Month: August 2021

Win Tickets to See Ramon Ayala at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair | Sunday, October 10

Tickets to see legendary Norteño musician Ramón Ayala go on-sale online only to BFF Members beginning September 1 and we have your chance to win a FREE pair of tickets to the show! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page or Instagram and then follow the contest rules on the post! Winner will be chosen on Tuesday, September 7 by 3 p.m.

 

💥REMINDER💥 The Ramon Ayala special online only pre-sale starts Wednesday, September 1 for Big Fresno Fair Fan Club Members only! The special BFF Club pre-sale will go from September 1 until Tuesday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m., during which members can purchase their Ramon Ayala tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each ticket purchase! Concert tickets and discounted admission MUST be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets to the general public for Ramon Ayala will go on-sale Wednesday, September 8 at 10 a.m.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re selected as the winner of this contest and have already bought your Ramon Ayala tickets, we will refund them for you.

 

Not a Fair Fan Club member or know someone who’s not? Click here to sign up today! A special pre-sale password was sent to Fan Club Members via email; any new signups will receive the password in their confirmation email.

 

The Ramon Ayala concert on Sunday, October 10 at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair is part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota.

Fundraise With The Big Fresno Fair!

Calling all Fresno County nonprofits! The Big Fresno Fair would like to invite you to participate in a BIG fundraising opportunity! From now until September 30, participating organizations will be able to sell discounted Pay One Price Ride Bracelet tickets (a.k.a. the Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands) for just $28, with $6 of each one sold going back to your nonprofit! Bracelet purchasers can redeem their tickets at any Butler Amusements Carnival ticket booths during the Fair, which runs October 6 – 17. Wristbands are good for any one day of the 2021 Big Fresno Fair.

If your nonprofit organization is interested in participating in this great fundraising opportunity, please call (559) 650-3218 or email swest@fresnofair.com with questions or to order your tickets! There is a limited number of tickets available so sign up today!

Join Us For the First-Ever Beer & Wine Fest! | Saturday, October 9

Beer and Wine enthusiasts UNITE! Join us for the first-ever combination event of the Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 9 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from 20+ breweries and wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games and of course, wager on horse races! Some of the Valley’s BEST food trucks will be on deck serving up some of their delicious eats, plus enjoy a variety of vendors from decadent chocolates, cigars and more.

 

Ticket prices are $25 for the Fest (no Fair Admission included) and $15 for Designated Driver. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 1 to the public. For more details on this fun-filled event, click here!

Save BIG with the Save Mart & FoodMaxx Pre-Sale! | September 8 – October 17

Get the best deal in town on your 2021 Big Fresno Fair tickets! Set your alarms for the Save Mart & FoodMaxx Pre-Sale beginning Wednesday, September 8! Get $2 off of admission (all ages) and up to $7 off Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands at participating locations! Plus, Save Mart Rewards members get 100 bonus points with each ticket you purchase! Offer available while supplies last.

 

💲For more ways to save BIG at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair, click here!

Second Round of the Table Mountain Concert Series Announced!

💥🎶 We got some more BIG news! We’re excited to announce four more stellar concerts to the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair! Check out who else we’re adding to the line-up!

 

  • Ladies Night Out: Bell Biv Devoe, Jon B, Mya | Friday, October 8
  • Metal Featuring Chris Perez & Kumbia Kings | Saturday, October 9
  • Ramon Ayala | Sunday, October 10
  • Smokey Robinson | Friday, October 15

 

For more details on this year’s entertainment, click here!

 

A special online only pre-sale starts Wednesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. for Big Fair Fan Club Members only! The special BFF Club concert pre-sale will go from Wednesday, September 1 until Tuesday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m., during which members can purchase their concert tickets before anyone else, PLUS get 50% off their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchase. Concert tickets and discounted admission MUST be purchased in the same transaction. A password will be sent via email today. Concert tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, September 8 at 10 a.m.

 

Know someone who’s not a BFF Fan Club Member but wants to get their concert tickets early? Tell them to sign up here!

Get Your Discounted Season Passes at O’Reilly Auto Parts Starting September 1!

Enjoy the 2021 Big Fresno Fair as many times as you want when you purchase your discounted Season Pass at participating Central Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores! Beginning Wednesday, September 1 through October 17 purchase your Season Pass for just $30 – that’s an $8 discount! To take advantage of this offer, you must show your original purchase store receipt and a photo ID to redeem this offer at the Fair Admin Office.

 

For more ways to save BIG at this year’s Big Fresno Fair, click here!

Showcase Your Company During the UnitedHealthcare Seniors’ Day Expo on Mon, October 11!

The Fair is currently seeking companies to participate during the UnitedHealthcare Seniors’ Day Expo on Monday, October 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. during at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair! Companies will be able to showcase their goods and services that are beneficial to seniors. Booth placement during the Seniors’ Day Expo provides your company with a unique opportunity to reach your target market of adults 62 and BETTER, plus the many other Fairgoers, who may be assisting seniors in making decisions about their future. This is a great opportunity to promote your company to an audience that is potentially needing and seeking out the services you offer!

If you are interested in participating, please contact Taylor Childers at (559) 650-3227 or email tchilders@fresnofair.com for more information.

Don’t Miss the Deadline to Submit Your Works of Art into the 2021 Exhibits!

There’s still time to be featured in the 2021 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others can apply online today! Deadline to enter is Friday, September 10 for hard entries and online entries by Monday, September 13. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer!

 

To view a full copy of the Competitive Exhibits Handbook and for entry forms, click here.

Be Part of NEW Livin’ Local Marketplace at the Fair!

Are you a local vendor who would like to showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair? Then you need to be part of our NEW Livin’ Local Marketplace – all dedicated to our incredible local vendors!

 

Connect with us and get more details today! We are looking for everything from food to clothing, jewelry and more! If it’s local and a great tie to the Central Valley, we’re interested!

 

Be sure to download and fill out an application TODAY for the new Livin’ local Marketplace! This new and exciting market place gives local vendors an affordable option to sell their goods at the Fair.  

 

Deadline to apply for space is Wednesday, September 15. Download the application here!

Apply Now! | 10th Annual Big Band Review

Calling all marching bands! The Big Fresno Fair is accepting applications for the 10th Annual Big Band Review, presented by EECU, Toyota and Chevron! The return of the Big Band Review will be held on Opening Day, Wednesday, October 6 at 2 p.m. and bands from all over California are invited to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies!

 

Don’t wait! Only the first 20 bands are guaranteed $500, plus the chance at the BIG prize money rewarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! Categories include Parade, Auxiliary, Drum Major and Percussion.

 

For more details and to download your application, click here!