Name: Valdez Hall
Address: 702 M Street, Fresno, CA, 93721

Valdez Hall is a grand venue offering groups maximum flexibility and the freedom to create the perfect setting for special events. This multi-purpose, 32,000 square-foot hall is column free, has an attached full service kitchen, a 20′ x 30′ built-in performance stage, two green rooms and is great value for a venue of its size. From weddings to banquets to staged events and expositions, the Valdez Hall is well suited for large celebrations, both public and private.

Valdez Hall

Fresno and Clovis are the epicenter for sporting excellence at all levels (from youth to adult) in California. With 6,500+ hotel rooms, premier facilities, a central location, and great weather, sporting events can be held here without dealing with parking headaches and traffic issues. Don’t let the rural appearance fool you, this is the 5th largest city in California and our grit is greater.&#x20;

Visit Fresno County

Be sure to visit https://www.ca-usaw.org/ to find the next youth wrestling event to attend! Here are the upcoming 2021 dates at the Selland Arena: https://www.ca-usaw.org/

California USA Youth Wrestling

Fresno Monsters Hockey

One of the region's premier event venues, Selland Arena is energy! Widely known for having the best sight lines in the Valley – where every seat is close to the action— the arena also boasts the largest general admission floor in the region. More than 10 million visitors have enjoyed a variety of concerts, family shows, and sporting events during Selland Arena's colorful history.

Selland Arena

The Fresno Downtown District is so full of life, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center is right at the heart of it. Great rooms, refreshing outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and superb buffet dining.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center

The complex now spans over five city blocks and boasts five separate facilities. The expansion of Selland Arena in 1981 brought a seating capacity of 11,300. The exhibit hall was renamed Exhibit Hall South in December 1999 upon the completion of the new 77,000 square foot exhibit hall which encompasses 25 meeting rooms in addition to housing the Center's administration and operation divisions.

Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center

With three exhibit halls that can be used separately or combined into one large hall, the venue offers more than 66,000 square feet of ﬂexible space and a full-service kitchen, perfect for exhibits, conventions and trade shows, as well as social functions such as weddings, banquets and community events. The second ﬂoor offers 20 meeting rooms, including an elegant exhibitor lounge with skylight that can be easily conﬁgured with a variety of options for meetings and breakout sessions. An additional 16,000 square feet of space is also available in the ﬁrst and second ﬂoor lobbies, perfect for pre-function receptions, registrations and displays.

The Saroyan Theatre is Fresno’s premier cultural arts destination and home to the area’s leading performing arts groups, including the Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Fresno Grand Opera, Broadway in Fresno, Valley Performing Arts Council and Lively Arts Foundation. The theatre also hosts a variety of comedy shows, concerts, family entertainment and community events. This historic 2,351-seat performing arts theatre recently underwent an extensive renovation, including beautiful front-of-house enhancements to the main lobby and VIP Lounge, as well as back-of-house upgrades with eight state-of-the-art dressing rooms and star rooms, two chorus rooms, two production offices and a green room with built-in bar and leather furniture – all while retaining the old-world charm of this iconic and elegant theatre named after Fresno’s own acclaimed Oscar and Pulitzer Prize winning author. The theatre features a VIP lounge off the main lobby and offers an enormous selection of superb snacks, cocktails, and desserts catered by Pardini’s Catering & Banquets – all of which can be pre-ordered prior to the show and ready at intermission. The Saroyan Theatre welcomes every performer and invites patrons to experience live entertainment in a grand style.

William Saroyan Theatre

The Downtown Artist Gallery is an art gallery located in Downtown Fresno that displays a collection of the work of local artists around Fresno County.

Downtown Artist Gallery

In 1997, visual artists Robert Katsusuke Ogata helped establish the Downtown Artists Group in Fresno where he maintains a studio and paints full time. The group began ArtHop by opening their studios to the public once a month. This has grown into a city-wide event. He has also collaborated with Piet Ogata and Tim Padilla on the Downtown Artists Gallery to provide exhibition space to local artists. The studio and gallery are open for ArtHop on the first Thursday of each month and by appointment.

Robert Ogata Studio

This Downtown Fresno art gallery displays a range of the work of local artists in and around the Central Valley during the First Thursdays for Art Hop and by appointment.

Studio A

Welcome! Downtown Fresno's Original Italian American Tavern and Grill Since 1904 is located On the Corner of Ventura and O Street. Our Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Bar Open Monday-Saturday 11:00am - 9:30pm

Cosmopolitan Tavern and Italian Grill

Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational is taking place Nov 7, 2026 at Fresno City College.&#x20;

**Please be sure to reach out to the hotel directly for assistance with booking your room blocks.  Please mention the 2026 Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational when calling.**

2026 Bill Musick Wrestling Invitational

3C2A State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA.&#x20;

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2026 3C2A State Cross Country Championships

The 24th Annual Zinkin Classic returns on December 18–19, 2026, at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California. Hosted by Buchanan Wrestling, this premier two-day wrestling tournament draws top athletes from across the state and Central Valley for elite competition. Named in honor of the Zinkin family—pioneers in wrestling and fitness—the event celebrates a legacy of athletic excellence and community spirit. Watch live on Buchanan’s Rokfin Channel and witness high-level matches that set the tone for the season ahead.

**Please be sure to reach out to the hotel directly for assistance with booking your room blocks.  Please mention the 2026 Zinkin Classic Wrestling Tournament when calling. Hotels will have limited availability of rooms at this rate.**

 2026 Zinkin Classic Wrestling Tournament

The 12th Annual Lady Apache Invitational is a premier girls wrestling tournament hosted by Sanger Wrestling at Sanger High School. Taking place January 16–17, 2027, this two-day event brings together top junior varsity and varsity wrestlers from across the region for a competitive showcase of skill and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sanger Wrestling, the tournament features multiple weight classes, elite coaching, and a supportive environment designed to highlight rising talent and foster growth in the sport.



**Please be sure to reach out to the hotel directly for assistance with booking your room blocks.  Please mention the 2027 Lady Apache Invitational when calling.**

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