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Rooted in the Valley

November Edition · 2026

Hello, friend — the air has turned, the light’s gone gold and low in the afternoons, and there’s a lot to look forward to across the Valley and the Coast this month: farmers markets, parades, a wine walk, and the first lights of the holiday season going up downtown. I gathered a few of November’s happenings below, plus a green bean casserole recipe worth making room on the table for.

Wishing you a warm, well-fed November.

— Kristin

November events — Central Valley

Fresno · Visalia · Exeter · Hanford

  • Nov 3–4

    Water for Elephants — The Musical

    Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center

  • Nov 7

    Taco Truck Throwdown

    Chukchansi Park, Fresno

  • Nov 11

    107th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade

    Downtown Fresno

  • Saturdays

    Visalia Farmers Market

    8–11:30am · 2231 W. Main St, Visalia

  • Nov 30

    80th Annual Candy Cane Lane Parade

    Downtown Visalia, 6:30–8:30pm

  • Wednesdays

    Exeter Farmers Market

    5–8pm, downtown Exeter · Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25

  • Nov 14

    Exeter Eagles Fall Showdown

    Chili verde contest, salsa competition & car show

  • Nov 21

    Annual Turkey Shoot

    55th year, Exeter · 9am–4pm

  • Nov 10–Dec 8

    Christmas Tree Walk

    Participating businesses, downtown Hanford

  • Nov 21

    Winter Wonderland

    Civic Park, Hanford — ice skating, lights & Pictures with Santa

  • Nov 28

    Small Business Saturday

    Downtown Hanford, 10am–6pm

November events — Central Coast

Paso Robles · San Luis Obispo · Pismo Beach · Arroyo Grande

  • Nov 4

    Winemaker Wednesday: Turtle Rock

    Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery, Paso Robles · 5:30pm

  • Nov 7

    Local Honey Tasting & Hive Tour

    Cass Winery, Paso Robles · 10am

  • Nov 15

    Fall Wine Walk

    18 wineries through downtown Paso Robles · 12pm

  • Thursdays

    SLO Thursday Night Farmers Market

    Higuera St, Downtown San Luis Obispo

  • Nov 14

    5th Annual Autumn Soirée: The SLO Way

    Hotel San Luis Obispo · 6pm

  • Nov 27

    Light Up the Plaza

    Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo · 5pm, Holiday Plaza kickoff

  • Nov 7–9

    Pismo Beach Sand Art Festival

    Pismo Beach Pier

  • Nov 11

    Annual Veteran’s Day Tribute

    Pismo Beach Pier · 11am–12pm

  • Nov 28

    Christmas by the Sea

    Downtown Pismo Beach · 10am–4pm

  • Wednesdays

    Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

    8:30–11am · Smart & Final lot, 1464 E. Grand Ave

  • Nov 7

    Artisans’ Fair

    Woman’s Club of Arroyo Grande · 10am–4pm

Event dates are subject to change — please confirm details with the venue before you go.

From the kitchen

Rooted in the Valley Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1½ cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1⅓ cups crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blanch green beans in boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and onion until golden, 6–8 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
  3. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat, and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth and cream; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fold in the green beans and ⅔ cup fried onions. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake 20 minutes, top with remaining fried onions, and bake 5–10 minutes more until golden and bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.