Choose Porterville

Choose Porterville Community Development Department and Economic Development Division for the City of Porterville.
(3)

Nestled against the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Porterville is a bustling city of over 55,000 and serves as a trade center to over 100,000 people. The economy is a thriving mixture of agri-business, light industry, and commercial enterprise. Local businesses produce a number of products such as electronic medical instruments, printed forms and specialty documents, and food p

roducts. Central Location Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Porterville is situated on the eastern edge of California’s San Joaquin Valley. Just 17 miles off Highway 99, a primary north-south route, the city is approximately an hour from Fresno and Bakersfield. Lifestyle Enjoy the slower pace, casual lifestyle, and friendliness of a small town without sacrificing quality. Porterville has several parks in the community, each with its own unique setting. The Zalud House and Porterville Museum provide a nostalgic glimpse into the past. Porterville schools are noted for their participation in “Odyssey of the Mind” competitions and award-winning high school music programs. Harmony Magnet School is launching their new Engineering Academy. Porterville College serves as a true community partner offering a broad spectrum of career opportunities for local residents. The community hosts a variety of special events, such as the popular Iris Festival, Downtown Car Show, Hot August Bikes, Veteran’s Day Parade—Celebration, and much more. Just a quick look at the community calendar provides locals and visitors with information about events in the community.

04/21/2026
Last call for the City of Porterville's 2026/27 Annual Action Plan survey that helps to provide community input on where...
04/06/2026

Last call for the City of Porterville's 2026/27 Annual Action Plan survey that helps to provide community input on where the federal funds received should go towards. Survey will close on Wednesday, April 8th. Please scan the QR code or utilize the link:

English: https://forms.gle/eRe9PUmNrgMJfo2i6
Spanish: https://forms.gle/JFHotpAPnA2yKyv7A

Need something fun to do this Saturday? Here it is!
04/01/2026

Need something fun to do this Saturday? Here it is!

Saturday April 4 Flower Treasure Hunt in Porterville. Come to the Jaye Street Parking Lot entrance to the Tule River Parkway California Native Plant Gardens and welcome spring by finding native plant flowers and enjoying family friendly activities. Contact Cathy at [email protected] for more information.
@topfansPortervilleNowPorterville ChamberCalifornia Native Plant Society - Alta Peak ChapterChoose PortervilleTulare County TreasuresPorterville FYINative STAR FoundationTule River Parkway AssociationTule River Parkway Association

03/30/2026

Address

291 N. Main Street
Porterville, CA
93257

Telephone

+15597827460

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Choose Porterville posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category