About this Event
🎉 Central Valley Belly to Baby Expo 2026
Pregnant, preparing for a baby, or raising little ones in the Central Valley?
Spend the day connecting with trusted local professionals, discovering family-focused businesses, learning from expert speakers, shopping unique products, and finding support for every stage of growing your family.
The Central Valley Belly to Baby Expo brings pregnancy, birth, postpartum, baby, and early-parenthood resources together under one roof.
Event Details
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Hanford Civic Auditorium
400 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230
What You’ll Experience
✨ Meet trusted local birth, baby, wellness, and parenting professionals
🛍️ Shop products and services created for moms, babies, and families
🎤 Attend educational presentations from experienced local professionals
🤱 Explore resources for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, feeding, babywearing, early literacy, and more
📸 Connect with photographers, doulas, wellness providers, pediatric resources, and family-focused businesses
🤝 Meet other Central Valley parents and growing families
Expert Presentations
Hear from local professionals throughout the day:
• Dr. Deric Ikuta, lip ties, tongue ties, and airway health
• Alicia Zayas, LCSW, PMH-C, maternal mental health
• Joey Valero, fatherhood and supporting growing families
• Kristi Wilder, early literacy and helping children develop a love of reading
• Nicole Parrish, babywearing education
• Marlene Solorio, doula support and preparing for birth
Presentation times and additional details will be announced as the expo approaches.
Upgrade to the VIP Experience
Make your day even more special with a limited VIP ticket.
VIP admission includes:
✨ Access to the private VIP lounge
🥐 Lunch provided by The Brunch Mama Boards & More
🥂 Refreshing mocktails
🎁 A VIP welcome bag filled with special items and offers
❤️ Dedicated VIP check-in
Only 50 VIP tickets are available.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This community event is made possible through the generous support of our 2026 sponsors and community partners.
Platinum Sponsor
Christina Baltazar Photography
Gold Sponsor
Dr. Deric Ikuta, Ikuta Dental Health
Silver Sponsor
Tulare Kings Resources for Life
Central California Parenting Magazine
Bronze Sponsor
Serenity Bodywork X Yazmin
VIP Room Food Sponsor
The Brunch Mama Boards & More
Event Decor Sponsor
A. L Creations
We are grateful for their commitment to supporting Central Valley parents, babies, and growing families.
Ticket Options
General Admission: $5 online
General admission increases to $10 at the door.
VIP Admission: $25
Includes admission plus the complete VIP experience.
Children’s General Admission, ages 0–10: Free
Children’s VIP Admission, ages 5+: $15
Reserve your tickets online before the event to save and secure your preferred ticket type.
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for:
• Expecting parents
• New and experienced parents
• Families with babies and young children
• Grandparents and support persons
• Anyone preparing for pregnancy or growing their family
• Anyone looking for trusted local resources and a supportive community
Whether you are preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, caring for a newborn, or chasing a busy toddler, you will find education, encouragement, helpful resources, and people who understand this season of life.
Because pregnancy and parenting were never meant to be navigated alone.
Come spend the day learning, shopping, connecting, and celebrating your growing family with us.
Pregnancy. Birth. Baby. You’ve Got This. ❤️
🎟️ Reserve your tickets now.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 North Douty Street, Hanford, United States
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