# Event Details - **Event Name**: Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join the African American Farmers of California and Farms to Grow, Inc.at the the 1st Annual Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival & Cook Off, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 2520 SW Creek Village Way, Fresno, California. This inaugural celebration amplifies Black farmers in the Central Valley and honors the agricultural legacy crops of Black farmers, the cultural significance of Blackeye peas, and the rich food traditions that continue to shape African American communities across the Central Valley.The festival will bring together families, farmers, chefs, youth, and community partners for a day filled with food, culture, education, and economic opportunity. Attendees can expect:A Blackeye Pea Cook Off Competition featuring local home cooksFarmer showcases highlighting Black growers of the Central ValleyYouth agricultural activities and hands‑on learningCultural performancesCommunity vendors, artisans, and small businessesFood tastings celebrating Black foodwaysBlackeye peas have long symbolized prosperity and resilience in African American food traditions. They are also a nutritional powerhouse, making them a cornerstone of both cultural heritage and community wellness, - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fresno/central-valley-blackeye-pea-festival-and-cook-off-tickets/80001118005111 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks, health-wellness, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 0.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fresno - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Les Kimber Park - **lat**: 36.7114247 - **long**: -119.8030979 - **full address**: Les Kimber Park, 2520 SW Creek Village Way, Fresno, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/events/80001118005111/bb/44711867774184ba25f09f950a0cb6 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off being held? - **A:** Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Les Kimber Park, 2520 SW Creek Village Way, Fresno, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off? - **A:** Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off is organized by Farms to Grow, Inc. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Farms to Grow, Inc's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Farms to Grow, Inc a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Farms to Grow, Inc has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Where can I buy Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off tickets? - **A:** Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off, happening on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am in Fresno, is available on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event. After booking, you will receive instant QR E-tickets on your mobile via Email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Simply show your QR ticket at the venue gate for quick, contactless entry. - **Q**: What type of ticket is available for Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off? - **A:** There is one ticket option available for Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCV Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook OffFreeAvailablePrices shown are base prices; booking fees and taxes may apply. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival and Cook Off", "image": "https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95dfdbd109e.jpg", "startDate": "2026-10-03T09:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-10-03T15:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/fresno/central-valley-blackeye-pea-festival-and-cook-off-tickets/80001118005111", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Les Kimber Park", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2520 SW Creek Village Way", "addressLocality": "Fresno", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.7114247", "longitude": "-119.8030979" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join the African American Farmers of California and Farms to Grow, Inc.at the the 1st Annual Central Valley Blackeye Pea Festival & Cook Off, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 2520 SW Creek Village Way, Fresno, California. 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