Preparing for Baby? Everything You Need Is Here.

Meet trusted Central Valley professionals, discover local pregnancy and baby resources, shop family-focused businesses, and connect with other growing families, all in one inspiring day.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hanford Civic Auditorium
Get Your $5 Tickets
$5 Advance Admission • Kids ages 0–10 FREE

Everything You Need for Pregnancy, Birth & Baby, All in One Place

Instead of spending weeks searching online for trusted local resources, meet the people, businesses and organizations who support Central Valley families face-to-face.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or growing your family, discover new resources, ask questions, shop local businesses, and make connections that can support you long after the Expo ends.

Meet Local Experts


Connect with professionals who support pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early parenthood.

Discover Resources


Learn about services and support available right here in the Central Valley.

Shop Local


Explore local businesses, products and services created for growing families.

Learn Something New


Hear from knowledgeable speakers and discover options you may not have considered.

Build Your Village


Meet people who can become part of your support system before and after baby arrives.

Bring the Family

Bring your partner, children, grandparents or support person and experience it together.

Reserve Your $5 Tickets
$5 Advance Tickets • Kids ages 0–10 FREE

A Day Designed for Growing Families

Come explore, learn, shop, and connect at your own pace. Here is a glimpse of what your day at the Belly to Baby Expo can look like.

Arrive
Step inside, get settled, and start discovering the pregnancy, birth, baby, and parenting resources available to your family.
Explore
Browse local businesses, discover products and services, and meet professionals who support Central Valley families.
Learn
Hear from knowledgeable speakers, ask questions, and learn more about your options throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Connect
Meet people who can become part of your support system and leave with resources and connections you can turn to long after the Expo ends.
Arrive
Step inside, get settled, and discover pregnancy, birth, baby, and parenting resources for your family.
Explore
Browse local businesses, discover products and services, and meet professionals supporting Central Valley families.
Learn
Hear from local experts, ask questions, and learn about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Connect
Meet people and resources that can become part of your family's support system long after the Expo ends.
Make September 20 Part of Your Baby Prep
Spend the day discovering local support, trusted resources, and new connections for your growing family.
Plan Your Day at the Expo
Tickets starting at $5 • Kids ages 0–10 FREE

Upgrade Your Expo Day

Make It a VIP Experience

Spend the day exploring the Expo with a few extra comforts built in. VIP includes your full Expo admission plus a dedicated place to recharge, lunch and mocktails, a Welcome Bag, and extra VIP-only perks.

$25
Upgrade to VIP
Only $20 more than General Admission
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VIP Lounge Access
Step away from the Expo floor and relax in a dedicated VIP lounge throughout the day.
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Lunch + Mocktails
Enjoy lunch and refreshing mocktails without having to leave the Expo to find a meal.
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VIP Welcome Bag
Take home a curated Welcome Bag filled with items and offers contributed by participating businesses and sponsors.
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Full Expo Admission
Your VIP ticket includes full access to exhibitors, shopping, demonstrations, resources, and community connections.
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Speaker Sessions
Attend educational sessions throughout the day and learn directly from local professionals and educators.
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VIP-Only Extras
Enjoy dedicated VIP check-in and additional bonus giveaway opportunities available exclusively to VIP guests.

Planning to spend a few hours exploring the Expo? For just $20 more than General Admission, VIP makes it easy to stay, recharge, eat, learn, and enjoy more of the day.

Kids VIP is available for ages 5+ for $15 with an Adult VIP ticket. VIP Welcome Bags are reserved for Adult VIP guests.

Get Your Expo Tickets

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and reserve your spot at the Central Valley Belly to Baby Expo.

$5 Advance General Admission · Kids 0–10 FREE · VIP $25

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Who You’ll Meet

Connect with professionals, businesses, and organizations serving families throughout the Central Valley, all in one place.

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Pregnancy & Birth Professionals
Meet doulas, educators, and professionals who support families through pregnancy, birth preparation, labor, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.
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Lactation & Feeding Support
Discover local resources for breastfeeding, pumping, infant feeding, oral development, baby-led weaning, and feeding support.
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Baby & Family Wellness
Explore pediatric, pelvic floor, chiropractic, sleep, bodywork, and wellness services designed for babies, parents, and growing families.
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Baby Products & Local Makers
Shop baby essentials, maternity clothing, handmade blankets, keepsakes, accessories, gifts, and unique products from local businesses.
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Parenting & Family Services
Connect with professionals offering newborn support, photography, family planning resources, education, developmental services, and practical support.
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Community Resources
Learn about local programs, nonprofits, military family services, parenting resources, and organizations supporting families throughout the Central Valley.

Coming to the Expo

Meet Some of This Year’s Exhibitors

From pregnancy and postpartum support to baby products, wellness, local makers, family services, and community resources, you’ll find an incredible variety of professionals and businesses all under one roof.

Growing Families Consulting Lactation, infant feeding & doula support
More About You PT & Wellness Pediatric physical therapy
Solareom Chiropractic & women’s wellness
Born Resilient Birth & postpartum doula support
HerPath Occupational Therapy & Wellness Pelvic floor & perinatal wellness
Saved By Grace Sleep Infant & toddler sleep support
Luna and Leche Maternity Maternity & nursing-friendly clothing
Baby Yoyito Baby travel products & essentials
Cozy Crafts by Mariaa Handmade baby blankets & keepsakes
Dirty Fizz Co. Specialty sodas & drinks
NAS Lemoore New Parent Support Family & new parent resources
Hanford Family Connection Free family resources for ages 0–5

Plus even more local businesses, organizations, professionals, and family resources to discover throughout the Expo.

Come Meet Your Local Village
Tickets starting at $5 • Kids ages 0–10 FREE
Learn From Local Experts

Real Conversations for Pregnancy, Baby & Parenthood

Take a break from scrolling and hear directly from professionals and educators who work with families every day. Our speaker sessions are designed to give you practical information, answer questions and introduce you to resources you may not have known were available.

Kristi Wilder
Early Literacy

Why Reading to Your Child Matters From the Very Beginning

Kristi Wilder
Educational Services Representative with PaperPie
Dr. Deric Ikuta
Infant & Child Health

Lip & Tongue Ties and Healthy Airways in Infants & Children

Dr. Deric Ikuta
Family Dentist specializing in lip and tongue ties and airway-focused dentistry
Joey Valero
Fatherhood

Dad Matters Too: The Role of Fathers in the Early Years

Joey Valero
Founder of Baby Yoyito
Alicia Zayas
Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health, Postpartum Depression & Finding Support

Alicia Zayas, LCSW, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Nicole Parrish
Babywearing

Babywearing 101: Tips, Safety & Hands-On Demonstration

Nicole Parrish
Certified Babywearing Educator
Marlene Solorio
Birth Support

What Is a Doula, and Is Having One Right for You?

Marlene Solorio
Doula discussing support, insurance coverage and what families should know when considering a doula
Come With Questions. Leave With Resources.

Your Expo ticket includes access to educational speaker sessions throughout the day.

Get Tickets + Join the Sessions
$5 in advance • $10 at the door

Last Year's Expo

A Growing Central Valley Community

Our last Belly to Baby Expo brought families, local businesses, and professionals together for a day centered around education, connection, resources, and support.

200+
Attendees
Parents, families, and community members joined us for the day.
22
Local Vendors
Businesses and organizations serving Central Valley families.
4
Educational Speakers
Local professionals shared education and practical resources.
$2K+
In Prizes
Generously contributed by participating businesses and community partners.
And we're growing. This year's Belly to Baby Expo is bringing even more businesses, resources, education, and opportunities for Central Valley families to connect.
Founder of The Central Valley Belly to baby Expo and The Birth & Art Collecive posing in front of the ABC 30 Action News Screen after an in-studio interiew

Bringing Central Valley Families Together

The Belly to Baby Expo was created to make it easier for families to find local resources, support, education, and community, all under one roof.

Local Professionals • Family-Focused Businesses

• Educational Resources • Community Connections

Proudly Sponsored by:

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VIP Room Sponsor

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More Than an Expo

The Central Valley Belly to Baby Expo is proudly hosted by The Birth & Art Collective, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting families with trusted resources, education, and community throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood.

We believe every family deserves access to local support, compassionate professionals, and the information they need to make confident decisions.

The Expo is one way we bring that mission to life.

Plan Your Visit

A Few Things to Know Before You Come

A few quick answers to help you feel ready for Expo day.

Absolutely. The Expo is designed for families, and children and strollers are welcome.

Kids ages 0–10 receive FREE General Admission. Please reserve a complimentary Kids General Admission ticket for each child attending.
Yes! Partners, grandparents, family members, and support people are encouraged to come. The Expo is for everyone who supports growing families.
Yes. Your admission includes in-and-out privileges throughout the day. The Expo runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so you're welcome to step out and return.
Lunch and mocktails are included for VIP guests in the VIP Lounge.

Food is not provided with General Admission, but Downtown Hanford has several restaurants nearby and you are welcome to leave and return.
Prizes donated by Expo vendors and sponsors will be given away throughout the day, and winners must be present when their name is called.

Our Grand Prize Giveaway, valued at approximately $1,000 and donated by Christina Baltazar Photography, will be drawn at approximately 4:00 PM.

Stop by the Christina Baltazar Photography booth during the Expo to enter.
Ready to spend the day with us?
Get My Expo Tickets
$5 advance admission • Kids ages 0–10 FREE

September 20, 2026

Your Village Starts Here

Spend the day discovering trusted local resources, meeting professionals who support growing families, shopping local businesses, learning from experts, and making connections you can turn to long after the Expo ends.

We can't wait to welcome you.

Sunday, September 20 11 AM–5 PM Hanford Civic Auditorium
Get My Expo Tickets

$5 advance admission • Kids ages 0–10 FREE • VIP $25

Celebrating Life, Family, and Community

The journey into parenthood should never feel lonely.

The Central Valley Belly to Baby Expo exists to bring families together, strengthen community connections,

and celebrate the incredible gift of new life.

We hope to see you there.

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