The Mujeres Markets makes its way to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 18 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Industrial Education building! This all-women’s market features various clothing, jewelry and food vendors, raffle prizes, music plus so much more! Stop by to support local women owned businesses. 💗 Admission and parking are free! Just enter through the Chance entrance gate.
For more details, visit their Instagram page here.
The Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum are open to the public on the third Saturday of every month! Join us for the first tour of the year on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are FREE! Park in the Chance Ave. lot, and enjoy a self-guided tour with audio or get insights from our friendly docents.
For more details on both museums, click here.
In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Fresno Police Department for their ongoing dedication in making The Big Fresno Fair one of the safest events in the Central Valley! A special thank you is also extended to all the law enforcement entities throughout Fresno County who work relentlessly to protect and serve our community. Thank you and thank you to your families and friends who support you all.
We can’t wait to work alongside you again at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair!
It’s Faces at the Fair Friday! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the smiles that make The Big Fresno Fair so special. Whether it’s family or friends, every moment is filled with happiness! We can’t wait to create more memories with you at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1-12!
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein
It’s the start of a new year and we want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year!
With a new year means new Fair dates! Mark your calendars for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12!
Today is the final day to attend the Fresno Hmong New Year at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Hours today are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dances to follow! Head down to the Fairgrounds one last time to celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Butler Lot and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.
Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!
For more details, visit their Facebook here.
The largest Hmong cultural celebration is happening NOW at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year, NOW through Tuesday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Butler Lot and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.
Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!
For more details, visit their Facebook: www.facebook.com/FresnoNewYear.
“Strolling the grounds of the Fresno District Fair often proved to be the most popular pastime of all” – Claude C. “Pop” Laval, October 4, 1941
Happy Flashback Friday! From 1941 to now—decades may separate these moments, but the memories are timeless.
Photo Credits: The Fresno Fair: As seen through the lens of Claude C. “Pop” Laval by Elizabeth M. Laval.
Today’s Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight goes to American Rock Legends, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and their 2019 performance at The Big Fresno Fair! CCR is best known for their songs “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising” and so much more!
Let us know your favorite Creedence Clearwater Revisited songs in the comments below!
Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our satellite wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, December 26 – 29! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:
The Starting Gate is located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sundays from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.