The Annual Toy & Model Train Show Happens Next Weekend | June 27 & 28

All aboard the train enthusiasts – this one’s for you! 🚂

 

The Fresno Model Railroad Club presents the inaugural Toy Train Show happening Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. This event will feature over 175 vendors, toys and model trains of all scales, large operation layouts, door prizes, food and much more!

 

Admission & Parking Prices: (cash preferred):

  • $10 | Adults
  • $8 | Military / Veterans
  • Children 12 & Under are FREE!
  • $10 Parking in Chance Ave. Parking Lot

 

For more show information, visit their website here.

This Is Your Sign to Splurge On Concert Tickets!

If you needed a sign to splurge a little, then this is your sign!

 

You can splurge on that new restaurant everyone’s been talking about, those pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing OR finally splurge on some concert tickets for one of our 12-nights of concerts during the 2026 Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota!

 

Tickets are on-sale now online! Box Office opens to the public August 17. Splurge a little and get yours today at www.FresnoFair.com/concerts. 

Test Your Luck! Head to The Starting Gate to Watch & Wager | June 18 – 21

Ready to win?! Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Starting Gate from June 18 – 21 to place your bets and win some BIG money, grab a drink and feel the thrill of the track via satellite! 🍻🐎 Check out which stakes races you can watch and wager on this week:

 

  • June 20 | Chicago Handicap | $300,000
  • June 20 | Ohio Derby | $500,000

 

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. 

Museums Open This Saturday | June 20

Step into Fresno County’s history this Saturday at the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, June 20!

 

Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this and every third Saturday of each month!

 

Admission and parking are completely FREE (please park along Chance Ave). Bring the whole family for a fun, educational outing that highlights the culture and history that make Fresno County unique.


More details can be found on our website here.

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | June 20

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter returns for yet another action-packed weekend of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Drive your car at the limit and compete safely with SCCA time trials! This event is FREE to spectate.

 

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

Big Fresno Card Show Happens June 20 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Big Fresno Card Show Saturday, June 20 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!

Our School’s Out, Summer Splash Flash Sale is Happening NOW – 14!

Is the weather HOT or is it just these deals?! Save $$$ during our School’s Out, Summer Splash Flash Sale! ☀️🔥🤑

 

Big Fair Fan Club Members can save BIG during the School’s Out, Summer Splash online-only flash sale*, happening NOW through Sunday, June 14 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase:

 

  • $7 – General Admission
  • $5 – Senior, Military and Children
  • $35 – Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband
  • $40 – Season Pass

 

Your School’s Out, Summer Splash Flash Sale tickets or passes are valid any day or night of the 2026 Big Fresno Fair, happening October 7 – 18!

 

A special password was sent to BFF Club Members via email. Not a BFF Club Member? Sign up here!

 

For more ways to save, visit our Deals & Discounts page here.

 

*Fees not included.

CV Reptile Expo This Weekend

The Fresno Pet & Reptile Expo is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7! Located within the Commerce and Agriculture Building – explore dozens of reptile and pet vendors, live animal shows, workshops, giveaways plus more! Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Single and 2-day passes available. Parking is $10.

 

For full pricing and more event details, visit their website here.

Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day | Monday, May 25

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

– Benjamin Disraeli

 

Each and every Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. In observance of Memorial Day, the Fair Administration Office will be closed today and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Submit Your Entries into the 2026 Competitive Exhibits!

Showcase your talent in our popular Competitive Exhibits Program at the 2026 Big Fresno Fair! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others – can download a section of our 2026 Competitive Exhibits Handbook here!
 
All entries MUST be submitted online. Deadline for entries is Monday, September 7 by midnight.
 
Questions or need help entering? Please call our Exhibits Department at (559) 650-3247 (ext. 1110) or email tcollins@fresnofair.com.