Old Town Clovis

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Old Town Clovis is the historic heart of Clovis, centered on Pollasky Avenue. It’s a walkable downtown full of antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee spots, with Western small-town character. Locals come for the Saturday farmers market, seasonal festivals and holiday events.

A little history

  • Clovis is named after Clovis M. Cole, known as the “Wheat King of the United States” in the 1880s and 1890s.
  • Pollasky Avenue is named after Marcus Pollasky, the developer who brought the railroad to town.
  • The Clovis Museum tells these stories, including the famous 1924 bank robbery. The Historical Society reenacts it every year on the last Saturday of February.

What to do

  1. Browse the antique shops. Old Town is known for its antique and vintage stores.
  2. Visit the Clovis Museum at 401 Pollasky Ave. See local artifacts, photos, banking history and military items.
  3. Shop the farmers market:
    • Saturday mornings, year-round: 9:00–11:30 a.m.
    • Friday nights, May–September: 5:30–9:00 p.m.
    • Location: Pollasky Ave between Fifth and Bullard.
  4. Eat and drink. Choose from local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and dessert spots.
  5. Walk the streets. Take in the historic buildings and Western-style storefronts.
  6. Come for holiday events. Old Town hosts festive nights in November and December, like the Grinch Night held in December 2025.

Good to know

  • Free to visit: Shops and restaurants keep their own hours.
  • Parking: Use free street parking and public lots around Old Town.
  • Best times: Saturday mornings, for the market, and holiday evenings.
  • Pet friendly: Dogs on leash are welcome on the sidewalks.