Old Timers Day 2026
Legends of Our Heritage • Leyendas de Nuestra Herencia
Join Avenal for a three-day community celebration of history, music, family fun, and Lucha Libre. General admission is free for everyone, and VIP ringside seating is available for guests who want the best view in the park.
Acompáñenos en Avenal para tres días de celebración comunitaria con historia, música, tradiciones y Lucha Libre. La entrada general es gratis para todos, y también habrá asientos VIP junto al ring para quienes quieran una experiencia especial.
Free Community Entry
Everyone is welcome to attend Old Timers Day and enjoy the celebration, beer garden, vendors, entertainment, and Lucha Libre at no cost.
VIP Ringside Experience
Upgrade for just $20 and enjoy seating right next to the Lucha Libre ring with drink service included. Get 6 seats for $100!
3 Days of Celebration
Friday evening showcase, all-day Saturday festival with Lucha Libre and live music, plus Sunday Memory Lane Tours. RV friendly — stay the weekend!
Location / Ubicación
Floyd Rice Park, Avenal, CA
The celebration takes place at Floyd Rice Park in Avenal, California — a gathering place for family, music, cultural pride, and the excitement of live Lucha Libre.
La celebración se llevará a cabo en Floyd Rice Park en Avenal, California — un espacio para la familia, la música, el orgullo cultural y la emoción de la Lucha Libre en vivo.
🎟️ VIP Tickets Also Available At:
Chaguitos Taco • Gallery Pizza • City Hall • Reynosa Appliances
🚐 RV Friendly — Stay the Weekend!
Saturday Morning / Sábado por la Mañana
🥞 Pancake Breakfast — St. Joseph Catholic Church
Start your Saturday with a hearty pancake breakfast before the parade and festival. All proceeds support the construction of St. Joseph Catholic Church's new building.
Comience su sábado con un delicioso desayuno de panqueques antes del desfile y el festival. Todos los fondos apoyan la construcción de la nueva iglesia de San José.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Avenal Recreation Center
$15 per plate — Cash Only
2 fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, 3 bacon strips, and a drink (coffee or milk). Choose up to 3 toppings: blueberries, strawberries, banana, Nutella, whipped cream, dulce de leche, or syrup.
Pre-sale tickets available after Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Walk-ins welcome at the door.
Morning Event / Evento de la mañana
Old Timers Day 5K Fun Run
Kick off Old Timers Day with a community run for all ages. Choose between a 5K or 2-mile course and start the day before the parade and festival begin. All participants receive a medal!
Comience Old Timers Day con una carrera comunitaria para todas las edades. Elija entre 5K o 2 millas. ¡Todos los participantes reciben una medalla!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Rice Park, Avenal, CA
Avenal Run Club — Skyline Striders
All proceeds benefit 2 student athletes at Avenal High School.
Festival Lineup / Programa del Festival
Live Music & Entertainment
Music Schedule / Programa Musical
Weekend Entertainment Lineup
Enjoy three days of live music, local talent, and Lucha Libre festivities during Old Timers Day weekend.
Disfrute de tres días de música en vivo, talento local y Lucha Libre durante el fin de semana de Old Timers Day.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2026 — Local Showcase Night
🍽️ Rotary Fish Fry Fundraiser — $20
🎓 Avenal High School Band & Choir
🎤 Lanevapalooza — 1st Annual Local Band & Karaoke Showcase ↗
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🎺 Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026 — Lucha Libre Day
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🌟 Sunday, May 3, 2026
Domingo, 3 de mayo de 2026 — Memory Lane Tours
Pro Wrestling Revolution
Meet the Luchadores 🤼
Eight wrestlers will battle it out at Floyd Rice Park on Saturday, May 2nd from 2–6 PM. Who will you be cheering for?
Ocho luchadores se enfrentarán en Floyd Rice Park el sábado 2 de mayo de 2–6 PM. ¿A quién apoyarás?
VIP Seating / Asientos VIP
Upgrade your ringside experience – Featuring Pro Wrestling Revolution.
VIP seating places guests right next to the Lucha Libre ring with over 250 chairs for the best view of the action. Each VIP ticket is $20 and includes drink service — or grab 6 seats for $100!
Los asientos VIP colocan a los invitados junto al ring de Lucha Libre con más de 250 sillas para la mejor vista del espectáculo. Cada boleto VIP cuesta $20 e incluye servicio de bebidas — ¡o compre 6 asientos por $100!
- • Reserved ringside seating (over 250 chairs)
- • Asiento reservado junto al ring (más de 250 sillas)
- • Drink service included / Servicio de bebidas incluido
- • $20 each or 6 for $100 / $20 cada uno o 6 por $100
- • Limited availability / Cupo limitado
Chaguitos Taco • Gallery Pizza • City Hall • Reynosa Appliances
Purchase VIP / Comprar VIP
Reserve your seat / Reserve su asiento
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026 • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Floyd D Rice Park, Avenal, CA
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Event Flyers / Folletos del Evento
Old Timers Day 2026 Events
Everything happening during Old Timers Day weekend — tap any flyer to view full size.
Todo lo que sucederá durante el fin de semana — toque cualquier folleto para verlo completo.
Community Welcome / Bienvenidos
Everyone is invited.
General admission to Old Timers Day and the Lucha Libre event is free. VIP seating is an optional premium upgrade for guests who want a reserved seat and drink service.
La entrada general para Old Timers Day y el evento de Lucha Libre es gratis. Los asientos VIP son una mejora opcional para quienes desean asiento reservado y servicio de bebidas.
Presented By / Presentado por
A community effort
Old Timers Day 2026 is proudly brought to you by the City of Avenal, Avenal Rotary Club, and the Avenal Historical Society — working together to celebrate our shared history and community pride.
Old Timers Day 2026 es presentado con orgullo por la Ciudad de Avenal, el Club Rotario de Avenal y la Sociedad Histórica de Avenal — trabajando juntos para celebrar nuestra historia y comunidad.
A community celebration of our past, our present, and our future.
Sponsorships / Patrocinios
Support Old Timers Day
Local businesses and community partners play a key role in making this event possible. Sponsorship opportunities are available to highlight your business while supporting a beloved Avenal tradition.
Los negocios locales y socios comunitarios hacen posible este evento. Hay oportunidades de patrocinio disponibles para destacar su negocio mientras apoya esta tradición de Avenal.
Top visibility & recognition
Featured placement
Event recognition
Support local tradition
Sponsor logo strip
Drop sponsor logos into the theme folder and replace these placeholders.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact us to secure your spot and showcase your business.
Contáctenos para asegurar su espacio y promocionar su negocio.