Month: October 2020

Optional, Free COVID-19 Testing and Flu Vaccinations Available at Drive-Thru Eats!

The Fair has partnered with the Fresno County Department of Public Health and UCSF – Fresno to provide attendees with optional, free onsite COVID-19 testing and flu shots! The public MUST pre-register for these complimentary services. COVID-19 testing automatically gets you fast pass access into Drive-Thru Eats.   A total of 30 COVID-19 tests will … Continue reading “Optional, Free COVID-19 Testing and Flu Vaccinations Available at Drive-Thru Eats!”

The Fair has partnered with the Fresno County Department of Public Health and UCSF – Fresno to provide attendees with optional, free onsite COVID-19 testing and flu shots! The public MUST pre-register for these complimentary services. COVID-19 testing automatically gets you fast pass access into Drive-Thru Eats.

 

A total of 30 COVID-19 tests will be offered each hour. By pre-registering you will reserve your spot! These COVID tests will be self-administered and are a shorter, mid-nasal swab. There are no age limits for these complimentary health services. COVID-19 test must be administered to take advantage of the free flu shots available.

 

Hours for COVID-19 testing are Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 18; Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Dates and hours for Flu Vaccinations are Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 

For COVID-19 Test Pre-Registration, click here.

 

Drive a Toyota & Get Complimentary Fast Pass Access!

Drive a Toyota? You automatically get complimentary Fast Pass access to Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota! You heard that right! If you drive a Toyota vehicle you can enter the Fast Pass lane for free! All you have to do is enter the designated Fast Pass gate off of Kings Canyon Ave.   Don’t drive … Continue reading “Drive a Toyota & Get Complimentary Fast Pass Access!”

Drive a Toyota? You automatically get complimentary Fast Pass access to Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota! You heard that right! If you drive a Toyota vehicle you can enter the Fast Pass lane for free! All you have to do is enter the designated Fast Pass gate off of Kings Canyon Ave.

 

Don’t drive a Toyota? No problem! You can purchase your Fast Pass for $50 at participating Save Mart and FoodMaxx locations NOW through Sunday, October 18! All sales support the Friends of the Big Fresno Fair, the Fair’s 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Foundation to support the overall Fairgrounds operations.

 

Remember, this event is FREE to attend. For more details on Drive-Thru Eats, click here.

Be a Part of the First-Ever 2020 Big Fresno Fair Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction!

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction is just around the corner! The Virtual Livestock Auction will take place on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. and will feature nearly 500 animals from hard-working 4-H & FFA members!   In order for this auction … Continue reading “Be a Part of the First-Ever 2020 Big Fresno Fair Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction!”

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction is just around the corner! The Virtual Livestock Auction will take place on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. and will feature nearly 500 animals from hard-working 4-H & FFA members!

 

In order for this auction to be a success for the kids – we need your support! We also need you to help spread the word and recruit more buyers. Don’t want to buy an animal but still want to support these hard-working kids? Place an add-on bid instead! Every bit supports these hard-working students! Buyers can register now so they are ready to go for the auction! Go to >> www.FresnoFair.com/virtualauction.

Drive-Thru Eats Entertainment Spotlight | Kooki the Clown!

Are you ready for The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota? Not only will you indulge in your favorite Fair foods but you’ll also have some great entertainment while you embark on your Fair Food adventure!   Meet Kooki the Clown, she’s been clowning around since 1993! She performed for large amusement parks … Continue reading “Drive-Thru Eats Entertainment Spotlight | Kooki the Clown!”

Are you ready for The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota? Not only will you indulge in your favorite Fair foods but you’ll also have some great entertainment while you embark on your Fair Food adventure!

 

Meet Kooki the Clown, she’s been clowning around since 1993! She performed for large amusement parks and circuses like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Moscow Circus and Circus Vargas. Kooki loves to put a smile on people’s face with her zany antics. Be sure to be on the lookout for Kooki the Clown at Drive-Thru Eats, October 9 – 18! For more details, click here.

Sanger FFA Chapter Exhibitor Feature – Alex White

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.   Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H … Continue reading “Sanger FFA Chapter Exhibitor Feature – Alex White”

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.

 

Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H & FFA exhibitors from participating chapters to highlight their animal project and all their hard work, while also giving buyers and our community a glimpse of animals they can bid on!

 

Meet Alex White, a Sanger FFA student who is a freshman at Sanger High School:

 

“My name is Alex White, a freshman at Sanger High School. It is my first year in FFA and I’m excited to be showing my Boer goats, Tiny Tim. My goat was born in March of this year, I decided to name him Tiny Tim because he was very small when he was born, but that has now changed. I have been feeding him a high protein diet and practicing with him to get him ready for The Big Fresno Fair!”

 

Help out these hard-working students in the community! Participate in the sale as a buyer or place an add-on bid! Every bit helps out these kids who’ve been working all year to get to where they are now. For more information about the Virtual Livestock Auction and how you can participate, click here.

Drive-Thru Eats is Just One Week Away!

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota is just one week away! Join us for this 10-day food series featuring 18 Fair food booths, vendor booths, popular Fair entertainers and music, PLUS virtual features such as the Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction, 2020 Competitive Exhibits Winners, the new online Marketplace and Horse Racing Wagering! … Continue reading “Drive-Thru Eats is Just One Week Away!”

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota is just one week away! Join us for this 10-day food series featuring 18 Fair food booths, vendor booths, popular Fair entertainers and music, PLUS virtual features such as the Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction, 2020 Competitive Exhibits Winners, the new online Marketplace and Horse Racing Wagering!

 

Drive-Thru Eats runs Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 18 and is FREE to attend! Hours are Monday – Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is “cashless preferred”; while cash will be accepted, debit and credit cards are preferred. Person ordering/receiving food must wear a face covering. For more details on Drive-Thru Eats, click here!

Sierra 4-H Exhibitor Feature – Adieson Glass

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off next Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.   Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H … Continue reading “Sierra 4-H Exhibitor Feature – Adieson Glass”

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off next Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.

 

Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H & FFA exhibitors from participating chapters to highlight their animal project and all their hard work, while also giving buyers and our community a glimpse of animals they can bid on!

 

Meet Adieson Glass, a Sierra 4-H student who is in 8th grade at Sierra Junior High. Here’s what Adieson’s 4-H advisor has to say about her:

 

“This is Addie’s 4th year in Sierra 4h. She has participated in many different groups among the Sierra 4-H, but swine is her favorite. For the past 2 years she has been my junior leader and tries to help out all the other exhibitors any chance she has.

 

Addie is very dedicated, hardworking, and responsible. She puts in so many hardworking hours into her swine projects. Addie has started her own swine breeding operation which is a huge step. She has learned a lot in the past 4 years but she never stops trying to soak up as much information as she can. Addie is very driven and committed, she is going to be very successful in this industry.”

 

Help out these hard-working students in the community! Participate in the sale as a buyer or place an add-on bid! Every bit helps out these kids who’ve been working all year to get to where they are now. For more information about the Virtual Livestock Auction and how you can participate, click here.

Save Money and Help Save a Life! Donate Blood and Receive a $3 Ticket for Drive-Thru Eats!

Save money while you help save lives! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to donate blood at any Central California Blood Center donor center or mobile drive to receive a ticket good for $3 off your Fair food purchase at Drive-Thru Eats! Find out where to donate here.   Mark your calendars for our Drive-Thru Eats … Continue reading “Save Money and Help Save a Life! Donate Blood and Receive a $3 Ticket for Drive-Thru Eats!”

Save money while you help save lives! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to donate blood at any Central California Blood Center donor center or mobile drive to receive a ticket good for $3 off your Fair food purchase at Drive-Thru Eats! Find out where to donate here.

 

Mark your calendars for our Drive-Thru Eats presented by Toyota, October 9 – 18! Weekday hours are Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and weekend hours are Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. This event is FREE to attend! To get the scoop, click here.

Sanger FFA Chapter Exhibitor Feature – Nathaniel Bonomi

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.   Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H … Continue reading “Sanger FFA Chapter Exhibitor Feature – Nathaniel Bonomi”

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.

 

Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H & FFA exhibitors from participating chapters to highlight their animal project and all their hard work, while also giving buyers and our community a glimpse of animals they can bid on!

 

Meet Nathaniel Bonomi, a Sanger FFA student who is in 8th grade at Sanger High School:

 

“I started with beef and dairy goats in the Sanger 4-H in 2015, this marks my 6th steer at the Fair. I raise and show steers but on my spare time, I also help my dad with his cow herd. I enjoy FFA and I am glad I get to show and sell this year.”

 

Help out these hard-working students in the community! Participate in the sale as a buyer or place an add-on bid! Every bit helps out these kids who’ve been working all year to get to where they are now. For more information about the Virtual Livestock Auction and how you can participate, click here.

Kingsburg 4-H Exhibitor Feature – Mia Azevedo

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.   Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H … Continue reading “Kingsburg 4-H Exhibitor Feature – Mia Azevedo”

The first-ever Big Fresno Fair Virtual Livestock Sale kicks-off on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. and goes until Monday, October 12 at 11:59 p.m. The Virtual Livestock sale will feature nearly 500 animals from dedicated and hard-working 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.

 

Leading up to the sale, we’ll be featuring 4-H & FFA exhibitors from participating chapters to highlight their animal project and all their hard work, while also giving buyers and our community a glimpse of animals they can bid on!

 

Meet Mia Azevedo, a Kingsburg 4-H club member:

 

“My name is Mia Azevedo – I am 14 years old and have completed five years in the Kingsburg 4-H Club. I am in the horse, hippology, dairy goat, dairy market goat, public speaking and HI-C project groups. My passion is horses but goats are a close second. This is my third year to do dairy goats and my first year to do a meat goat project. I am planning to do a dairy goat breeding project in the ‘20–‘21 project year.

 

Last year a friend of our purchased my dairy goat (Holly) and a pregnant goat (Epi) from another project member; these goats are being AI bred in September 2020 and will be the start of my project. Epi has twin does in February 2020 and one of these was going to be my dairy goat for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair. Unfortunately there was a dog attack and the babies were killed. My dairy goat leader did have a goat to purchase that I could use for this year. Her name is Avani and is a Toggenberg/LaMancha cross. I got my meat goat from my goat leader as well. He is a LaMancha and his name is Chef Remy.

 

This year has been challenging but we were optimistic and started the year as we have in past years. We worked with our goats to prepare for whatever was going to happen. I will miss the traditional Fair experience and meeting and talking with the public, potential buyers and the 4-H kids from other clubs. I realized the importance of human (and animal) contact for our physical and mental well-being.”

 

Help out these hard-working students in the community! Participate in the sale as a buyer or place an add-on bid! Every bit helps out these kids who’ve been working all year to get to where they are now. For more information about the Virtual Livestock Auction and how you can participate, click here.