Month: September 2020

Thank you to our community for all your support and donations to aid in the care of the evacuated livestock at our facility from the Creek Fire. The response and support has been incredible! At this time, we are covered on needs and volunteers and want to ensure donations go to other livestock evacuation sites in need, such as Reedley College.

For donations to Reedley College, please contact David Clark at (559) 260-1538. Also, monetary donations can be made directly to the Central CA Animal Disaster Team and will be used to purchase supplies at all evacuation sites. To donate, click here.

The Fresno Fairgrounds continues to be activated by the Office of Emergency Services as an evacuation site for livestock animals from Fresno County communities. The Fairgrounds is working with the Fresno County Ag Commissioners Office who is overseeing the care of all animals evacuated to the Fairgrounds. Please text the Cen Cal Animal Disaster Team at (888) 402-2238 if you need animal evacuation assistance to secure your space at an evacuation site.

While COVID-19 has halted operations at fairgrounds throughout the State since March of this year, it has not stopped them for rising up to help in times of emergency like now. Did you know that currently there are 11 fairgrounds activated as disaster relief centers throughout California? In August, there were 20 fairgrounds that were activated to serve their communities in times of dire need.

At the Fresno Fairgrounds we are honored to be able to assist with the Creek Fire Evacuation needs. This is just one of the essential roles that we play in our community. This can be said for fairs throughout the state and nation. That is why it is important to support these two Congressional bills aimed to help save fairs and ensure they are around for years to come – to continue serving our communities.

• R. 7745, Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus Act
• R. 7883, the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act

Click here to find out how you can support these bills and help save fairgrounds by reaching out to your local representatives.

In times of uncertainty like now, one thing is certain – fairgrounds stand ready to serve their communities. Let’s make sure they are around in years to come! Support your local fair and fairgrounds!

Join us at The Fresno Flea Market every Thursday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Butler Parking Lot for some tasty food and some great deals! Shop home furnishings, clothing, toys, plants and much more. Admission and parking are FREE on Thursdays only! Admission is free on Sundays. General Parking is $2 and Preferred Parking is $3 on Sundays only. Remember to mask up and social distance while walking through the swap meet. Always be smart and safe!

Interested in having a space or have questions? Call Tai Nguyen at (559) 977-1264 or Linda Hulet at (559) 650-3213.

Blood donations are safe and essential. Blood donations are at an all-time low and now, more than ever, your blood donations are needed to ensure an adequate blood supply for Central Valley patients. When you donate blood, you never know whose life you may be saving! So become a blood donor TODAY!

Visit their website at www.donateblood.org to make an appointment and find your nearest donation center.