Loved Lotus Pond! I was visiting family in Fresno with my husband who is SEA. After several incidents of racism directed at him, we were feeling disgusted and unwelcome by the people of Fresno. We saw Lotus Pond online and it's been on our list for a while. We almost didn't go because of our recent experiences but knew we would regret not going if we didn't. I'm so glad that we went! Unlike the racists of Fresno, everyone working at Lotus Pond were so welcoming to ALL people, it didn't matter if you weren't SEA, they made everyone feel like they belonged. It was a vibrant family-friendly atmosphere with tons of good authentic food (larb, Lao sausage, papaya salad, pho) and drink (boba, sugar cane juice, snow cones!). There were was a live Thai performer that night and people were dancing. All of the vendors were kind and the food was fire. And of course the Lotus Pond itself was beautiful. They have staff at the entrance of the bridge regulating people going in so that everyone has enough time and space to take photos, I really appreciated that. Keep in mind that since it's a pond the mosquitos and bugs are out in full force, so be sure to bring bug spray! It's also a bit dusty so even though it's hot, I'd wear closed toe shoes. Going to Lotus Pond after having such a horrible experience with racists in Fresno felt like an oasis in the desert. Thank you to the family and community who maintain this project. Community is SO important and as any Asian living in the Central Valley, it truly is a diamond in the rough. There is no cost to entry but they do ask for donations, so please donate! These people deserve it. read more

Lotus Pond - Public Markets Near Me - Sanger, California

I've never seen a lotus flower in person so when I saw this place on ig I knew I needed to visit. It's in Sanger about 15 minutes away from Fresno just depending on where you are at. Keep in mind it's like a big ranch so a lot of uneven ground. You do have to pay for parking too. It's 5 dollars and the place fills up fast. Upon walking up I noticed the horses. They had 3 beautiful horses off to the side enjoying their natural habitat. As you walk closer to the pond there are food vendors all lined up. They had a lot of drink vendors, Thai food and a taco vendor too. They had limited seating all around. There was a main stage too where they were having a band at night. As we walked to the entrance of the lotus pond there is a bridge right in the middle. On both side are beautiful lotus flowers. They're something so magical about seeing these beautiful flowers. If you like nature and food lotus pond is a must. read more

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Honestly such a great place to visit and eat great local Southeast Asian food. You do not have to pay for parking, but the pond does accept donations:) Parking is a bit spares, my partner and I went during mid-afternoon to beat the evening rush. Though we went when the market was not at its busiest, the parking was still slightly available but pretty full, so I can only imagine how it gets when evening falls. Though the title includes the word 'market' this event is more of a place where you enjoy food ready-to-eat. The seating is also very minimal when walking in. The pond was very beautiful though, there is a bridge that crosses right through it with two small benches in the middle for photo ops or just enjoying the food while looking at the greenery, the lotus were in full bloom. So. Many. Dragonflies! The live music was great, and the food was incredible. I went to try a stand near the entrance after walking throughout the pond that served egg rolls, meat skewers, rice, and papaya salad. I ordered a chicken skewer, rice, and two egg rolls. Everything was amazing! Some of the best sticky rice I had, the chicken was okay and the egg rolls tasted good but could have been way better if the food was warm. For all four items it totaled to $12 which is understandable considering the market is a distance from the city. At another stand I purchased sugarcane juice for $10 and it was amazing, I have always loved eating sugarcane as a kid so it definitely hit close to home. The prices are a bit higher than what you would expect at a non-festival event. There are also a lot of other options like boba from Bobaology, other amazing SEA dishes, ice cream, lemonade, pastries, etc. The vendors there were very kind and their service was quick. All vendors do accept cash and card (Venmo and Zelle are the common ones) All in all this is a great experience, keep in mind, it is in the middle of nowhere so the distance will be about half an hour by car if you're in the mid-Fresno area. I believe that this place can grow and have even greater events and activities the more people know about it! read more

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20 min drive from our location in Fresno! Bring mosquito repellent. Was not too bad weather and bug wise! The pond is beautiful. We were also greeted by I believe the owner. She was very welcoming and said we can sit anywhere. She let us know about other upcoming events ! There was many vendors but I do hope they change them up a bit. Prices were good read more

I attended their first event of the season for 2026. I was very impressed by the amount of food, vendors, entertainment, and how welcomed I felt attending. Their slogan says it all, "come for the culture, stay for the food" The food was delicious!! They had so many different options! Two attendees sitting across from us started sharing their food with us and expressed how grateful they were to have us join in their celebration. This night market is family friendly. read more

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Very chill place just 7 minutes from Loma Vista. Easy to park, donations welcome for parking in their lot (tons of street parking). Beautiful lotus pond (did you know you can eat the seeds?!) with ample photo opportunities. About 10-12 stands set up around the area with various Laos foods, drinks, and desserts. There was a DJ playing last night when we went which was a cool vibe. There are places to sit and eat, too. My only downer is I wish there was a breeze! Lol. Everyone there was super nice and prices were decent. read more

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It's my first time here at lotus pond. I came down from Sacramento because I saw Gai Tod box video on TikTok a few times. The place is beautiful and it's pretty packed and busy, I was more excited about the Gai Tod box drinks ! It was so good and look exactly like the picture! I did try out some food from other vendors but I wish they look more clean. Overall I love the place and the drink ! read more

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We loved the lotus pond. It was very beautiful however, food was being served in extremely unsanitary conditions with flies everywhere and people handling money and food with no way to wash their hands. we won't go back again. read more