Watch and Wager with Us for the 147th Kentucky Derby | April 30 – May 1

Join us at The Starting Gate for two of the biggest races of the year on the first and second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Watch and wager with us beginning Friday, April 30 for the Kentucky Oaks races and Saturday, May 1 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open at 7 a.m. each day – times subject to change.

 

Here are a few things you need to know before you go:

  • Admission is $6.
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 7 on Butler Ave. and park in front of the Grandstand.
  • No reservations required; seating is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis.
  • 1 guest per table only.
  • If all tables are taken, you can still place your bets then leave.
  • Outside seating available on the first floor.
  • Food will be available on site for purchase.
  • All patrons must follow health and safety guidelines or risk ejection.

 

Want VIP treatment? Seating in the VIP room will be available for an additional $5. Only two people per table in VIP. To make your reservation, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155.

 

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For more details, visit our website here.

Happy Earth Day 🌎

“What is the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau

 

Happy Earth Day! Over the years, The Big Fresno Fair has taken enormous strides to not only build its clean and green practices as a facility but promote conservation to Fairgoers. Did you know that during the 12-days of the 2018 Big Fresno Fair, with the help of Mid Valley Disposal, we collected 40.56 tons of recyclable materials, 193.8 tons of organic waste and 603.54 tons of trash items? That’s a total diversion rate of 234.36 tons! 🤯 This is yet another way the Fair is promoting and educating the public on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle! We only live on one earth, so let’s all do our part to take care of it 🌎❤

Fair Food Friday | Full Food Line-Up of The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition!

It’s day THREE of The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition! Haven’t made your way out to the Fairgrounds yet? Well…what’re you waiting for!? Check out the full food-line up below!

  • La Fruteria
  • Colossal Dog
  • Candyland – 2 locations!
  • Space Age
  • Churros – 2 locations!
  • Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ
  • Fanny’s Fab Funnel Cakes
  • Fruit Caboose
  • Sharky’s Fish Fry
  • Milo & Sons
  • Original Soft Rolled Tacos
  • Old Tyme Kettle Corn
  • Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
  • Pardini’s Slush & Frozen Cocktails
  • Gary Morse Ice Cream

 

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition is happening NOW until Sunday, April 18! Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy 15 of your favorite Fair food booths plus novelty stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Face coverings/masks are required for persons ordering/receiving food.

 

Want to get your Fair food fix quicker? Skip the line with a $30 “Fast Pass” available for purchase online, or at the gate!

 

For more details, visit www.FresnoFair.com/Drive-Thru-Eats.

Win a Family 4-Pack to the 2021 Big Fresno Fair!

GIVEAWAY TIME!! Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 ONLY!! The first 100 cars to line-up for The Big Fresno Fair’s “Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition” event each of these days will receive a Family 4-Pack of admission good for any ONE day of the 2021 Big Fresno Fair, October 6-17! Just enter off of Kings Canyon Ave., line-up for your Fair food adventure and receive your voucher! Event starts at 11 a.m., gates open at 10 a.m. Only one voucher per vehicle.

 

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition is happening now and goes until Sun, 4/18! Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths plus souvenir stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. As a reminder, persons ordering/receiving food must wear a face covering. 

 

For more details on the Spring Drive-Thru Eats, visit www.fresnofair.com/drive-thru-eats.

Can You BeLEAF it? It’s International Plant Day!

Happy International Plant Day! 🌿💚Did you know that The Big Fresno Fair has a dedicated building just for plants called The Greenhouse? Can you beLEAF that at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, there were over 1,000 different varieties of plants and flowers on display?🌱🌻

 

Be sure to spend some “thyme” in The Greenhouse at your next visit at The Big Fresno Fair!

Win a Fast Pass to The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition!

Are you ready for another contest?! The Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition is almost here and we want to give two lucky winners the chance to win a FREE FAST PASS to get their Fair Food quicker! To win a FREE Fast Pass to the Spring Drive-Thru Eats all you have to do is just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page  or Instagram, and then follow the contest rules on the post! Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 14 at 5 p.m.

 

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition kicks-off Wednesday, April 14 and goes until Sunday, April 18! Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths plus souvenir stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. As a reminder, persons ordering/receiving food must wear a face covering. For more details on the Spring Drive-Thru Eats, visit www.FresnoFair.com/Drive-Thru-Eats.

We’ve Got Your Lunch & Dinner Covered! Join Us at The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition!

Looking for something to eat for lunch or dinner? We’ve got you covered! The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition has 15 different Fair food booths for you to choose from! From BBQ to corn dogs, lobster fries and more, there’s plenty of options for you to choose from! Here’s a peak of some tasty places to treat yo’self at:

  • Colossal Dog
  • Space Age
  • Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ
  • Sharky’s Fish Fry
  • Milo & Sons
  • Original Soft Rolled Tacos

 

Don’t forget dessert on your way out! The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition kicks-off Wednesday, April 14 and goes until Sunday, April 18. Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths plus novelty stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Face coverings/masks are required for persons ordering/receiving food.

 

Want to get your Fair food fix quicker? Skip the entry line with a $30 “Fast Pass” available online here, at the Fair’s Box Office Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or at the gate the day of the event!

 

For more details and to see the full food line-up, visit www.FresnoFair.com/Drive-Thru-Eats.

One Week Until Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition, April 14 – 18!

Are you ready? We know we are! The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition kicks-off next Wednesday, April 14 and goes until Sunday, April 18! Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths plus novelty stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Face coverings/masks are required for persons ordering/receiving food.

 

Want to get your Fair food fix quicker? Skip the entry line with a $30 “Fast Pass” available online, at the Fair’s Box Office Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or at the gate the day of the event!

 

To see the full food line-up, visit www.FresnoFair.com/Drive-Thru-Eats.

Sweet Treats at Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition!

You’re in for a real treat this Spring! 🍧🌼  For today’s Fair Food Friday, we’re highlighting the sweetest food concessionaires that will be at our Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition! Here’s a list of the sweetest Fair Food line-up you’ve ever laid eyes on 😍:

  • La Fruteria
  • Candyland
  • Churros
  • Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes
  • Fruit Caboose
  • Old Tyme Kettle Corn
  • Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
  • Pardini’s Slush & Frozen Cocktails
  • Gary Morse Ice Cream

 

The Big Fresno Fair’s Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition kicks-off Wednesday, April 14 and goes until Sunday, April 18. Hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths plus novelty stands! This fun-filled food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Face coverings/masks are required for persons ordering/receiving food. Want to get your Fair food fix quicker? Skip the entry line with a $30 “Fast Pass” available online here, at the Fair’s Box Office Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or at the gate the day of the event!

To see the full food line-up and details, visit www.FresnoFair.com/Drive-Thru-Eats.