From food and drink festivals to fall colors and community celebrations, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “California Sequoia Country” podcast highlights the best of the season in Tulare County, California—home to charming towns, local traditions, and beautiful natural settings.

Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include:

- Holly Streit – Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: https://nps.gov/seki/index.htm

- Suzanne Bianco – Visit Visalia: https://www.visitvisalia.com/

- Julia Dix – Tulare Chamber of Commerce: https://www.tularechamber.org/ 

This conversation explores Tulare County’s fall festivities, seasonal food, and cultural heritage, along with outdoor activities like picnicking and enjoying fall colors. From persimmons and pumpkin dishes to honoring veterans and new events like the Holiday Market at Cahuilla Oaks Preserve, this episode celebrates how fall brings together food, nature, and community spirit.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: This episode was pre-recorded before the Oct. 1, 2025 Government Shutdown. Please learn more about visiting the parks during this time, here: https://www.visitvisalia.com/articles/visiting-sequoia-and-kings-canyon-during-the-government-shutdown 

📍 Download the free Tulare County Visitor Guide: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Podcast: https://discover-the-sequoias.podbean.com/ 

📡 This episode also streams on Big Blend Radio’s Parks & Travel, Vacation Station, and Big Daily Blend podcast channels. Subscribe to the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork