We would like to give a BIG congratulations to John Harris for being recognized as this year’s honoree of the 2022 Ag One Community Salute of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. John continues to be such a big part of our Fair and a longtime supporter of The Big Fresno Fair live racing program.
Congratulations John Harris on such a BIG accomplishment!
The Yokai Market: Pavilion Nights returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds and it’s even bigger and better than ever before! Join us on Saturday, February 26 from 2p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Pavilion and shop art, anime, comics and collectibles, vintage goods, retro games, music, food and so much more! Tickets are $5. Seniors, veterans and kids 10 and under are FREE! For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.
Get your tickets early for the 36th annual Spring Home & Garden Show at the Fresno Fairgrounds happening Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6! Talk to licensed contractors, shop gourmet foods, artisans/crafters, and dine at the Outdoor Food Court with Fair food and gourmet food trucks!
Here are a few things to know before you go:
For more details on the Spring Home & Garden Show, click here.
We want to give a BIG congratulations to a few of our Big Fresno Fair staff members for reaching a very BIG milestone! Thank you and congratulations to Stacy Rianda and Christina Estrada for their 30 years of service, Lauri King for 20 years of service and Rolando Motta and Ruben Gastelo for their 15 years of service!
The Fair is fortunate to have an exceptional team helping make one of the largest events in the state of California a little bit bigger and better each year. Thank you for your continued dedication to our Fair throughout the years!
The Fresno Bee’s 2022 Best of Central California People’s Choice awards are back and with a new look! Be sure to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in these five categories:
The deadline to vote is Friday, March 11 at 5 p.m. To cast your vote, click here! You can vote daily in the link provided. Thank you in advance for voting for us!
Don’t miss the 17th Annual Fresno Tattoo Convention this Saturday, February 26 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday, February 27 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., featuring over 200 of the world’s finest tattooers! Come on out and enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, tasty food and more! Tickets are $20 each day or $30 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 years old and under are FREE!
For more details, click here.
“Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom,” – Thomas Jefferson
The Fair Admin Office will be closed today in recognition of Presidents’ Day and will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m. We hope you enjoy this extra day off in honor of our country’s former leaders!
The Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno Dog Show returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. each day! Come celebrate over 100 years of dog shows and check out who wins! This event is free to spectate. For more information, visit their website here.
The Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno Dog Show returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. each day! The Dog Show will feature over 1,500 entries, along with special programs for kids to participate in, silent auction, raffles, vet health clinics plus so much more! AKC TV will also be livestreaming the Groups and Best in Show on Saturday, February 19! Come celebrate over 100 years of dog shows and be a part of the action! This event is FREE to attend. Parking is $10.
For more information, visit their website here.
🍪 Yup, it’s Girl Scout Cookie time! 🍪
Our BFF’s at Central California Blood Center have a sweet treat for you! Starting February 14 – February 19, all donors at the Central California Blood Center will receive a FREE voucher for 1 free box of Girl Scout cookies – while supplies last! Vouchers are redeemable at any Girl Scout Cookies booth in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties until March 27, 2022. Click here for hours & locations.