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Taste local: Your opinion is needed at the Big Fresno Fair

Come taste, share your opinion, and support local food entrepreneurs at the Big Fresno Fair 2026!

A sponsored post written by F3 Initiative October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

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Taste local: Your opinion is needed at the Big Fresno Fair

by Isabel Santos-Gonzalez, Food
October 2, 2026

<h1>Taste local: Your opinion is needed at the Big Fresno Fair</h1>
<p class="byline">by Isabel Santos-Gonzalez, Food <br />October 2, 2026</p>

<p>Join <a href="https://ucanr.edu/site/f3-local-farm-food-innovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F3 Local</a> and local food entrepreneurs for a special <strong>consumer tasting experience</strong> featuring new products from Central Valley food businesses. You can taste flavored almonds from <a href="https://ecofamilyfarms.com/product-category/flavored-almonds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eco-Family Farms</a> and traditional homemade breads from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abuelitaspan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carmelita’s Pan Casero</a> and many other products.</p>
<p><strong>Your feedback matters!</strong> Consumer testing helps food entrepreneurs better understand what people enjoy, test new ideas and make informed decisions about their products and business strategies. By participating, you will be supporting local food makers, and you can be the first to taste some of their newest offerings.</p>
<p>You’ll also have the chance to learn more about <a href="https://www.centraltothevalley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><em><u>Central to the Valley</u></em></strong></a>, a regional brand created with local farmers and food entrepreneurs. The brand helps consumers identify local products, learn more about where their food comes from and support products with local roots. </p>
<p>Look for our F3 banner in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fresnofair.com/p/plan/maps-directions" rel="noopener"><u>Green House Building</u></a>&nbsp;and stop by to taste, discover and share your feedback</p>
<p>The tasting is free with fair admission, while supplies last!</p>
<p>📅  <strong>Friday, Oct. 9 &amp; Saturday, Oct. 10</strong></p>
<p>🕘  <strong>9 AM – 6 PM</strong></p>
<p>📍&nbsp; <strong>Big Fresno Fair – Green House Building</strong></p>
<p>Stop by, discover local flavors, and help shape the future of Central Valley food products. We’d love to hear what you think!</p>
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