Fresno State's 52nd Annual Vintage Days Celebration Kicks Off

The popular festival returns with food, crafts, live music, and an Anime Gaming con.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:12pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring repeated images of classic festival food items like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and shaved ice, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of Fresno State's annual Vintage Days celebration.Vintage Days at Fresno State promises a vibrant celebration of food, music, and community spirit.Fresno Today

Fresno State's 52nd annual Vintage Days festival is set to take over the campus starting this Friday. The three-day event will feature a variety of food booths, craft fairs, live concerts, and an Anime Gaming con with appearances by voice actors. Attendees can check out an interactive map on the university's website to see all the vendor locations.

Why it matters

Vintage Days is a long-standing tradition at Fresno State, drawing thousands of visitors to the campus each year to celebrate the university's history and community. The festival highlights the school's vibrant student life and the diverse cultural offerings in the Fresno region.

The details

The 52nd annual Vintage Days festival will run from Friday to Sunday, with the event open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. In addition to the usual food, craft, and live music offerings, this year's event will also feature an Anime Gaming con with appearances by voice actors from popular media. Attendees can use an interactive campus map to locate all the different vendor booths and activities.

  • Vintage Days 2026 will take place from April 18-20.
  • The festival will be open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

The players

Fresno State

The California State University campus that has hosted the annual Vintage Days festival for the past 52 years.

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The takeaway

Fresno State's Vintage Days remains a beloved annual tradition that brings the campus and local community together to celebrate the university's rich history and vibrant student life through food, music, crafts, and cultural experiences.