One Night, Two Legendary Band – Tower of Power & WAR! Pre-sale Happens March 18 – 24

Tower of Power & WAR | Mon, Oct 12 | Pre-sale March 18; The Big Fresno Fair Logo

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.

 

ATTENTION: The Big Fresno Fair can only confirm the validity of tickets sold through our website; our official ticketing company, eTix; and at our Box Office. The Fair cannot guarantee any third-party ticket purchases and strongly discourages Fairgoers from making such purchases.
 
 
 
Important Clear Bag Policy, Bags must be clear and must not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" ; Non-clear small clutch or fanny pack that does not exceed 6.5" x 4.5" x 2"; Exceptions: diaper bags and medical equipment bags. All bags are subject to inspection prior to entry

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias LIVE Returns to The Big Fresno Fair! Pre-sale Happens March 18 – 24

Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias LIVE | Thurs, Oct 8 | Pre-sale March 18; The Big Fresno Fair Logo

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.

 

ATTENTION: The Big Fresno Fair can only confirm the validity of tickets sold through our website; our official ticketing company, eTix; and at our Box Office. The Fair cannot guarantee any third-party ticket purchases and strongly discourages Fairgoers from making such purchases.
 
 
 
Important Clear Bag Policy, Bags must be clear and must not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" ; Non-clear small clutch or fanny pack that does not exceed 6.5" x 4.5" x 2"; Exceptions: diaper bags and medical equipment bags. All bags are subject to inspection prior to entry

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | March 13 – 15

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:

 

  • March 14 | Virginia Derby | $500,000
  • March 14 | Whitmore Stakes | $250,000
  • March 14 | San Simeon Handicap | $100,000
  • March 15 | Santa Ana Stakes | $100,000

 

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. 

Round One of Concerts Announced as Part of the Table Mountain Concert Series!

The Big Fresno Fair logo 4 Shows Announced! Folow Link for Details; Table Mountain Casino logo; Table Mountain Concert Series; Modelo Especial logo; Toyota logo

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…

 

We’re thrilled to reveal the first four concerts of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! This year’s line-up already delivers on variety and value – with more announcements to come. Here is who you can see at this year’s Fair:

 

  • Thursday, October 8 | Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
  • Monday, October 12 | Tower of Power & WAR
  • Wednesday, October 14 | Iration
  • Saturday, October 17 | Diplo

 

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. Not a BFF Club Member? Sign up here!

 

We’re not done yet! Only eight concerts left to announce — coming soon over the next few months! Find out more about our concert line-up by visiting our website here.

Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias LIVE | Thurs, Oct 8 | Pre-sale March 18; The Big Fresno Fair Logo
Tower of Power & WAR | Mon, Oct 12 | Pre-sale March 18; The Big Fresno Fair Logo
Iration | Wed, Oct 14 | Pre-sale March 18 | The Big Fresno Fair Logo
Diplo | Sat, Oct 17 | Pre-sale March 18 | The Big Fresno Fair logo

Tune In & Tune Up THIS Saturday, March 14  

Is your car struggling to pass emissions? Valley CAN has you covered! Join Valley CAN & San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for the Tune In & Tune Up event at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Carnival Lot (off Cesar Chavez Blvd.) on Saturday, March 14 from 7:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.

 

Things to know:

✅ FREE emissions testing
✅ If your car fails, get a FREE smog repair voucher
✅ First 500 qualifying vehicles will receive a $500 repair voucher at a participating STAR smog shop!

 

For more details, click here.

Happy International Women’s Day!

“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Judge

 

This International Women’s Day, we’d like to honor all the remarkable women in our community and those who make the Central Valley’s largest annual event come to life!

It’s the Last Day to Vote For Us in the Fresno Bee Best of Central CA People’s Choice Awards!

Today is the LAST DAY to vote! The Fresno Bee’s 2026 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards are wrapping up, and we’d love your support! Please vote for The Big Fresno Fair in these five categories

 

  • Best Annual Event/Festival
  • Best Attraction
  • Best Family Attraction
  • Best Live Music Venue
  • Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum

 

Voting closes today at 5 p.m. To cast your vote, click here! Thank you in advance for voting for us!

Save Some Green on Your Trip to the 2026 Big Fresno Fair with an Exclusive BFF Club Member Package Sale!

Feeling lucky? Big Fair Fan Club members get an exclusive chance to save big with our Lucky Duo Package Sale, available only online! The sale kicks off Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. and ends Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. For a limited time, members can grab the:

  • 🍀$20 Lucky Duo Package 🍀 – includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets (originally $30; a $10 savings!)

Your Lucky Duo tickets are valid any day or night of the 2026 Big Fresno Fair, happening October 7 – 18!

A special password will be sent to BFF Club Members on March 10. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.

Mark Your Calendars for Ani-Me Con 14.0 at the Fresno Fairgrounds | March 14 & 15

Don’t miss Ani-Me Con 14.0, the biggest annual anime, gaming and sci-fi convention in the Central Valley happening Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Times are 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Check out hundreds of vendors, special guests and cosplayers, artist, exhibitors, live entertainment plus so much more!

 

Ticket prices vary. Kids 9 and under are free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot. For pricing and more details, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | March 6-8

At The Starting Gate, you can watch and wager on horse races from tracks across the country without leaving town. Think racetrack meets sports bar! 🐎📺 Here’s which races you can watch and wager on:
 
• March 7 | Hurricane Bertie Stakes | $150,000
• March 7 | Azeri Stakes | $400,000
• March 7 | San Felipe Stakes | $200,000
• March 7 | Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes | $300,000
• March 7 | Santa Anita Handicap | $300,000
• March 7 | B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes | $300,000
• March 7 | Florida Oaks | $200,000
• March 7 | Hillsborough Stakes | $225,000
• March 7 | ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby | $400,000
• March 7 | Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes | $125,000
 
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.