Month: January 2021

Check Out Valley PBS’s “American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag

The Big Fresno Fair was featured in last week’s episode of Valley PBS’s “American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag”. The episode features one of our very own Deputy Managers, Lauri King and a few of the hard-working 4-H and FFA students who showcased their animal projects at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair’s Livestock Auction and Show!

 

Agriculture is the foundation backbone of our Fair and our community. Our Fair and others throughout California and the nation provide a platform for our 4-H and FFA youth to connect with one another, share their agriculture knowledge with the community, develop their marketing and public speaking skills and continue to grow as leaders in our community.

 

 Be sure to watch this segment of on these hardworking youth and their drive to adapt and overcome an unprecedented year of hardships. Click the video to watch the full episode!

 

Click the video to check out the full episode!

 

Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight | The Rembrandts – 1995

We’ll be there for you…just like The Rembrandts were there for us to perform at the 1995 Big Fresno Fair! The Rembrandts are widely known for their no.1 song “I’ll Be There for You” which became the theme song for the popular TV sitcom, F▪R▪I▪E▪N▪D▪S. Most recently, the band released their latest album “Via Satellite,” which is their first studio album in 18 years!

 

Share with us in the comments your favorite Rembrandts song OR even your favorite F▪R▪I▪E▪N▪D▪S episode!

Need Space for your Business? Rent at one of our Outdoor Facilities!

Attention Businesses! With the recent ending of the Regional Stay Home Order across California, our Fairgrounds is available for you!

 

Do you need an outdoor space to operate your business? We have 165 acres of space for you to choose from to help provide you room to operate outside within the guidelines of the State. For more details, please call (559) 650-3227 or email tchilders@fresnofair.com.

 

⚠️We continue to work collaboratively with the Fresno County Department of Public Health on public health and safety, aligning with local, State and CDC guidelines for COVID-19.

Satellite Wagering at the Fresno Fairgrounds is Back Open for Business!

Our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate, is back open for business on the first floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand for betting!

 

A few things to know before heading to The Starting Gate:

  • Price is $6 for entry.
  • 58-person capacity; 1 guest per table ONLY!
  • Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.
  • Face coverings are required.
  • All patrons must follow health and safety guidelines or risk ejection.

 

Can’t make it out to The Starting Gate? Bet online instead! Horse racing fans can bet virtually on any of the following legal wagering sites! Search on your desktop or mobile apps for: Xpressbet, DRF, TVG or Twinspires. For details and a step-by-step guide on how you can place bets, click here.

 

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105.

Administration Office Closed in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality,” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Fair’s Administration Office will be closed Friday, January 15 – Monday, January 18 and will reopen Tuesday, January 19.

The Central California Blood Center is in Dire Need of Blood and Plasma

The Valley needs your help! With only less than a one-day supply of Type O blood, the Central California Blood Center needs healthy donors of all blood types to come donate blood to help save lives in our community. Donations can be made in a safe way, following all COVID-19 precautions. In addition to blood, the Blood Center is also in need of plasma from those who have recovered from COVID.

 

Read more about the need in KSEE 24’s article here.

Today Is the Last Day of a Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show Presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare and Outfront Media!

It’s the last day of The Big Fresno Fair’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare and Outfront Media! Don’t miss your chance to drive through the Fairgrounds one last time to enjoy the 450-holiday light displays, Fair food, hot cocoa and more! Hours are 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ticket prices are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. Please note, sales are CASH ONLY at the gate.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Only a Few Days Left of the First-Ever Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show!

It’s the last weekend of The Big Fresno Fair’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare and Outfront Media! Gates open at 5 p.m. Gather your family and enjoy one last drive-thru a Winter Wonderland with hot cocoa, goodies, Christmas music and of course a visit from Santa!

 

Advance ticket prices are $25 Friday – Sunday or $30 at the gate. Please note, sales are cash only at the gate.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!