California State University, Fresno’s 34th annual Vintage Days will be held on April 17-20 with the theme “Bringing Vintage Back” will feature new activities including a parade on campus and the Vintage Auto Show.
The student-led event is coordinated by a committee of the Student
Activities and Leadership Development Office in the Division of Student Affairs. It attracts more than 75,000 people from the community each year. The celebration combines social, cultural and recreational activities into a series of coordinated programs that take place on the Fresno State campus.
The first event of the four-day celebration is the Pancake Kickoff Breakfast from 7-10 a.m., sponsored by the Fresno State Staff Assembly, on Thursday, April 17. Campus administrators and athletic coaches will serve as pancake chefs.
The official opening ceremonies begin later that morning with a parade through campus at 11 a.m., followed by a welcome message by Dr. Paul Oliaro, vice president for Student Affairs.
Some of the popular attractions at this year’s Vintage Days include the Crafts Faire, featuring 119 vendors selling handcrafted items; the Boomtown Carnival with food and game booths hosted by student organizations; and the Kid’s Zone area which features arts and crafts, pony rides, a petting zoo and inflatable attractions.
The Golden State Strongman Challenge is also a popular attraction with 40 of North America’s strongest men competing Saturday for a chance to qualify for the national championship later this year. Student demonstrations will be on Friday as well as a Fireman Challenge on Sunday.
The Fresno State’s Wine Garden, where individuals over 21 can sample the Viticulture and Enology Department’s award-winning wines, returns for the second year.
The new Vintage Auto Show on campus will feature vintage cars of community members in Parking Lot C on Matoian Avenue (across from the Smittcamp Alumni House).
A blood drive sponsored by Fresno State nursing students will be held Friday through Sunday, April 18-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For a schedule of events or more information, call 559.278.2741 or visitwww.csufresno.edu/vintagedays
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