In honor of National Poultry Day, we’re celebrating all the dedicated exhibitors who bring their top-quality poultry to The Big Fresno Fair each year!
Livestock entries will be opening soon, so stay tuned for details. Get ready to showcase your hard work at the 2026 Big Fresno Fair, October 7 – 18! More details on our website here.
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Big Fresno Card Show Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Commerce Building! Buy, sell and trade sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, collectibles, Funko Pop toys plus so much more! Admission is $5 (online fees apply) and kids 12 and under are free! Parking is also free – just park in the Chance Ave. Parking Lot.
For more details, visit their website here!
Place your bets and win some BIG money, grab a drink and feel the thrill of the track right here at The Starting Gate! 🍻🐎 Check out which races you can watch and wager on:
The Starting Gate is located on the 2nd floor of the Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free on Thursdays and $10 from Friday to Sunday. Parking is also free—just park in front of the Grandstand. For more information, contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.
For the first time in Big Fresno Fair history, EDM takes center stage at the Paul Paul Theater as Grammy-winning DJ and global hitmaker Diplo performs on Saturday, October 17 – during the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Known for headlining major festivals such as Electric Daisy Carnival, Coachella, Stagecoach, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland and more, Diplo is bringing the heat to FRESNO and you won’t want to miss this! Show starts at 7 p.m. tickets start at $45.
Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale ONLINE ONLY starting TODAY and goes until Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public (online-only) beginning Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
NOTE: Fair admission not included and must be purchased to attend concerts / shows in the Paul Paul Theater.
For more details on Diplo’s show, plus to sign up for the pre-sale, visit the webpage here.
Your midweek plans just got a whole lot better on your trip to the 2026 Big Fresno Fair! Alt-reggae group, Iration will perform on Wednesday, October 14 during the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $30.
Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale ONLINE-ONLY on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. and goes until Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public (online-only) beginning Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
NOTE: Fair admission not included and must be purchased to attend concerts / shows in the Paul Paul Theater.
For more details on Iration’s show, plus to sign up for the pre-sale, visit the webpage here.
Don’t be unlucky and miss out on savings! Today is the final day to grab your exclusive Lucky Duo Package, available online only for Big Fair Fan Club members! The sale goes until 11:59 p.m. tonight. It’s your last chance to grab the:
Your Lucky Duo tickets are valid any day or night of the 2026 Big Fresno Fair, happening October 7–18!
A special password was sent to Big Fair Fan Club Members on March 10. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.
Something spooky is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds…
The Paranormal Cirque: The Voodoo Ritual is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds, Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23! Just look for the stunning black and white big top tent off Butler Ave. Get ready for a night filled with jaw dropping acrobatics, dark illusions, twisted comedy and unforgettable thrills. Tickets range from $20 – $60. Parking is FREE in the Maple/Butler lot.
Times are:
MATURE CONTENT
No-one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
To purchase tickets, click here.
On Monday, October 12, get ready for a powerhouse night with R&B and soul legends Tower of Power and WAR during the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! With decades of iconic hits, signature horn sections and grooves that never go out of style, these two legendary bands are bringing the funk, the soul and the ultimate dance party to the Fair. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $25.
Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale ONLINE-ONLY on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. and goes until Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public (online-only) beginning Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
NOTE: Fair admission not included and must be purchased to attend concerts / shows in the Paul Paul Theater.
For more details on Tower of Power and WAR’s show, plus to sign up for the pre-sale, visit the webpage here.
After nearly a decade later, world-famous comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias RETURNS to The Big Fresno Fair on Thursday, October 8 for the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $45. Fair admission not included and must be purchased.
Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale ONLINE-ONLY on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. and goes until Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public (online-only) beginning Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
NOTE: Fair admission not included and must be purchased to attend concerts / shows in the Paul Paul Theater.
For more details on Fluffy’s show and to sign up for the pre-sale, visit the webpage here.
Looking for something exciting this weekend? Head to The Starting Gate, where live horse races from tracks across the country come to you via satellite! Enjoy nonstop action on big screens, place your bets and enjoy great food and drinks. See which races are coming up:
The Starting Gate is located on the 2nd floor of the Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free on Thursdays and $10 from Friday to Sunday. Parking is also free—just park in front of the Grandstand. For more information, contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.