I've never even SEEN fresh figs or dates before, let alone eaten them. I doubt that I can find them in central Indiana, but will keep my eye out at a couple of stores that stocks a wider variety of fruit than the norm. I love the dried figs that are available, so fresh has got to be very good. I don't care for what dates I've tried before - but of course they weren't fresh but the usual kind you find in the store.