Month: January 2023

Anime Gaming Expo This Weekend! | February 4 – 5

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds this weekend for the Anime Gaming Expo on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.! Here are the details:

 

  • Admission is $15 on Saturday; $10 on Sunday
  • Two-Day Weekend admission passes are $20
  • VIP admission is $50

Participate in gaming tournaments for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Tekken7, Street Fighter V and Smash Bros: Ultimate. Plus, trade card games like Pokemon, Digimon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! There will also be over 100 vendors and artists to shop from, and special appearances from famous voice actors, guest cosplayers and more.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Win Tickets to Jurassic Empire Happening January 28 – 29!

Jurassic Empire RETURNS to the Fresno Fairgrounds this weekend and we have your chance to win four (4) FREE tickets! All you have to do is head to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and follow the contest instructions on the post! Winner will be chosen on Friday, January 27 at noon.

Jurassic Empire happens on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Times are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $25 for adults and children. Kids under 2 are free! For more details on the event, visit www.jurassicempire.com.

Spa & Hot Tub Sale This Weekend | January 27 – 29

Spa & Hot Tub Sale happening January 27 – January 29

The Spa & Hot Tub Sale happens this weekend beginning Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29 in the Industry Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday/Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are FREE!

 

For more events happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds, click here.

Pegasus World Cup is This Weekend | January 28

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to see who will take the title during the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 28! Watch and wager live via satellite with over $13.6 million in purse money! Gates open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to know before heading to The Starting Gate:

  • Admission is $6
  • No reservations required
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter on Butler Ave.
  • Food will be available on-site for purchase
  • No outside food or beverages will be allowed in. 

For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Bring the Whole Family to Jurassic Empire This Weekend | January 28 – 29

Experience moving, breathing and walking dinosaurs at Jurassic Empire this Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Commerce Building! Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled dinosaur adventure to learn about dinosaurs from different eras, dig for fossils, enjoy fun activities and so much more! Here’s the details:

  • Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Adult admission (ages 13+) is $25
  • Child admission (ages 2 – 12) is $25
  • Child VIP admission is $28
  • Kids 2 and under are free

For more information, click here.

Circus Alegria at the Fresno Fairgrounds | January 12 – 22

The dinosaurs have arrived to Fresno! Gather your family and head on over to the Fresno Fairgrounds for Circus Alegria, beginning Thursday, January 12 through Sunday, January 22 in the Butler Parking Lot. Tickets range from $35 – $40 and can be purchased online or at their Box Office located at Mosqueda Park (Southeast Corner of Maple & Butler). Receive $5 off when you show this post at their Box Office when purchasing tickets! Below are showtimes:

 

  • Weekdays | 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday | 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

 

You won’t want to miss this amazing show featuring illuminated horses, contortionists, jugglers, clowns, plus so much more! For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Happy Old Rock Day! | Gem & Minerals Highlight

Whatever you do, always keep your coal 😎

 

Happy Old Rock Day! Have you checked out the Gem & Mineral exhibit while visiting The Big Fresno Fair? Each year, there are approximately 100 variations of gems and minerals on display where you can learn many of the unique and interesting facts about special gems & minerals such as agate, obsidian, amethyst, jade, plus more! Have you checked out the Gem & Mineral exhibit on your visit to the Fair?