Clovis calls itself the Gateway to the Sierras, sitting at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley near Fresno. Old Town Clovis, a historic district on Pollasky Avenue, has antique shops, restaurants, and weekend events in older buildings. The Clovis Rodeo, held each spring, is one of the best known rodeos in California and draws crowds for rodeo competition and parades. The Clovis Botanical Garden showcases water wise plants for the Central Valley climate, and trails lead east toward the Sierra foothills. Agriculture still shapes the area, with orchards and farms surrounding the city.