Month: April 2022

Its National Raisin Day!

Happy National Raisin Day! Here’s a “grape” fact: Selma produces 93% of the world’s raisin crop and was given the name “Raisin Capital of the World” in 1963.

 

Be sure to take a look around the Agriculture Building to check out the amazing grape and raisin displays, along with other produce grown right in our backyard at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair!

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the Kentucky Derby!

The biggest race of the year is almost here! Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 6 and on Saturday, May 7 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open 7 a.m. both days – time subject to change. 

 

Here are a few things to know before you go: 

 

  • Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

 

Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save BIG During our BFF Club Pre-sale! Ends April 19

Don’t forget! The last day to take advantage of the BFF Club Pre-sale is quickly approaching! All BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

 

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets – All Ages (regular price is $12 for Adults and $8 for Children, Seniors and Military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)
  • Purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for only $33 (regular price is $35 M-Th and $40 Fri – Sun)

 

These savings are only available until Friday, April 29 at 11:59 p.m. so be sure to take advantage of them! A special password will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members which will give you access to the pre-sale! Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up today here to get your 2022 Big Fresno Fair tickets early!

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save BIG During our BFF Club Pre-sale! Ends April 19

Don’t forget! The last day to take advantage of the BFF Club Pre-sale is quickly approaching! All BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

 

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets – All Ages (regular price is $12 for Adults and $8 for Children, Seniors and Military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)
  • Purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for only $33 (regular price is $35 M-Th and $40 Fri – Sun)

 

These savings are only available until Friday, April 29 at 11:59 p.m. so be sure to take advantage of them! A special password will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members which will give you access to the pre-sale! Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up today here to get your 2022 Big Fresno Fair tickets early!

National Garlic Day!

Grab your “mince” because today is National Garlic Day! 🥁🧄 Did you know that garlic wards off blood suckers? And we’re not talking about vampires either! 🧛‍♂️ Garlic can actually be used as a mosquito repellent!

 

Did you also know that the National Garlic Festival is happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds?! Be sure to mark your calendars for the National Garlic Festival, May 13 – 15! More details here.

Winners of the 7th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC)

The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce the winners of the 7th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC)! Congratulations to this year’s “Best of” winners:

 

  • Best of Show EVOO: Tres Osos Taggiasca (Carmel Valley)
  • Best of Show – Flavored: Coldani Olive Ranch’s Calivirgin Habanero (Lodi)
  • Best of the Valley: Coldani Olive Ranch’s Calivirgin Habanero (Lodi)

 

Along with these prestigious awards, we’d like to congratulate the Gold and Silver Medal Winners for their EVOO’s and Flavored Olive Oil’s!

 

Gold Medal Winners:

  • Spanish Blends: Fresno State Miller’s Blend (Fresno), Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Estate Blend (San Miguel), Olivaia’s OLA Block X Blend (Lindsay), Cobram Estate Classic (Woodland)
  • Spanish Singles: Olivaia’s OLA Estate Sevillano (Lindsay), Mountain Springs Olive Ranch Arbequina (Paso Robles), The Olive Press Picual (Sonoma), Organic Roots Arbosana (Maxwell), Rio Bravo Ranch Picual (Bakersfield), Coppetti Olive Oil Manzanilla (Oakdale)
  • Italian Blends: Winter Creek Ruscello D’Inverno (Valley Springs), Tres Osos Robust (Carmel Valley), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Paradiso (San Miguel), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Magnifico (San Miguel), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Fantastico (San Miguel), Toothacre Ranch Old World Style EVOO (Ramona), Colomba Bianca (Clements)
  • Italian Singles: Tres Osos Taggiasca (Carmel Valley), Winter Creek Frantoio (Valley Springs), Coldani Olive Ranch Lodi Olive Oil Frantoio EVOO (Lodi), Cobram Estate Robust (Woodland)
  • Other Blends: Cobram Estate Select (Woodland), Olivaia’s OLA Block X Heirloom (Lindsay), Rio Bravo Ranch Miller’s Reserve Blend (Bakersfield), Mangini Ranch Calaveras Reserve (Wallace)

 

Silver Medal Winners:

  • Spanish Blends: California Olive Ranch Miller’s Blend (Chico), Corto Olive Co. Truly (Stockton)
  • Spanish Singles: Organic Roots Olive Oil Organic Arbequina (Maxwell), California Olive Ranch Arbequina (Chico), ENZO Olive Oil Company Bold (Clovis), ENZO Olive Oil Company Medium (Clovis), Cobram Estate Mild (Woodland), Olive Crush Farms Arbequina (Valley Springs), Mangini Ranch Mission (Wallace)
  • Italian Blends: Partridge Family Olive Co. North Points (Paso Robles), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Eleganza Elite (San Miguel), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Tuscaneiki (San Miguel)
  • Italian Singles: Rio Bravo Ranch Coratina (Bakersfield)
  • Other Blends: OH Olive Oil (Bakersfield)
  • Other Singles: Rosenthal Olive Ranch Koroneiki (Madera), Organic Roots Koroneiki (Maxwell), ENZO Olive Oil Company Delicate (Clovis)

 

Flavored Olive Oils:

Gold Medal Winners

  • Citrus: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Lavish Lime (Lodi), ENZO Olive Oil Company Organic Clementine Crush (Clovis)
  • Herbal: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Bountiful Basil (Lodi), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Rustic Rosemary (Lodi), Sciabica’s California Olive Oil Basil (Modesto)
  • Pepper: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Habanero (Lodi), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Hot Virgin Jalapeno (Lodi), The Olive Press Jalapeno (Sonoma), Sciabica’s California Olive Oil Jalapeno (Modesto)

Silver Medal Winners

  • Citrus: Coldani Olive Ranch’s Calivirgin Lusty Lemon (Lodi), Sciabica’s California Olive Oil Lemon (Modesto), ENZO Olive Oil Company Organic Lemon Crush (Clovis)
  • Herbal: Enzo Olive Oil Company Organic Basil Crush (Clovis)
  • Pepper: ENZO Olive Oil Company Organic Fresno Chili Crush (Clovis), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Jalapeno Garlic (Lodi)
  • Other: Coldani Olive Ranch Guilty Garlic (Lodi), Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Smoked (San Miguel)

 

Congratulations again for all our entrants to help make the 7th Annual SJVOOC a success! For more details on this year’s competition, click here!

American Trucking Show This Weekend | April 15 – 16

Looking for a job in the trucking industry? Join the American Trucking Show on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Fresno Fairgrounds to learn more about the different job opportunities in the trucking industry such as office administration, safety maintenance, mechanics, dispatchers plus more! Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

 

To register, click here! For more information, text (559) 701-8000.

Mark Your Calendars for the Early Discounted Pre-Sale for BFF Club Members | April 12 – 29

Mark your calendars! The exclusive online only BFF Club Pre-Sale is just around the corner! Beginning Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. until Friday, April 29 at 11:59 p.m., all BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets (regular price $12 for adults and $8 for children, seniors and military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)
  • Purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for only $33 (regular price $35 M-Th and $40 Fri – Sun)

These savings will be available for a limited amount of time, so be sure to take advantage of them! They’re the perfect gift for Mother’s Day gifts, Graduation gifts and more! A special password will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members on Monday, April 11 that will give you access to the pre-sale!

Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up here to get your discounted 2022 Big Fresno Fair tickets!

Celebrate With Some Color at the Holi Festival | April 16

Splash into Spring with some color as the Hidden Wealth Foundation & Non-Stop Bhangra Present The 1st Annual Holi Festival on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Enjoy live music, drummers, dancing, food and drinks, local vendors and of course, vibrant colors! Tickets are $25 per person and kids 5 and under are FREE. Purchase before April 10 and receive the early bird deal of $15 per person for groups of 4 or more. Come out with the family to join in on the fun and don’t forget to wear all white!

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.