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Come to the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park for some great Christmas food, fun, and festivities! And say hi to Santa Claus for us!

Christmas is Coming to Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park

OAKHURST — Come join the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park and their mountain artisans as they celebrate Christmas with a variety of exciting events and activities!

Saturday, December 17, 2022
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Image of Christmas characters in costume at the Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park.Check out what’s going on!

  • Interactive Stories
  • Children’s Crafts
  • Food & Drink – Vending
  • Pictures with Santa
  • Live Music
  • Holiday Shopping

Additional participation by the Boys & Girls Club, Matsumoto Samurai’s Kitchen, and the Eastern Madera Recreation & Parks.

For more information please call 559-683-6570.

Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park
49777 School Road
Oakhurst, CA 93644
559-683-6570

The Mountain Artisans Market happens on the third Saturday of each month from March to December. The Market is a collective of Artisans from our local area mountain communities.

For more information, please visit them on Facebook or contact them via email at mountainartisansgroup@gmail.com.

Image of the Fresno Flats logo.About Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park

Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California. Eastern Madera County is the southern end of the historic Mother Lode gold fields, but the people who settled here came not so much for gold but more to build their lives and raise their families, making their living as farmers, merchants and using the rich natural resources of the mountains.

Image of a cabin at Fresno Flats. The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique construction styles once common throughout Northern California, but virtually unknown today. They were saved from demolition, moved to Fresno Flats Historical Park and restored by the volunteers of Sierra Historic Sites Association, as were a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings.

Starting in 1975, the volunteers of the non-profit SHSA began developing Fresno Flats Historical Park and its historical research center for the enjoyment and education of this and future generations. The name Fresno Flats recalls the days before 1912 when Oakhurst was known as Fresno Flats. This is truly a community effort. Preservation, restoration, maintenance and operation over the years have been accomplished through donated labor, materials and funds. No tax money is involved.

Image of a group of ladies dressed up in vintage dresses. Fresno Flats village and grounds are open from dawn to dusk for self guided tours. The museum and guided tours of the buildings are available by appointment.

The facilities are perfect for events, including weddings, family reunions, picnics or group meetings. Click here for reservation information.

Fresno Flats goes dark during the months of January and February so that they can change exhibits and work on the grounds. Your family or group may schedule a tour or reserve the park at anytime during the year by calling 559-683-6570.

Check out this virtual field trip of the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park!

 

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