforgettable celebration.
Business Mixer Kicks Off Festivities
A special Business Mixer will kick off the gathering on March 19th, bringing together local business owners in preparation for the event. Taking place at the American Legion Hall from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Clovis Chamber encourages all business owners in the area to visit and engage in conversation with other businesses.
Business owners looking to further their connections in the community and who might be interested in becoming a member of the Chamber in the future are encouraged to attend this evening. Each year, this mixer provides a wonderful opportunity for business owners to make important connections and increase the awareness of their business with locals.
Event Details: Parking, Food, and Entertainment
Though the streets will certainly be crowded on these days, interested parties can snag a parking spot in the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, just a short distance from the start of the festivities. Free parking will be available at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, with handicap parking at the Water Tower lot, north of the Rodeo Grounds.
The enticing scent of festival food will draw you onto Pollasky Street, where dozens of vendors will be serving delicious plates of Country Fair cinnamon rolls, Gourmet Faire crab garlic fries and corn dogs, classic festival deep-fried Oreos, and other savory eats.
After indulging in the best food in the Central Valley, visitors can head to the Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden, where those 21 and over can swing and dance to country tunes that you’ll be singing along to for days afterwards.
Violinist and pop country singer Michelle Lambert is just one of the spectacular performers being introduced to the scene at Big Hat Days. The Cripple Creek Band is also bringing the heat with country, southern rock, and bluegrass sound. Returning to the stage at Big Hat Days is the well-loved Michael Walker, who offers a variety of sounds ranging from slow ballads to boot stomps with his guitar.
While you’re enjoying the finely crafted beer in the garden, children can play in the Kids Zone and Carnival Rides, where an entertaining afternoon in the sun awaits. Your child can have their favorite animal painted on their face and afterwards get a balloon in the same shape with the skillful balloon artists looking to make every child’s smile bright.
They can also have fun in the bounce houses and pony rides, as well as spend time with fuzzy animals in the petting zoo.
This can’t-miss event is happening Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th, all day long. Stay tuned for more details by keeping updated with our paper and social media, where we’ll be sharing all the information for this event