Happy “Beautiful Day” everyone! These photos from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair really highlight the beauty of our community and our Fair.
What was your favorite beautiful moment from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair?
Happy “Beautiful Day” everyone! These photos from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair really highlight the beauty of our community and our Fair.
What was your favorite beautiful moment from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair?
Cold day? This Jalapeno Cornbread recipe from loveandlemons.com is the perfect side dish for soup or chili! Check out the graphics to try this recipe for your next gathering!
Do you think you have the best bread baking skills in town? Create and submit into our 2025 Home Arts exhibits. More details to be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned for more holiday recipes throughout the month!
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industrial Education building for the Trail Blazer Expo on November 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! The special 2-day event will feature special voice actors, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, vendors, artists and more! Tickets range from $12 – $40. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult admission. Parking is free in the Chance Lot only.
For more details, visit their website here.
Getting engaged and planning your wedding? Join us at the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet a diverse group of wedding professionals ready to assist you in finding your dream gown, reception venue, photographer, music, menu, and honeymoon options. Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows, live DJ demonstrations, and a chance to win exciting prizes! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
To register, click here.
Another big weekend of stakes races happens November 15-17 and we have a spot where you can catch all the action! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:
The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday 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.
We want to hear from you! Please take our survey and as a “Thank You,” you will automatically be entered-to-win an “Ultimate Fair Pack” or one of four Season Passes good for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12! The “Ultimate Fair Pack” includes:
✔ 4 Adult Admission tickets
✔ 4 Horse Racing Reserved Seats
✔ 4 tickets to the concert of your choice
✔ 1 parking pass
Deadline to complete survey is Monday, December 16. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Did you know that you can visit both the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of the month? Join us on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission and parking are free, with parking available in the Chance Ave. lot. Enjoy audio tours and knowledgeable Museum docents to guide you through your visit.
For more details on both museums, click here.
Don’t miss the 33rd Annual Valley Deaf Festival on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jr. Exhibits Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This year’s theme is “Center of Deaf Wizardry: Chambers of Quadwizards” with featured entertainment, food, vendors, games, activities for kids and much more! Ticket prices range from $5 – $10; children 3 and under are free! This event is brought to you by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Parking is free.
For more information, click here.
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G.K. Chesterton, Author
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12.
The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, November 16! 🎉 Get ready to witness the power and thrill of 10,000-pound monster trucks as they battle it out in exhilarating races, show off their wheelies, and take the stage with jaw-dropping freestyle performances. Here’s a few things to know:
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!