What kinds of businesses do you feel Visalia is missing or could really use more of?

I noticed that a lot of people in Tulare county and Visalia area wear hoodies and jackets/long sleeve sweatshirts when it’s 80 degrees up to 90 and 100 degrees outside….I have never seen this many people doing that in other regions unless they were heroin addicts or tweakers…..Anybody else noticed this odd thing near the Visalia area?

Is this place any good? Is it more or less than component coffee lab? Are the vibes here cool?

I come to Visalia often from porterville, looking for a good spot not to expensive

I’m trying to meet more people and get out more, but I’m not super into the whole drinking scene. Feels like everything social is centered around bars lol. I’m open to anything lmk please

Did anyone else see the huge argument that took place during the 8U Championship game for Visalia Cal Ripken on Saturday? These coaches should be ashamed of themselves, one of them was a former Visalia Mayor and current city councilman...Someone has to have video of it?

- trying to avoid a crowd
- looking for free weights
- open late and early ???

Thoughts

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I have only ever eaten at the Gateway in Three Rivers. Are than any other restaurants in Three Rivers you recommend?

Visalia has a packed Mother’s Day weekend ahead with the Woodlake Lions Rodeo, Mariachi Divas at the Fox, Mother’s Day charcuterie classes, stargazing at Lake Kaweah, and blueberry picking in Woodlake. Here's what's happening:

Saturday, May 9

• Visalia Farmers Market (8AM–11AM) — 2231 W. Main Street, Visalia.
• Visalia Coin Show (9AM–5PM) — Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W Center Ave. Gold, silver, coins, and banknotes with free appraisals. (through May 10)
• [Pride 🌈] Trans Outdoor Luncheon (10AM–1PM) — The Source LGBT+ Center, 109 NW 2nd Ave.
• Big L Ranch Blue Berry Picking (U-Pick) — U-pick Blueberry Farm, 20899 Avenue 322, Woodlake.
• Woodlake Lions Rodeo (Gates: 11AM, Show: 1:30PM) — Woodlake Rodeo Grounds, 19400 Ave 398, Woodlake. (through May 11)
• CURTAIN CALL Spring Dance Concert (1PM & 7PM) — COS Theatre, 915 S Mooney Blvd.
• Bloom & Brie: A Mother's Day Charcuterie Class (6PM) — 3833 West Caldwell Avenue Suite F, Visalia.
• Stargazing at Lake Kaweah (7PM–8PM) — Kaweah Heritage Visitor Center, 35001-35211 Sierra Dr., Lemon Cove.
• Rumors (7:30PM) — Ice House Theater, 410 E. Race Ave.
• Good Medicine Presents: Los Hermanos Mendoza (7:30PM) — BarrelHouse Visalia, 521 E. Main Street.
• Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (8PM–10PM) — Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W Main St.

Sunday, May 10 — Mother’s Day

• Visalia Coin Show (9AM–4PM) — Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W Center Ave.
• Big L Ranch Blue Berry Picking (U-Pick) — U-pick Blueberry Farm, 20899 Avenue 322, Woodlake.
• Singer Songwriter Sundays – Weekly Music Open Mic (12:30PM) — Long Shot Brewery, Visalia.
• Woodlake Lions Rodeo — Woodlake Rodeo Grounds, 19400 Ave 398, Woodlake.

Monday, May 11

• Woodlake Lions Rodeo — Woodlake Rodeo Grounds, 19400 Ave 398, Woodlake.

Wednesday, May 13

• Big L Ranch Blue Berry Picking (U-Pick) — U-pick Blueberry Farm, 20899 Avenue 322, Woodlake.
• [Pride 🌈] Rainbow Mixer (6PM–8PM) — The Source LGBT+ Center, 109 NW 2nd Ave.
• Stargazing at Lake Kaweah (7PM–8PM) — Kaweah Heritage Visitor Center, 35001-35211 Sierra Dr., Lemon Cove.

Thursday, May 14

• Walk a Dog in the Park (10AM–10:45AM) — Stonebrook Park, Visalia.
• Downtown Visalia's Thursday Night Farmers Market (5PM–8PM) — Downtown Visalia, Church & Main, Visalia.
• The Woodlands Spring Food Fest (5PM–9PM) — 4211 W Goshen Ave, Visalia.
• Barrelhouse Visalia Bingo Night (6PM) — Barrelhouse Brewing Co, 521 E Main St.
• [Pride 🌈] Kings County Pop Up (6PM–7:30PM) — The Source LGBT+ Center, 109 NW 2nd Ave.
• [Pride 🌈] Queers & Peers (6PM–7:30PM) — The Source LGBT+ Center, 109 NW 2nd Ave.
• A Polio Awareness Event (6PM–8PM) — Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W Main St.
• Big L Ranch Blue Berry Picking (U-Pick) — U-pick Blueberry Farm, 20899 Avenue 322, Woodlake.
• Make A Joyful Noise – COS Instrumental Music Concert (7PM) — COS Theater, 915 S Mooney Blvd.

Know of something that's not on this list? Drop it in the comments or email events@visalia-voice.com! Full calendar at visalia-voice.com.

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I dont really like conchas tbh, I like pastries and bread that has filling in it more, what are ur favs in the visalia/woodlake/farmersville area. Pls mention what pan you get so I can try it out as well

Has anyone used Visalia Transit/Connect? Are they safe and reliable for daily college commute?

I am just curious if such exists.

New to Visalia! Any recommendations for a good date night spot? Restaurants or things to do?

Hello all. Going to be moving to the area by the end of this year. I’ve been spoiled by living near the coast most of my life with endless hiking, fishing, hunting, and similar opportunities. I’m completely unfamiliar with the San Joaquin Valley so figured I’d ask on here if there are any outdoorsmen that can let me know how the opportunities are here.

Not asking for honey holes or to burn your spot, just a general layout of what is available nearby is much appreciated