Month: August 2023

Beer & Wine Fest Tickets On-Sale Now!

beer & wine fest

Cheers to good times at the 3rd annual Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than a dozen 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 event only (no Fair admission included) and $5 for a Designated Driver ticket. Tickets are on-sale NOW! For more details, click here!

Don’t Forget to Submit Your Competitive Exhibits Entries! Deadline Approaching Soon!

Have you submitted your work of art into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits? What are you waiting for?! The deadline to submit online entries is Friday, September 8 by midnight. All entries must be submitted online only. Submit today and showcase your talent at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

For more details on Competitive Exhibits, click here!

Special “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Launch Event | Tuesday, August 29!

pint for a pass launch event august 29

The “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Special Launch Event is on Tuesday, August 29 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Commerce Building! Come out and help save a life and be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets, plus donors get free corns dogs and kettle corn (yum!).

 

Sign-up online here to secure your appointment! Walk-ins will also be welcome.

 

The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 13th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive will run from Tuesday, August 29 until Saturday, October 14! Donate during this timeframe at one of the donor center locations and get a BOGO Fair admission ticket voucher, plus be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets!

 

For more details, click here!

Two More Concerts Announced as Part of the Table Mountain Concert Series Line-up!

We’re almost done announcing our FULL concert line-up! Join us on opening day and the last night of the 2023 Big Fresno Fair for the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero for these two dynamic shows: 

An exclusive online only pre-sale just for YOU, our Big Fair Fan Club Members starts Thursday, August 24 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, August 27 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club Member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public at the box office or online on Monday, August 28 at 10 a.m. Box Office hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A special password will be emailed to Big Fair Fan Club Members on Wednesday, August 23. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member but would like to get their tickets ahead of time? Tell them to sign up here!

12th Annual Job Fair This Thursday | August 24

Join us on Thursday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the 12th Annual Job Fair! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:

 

  • Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
  • Ticket Takers
  • Parking Attendants
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Janitorial Staff
  • Maintenance
  • Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)
  • Security Guards
  • Concessions
  • And Many More!

 

Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!

Cali Creaming Fresno Car Show Next Saturday | August 26

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Carnival Lot for the Cali Creaming Fresno Car Show on Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Admission is $25 to spectate. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is FREE! Check out the finest show cars, models, music, games, automotive vendors, awards, giveaways plus so much more!

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

Cali Creaming Car Show

Register Your Class For Our Fair Education Program!

students sitting in a row

We’re excited to welcome back our Fair Education Program, developed in conjunction with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and sponsored by Valley Children’s Healthcare, Meyers Water Bank & Wildlife Project, EECU and Fresno County Transportation Authority Measure C!

 

The Fair Education Program allows students kindergarten through 8th grade to visit the Fairgrounds FREE of charge in an effort to learn about the Valley’s rich agricultural heritage, as well as experience photography, painting, jam making, machinery, sewing, rock sculpting and more! The Fair Education Program dates are Thursday, October 5; Friday, October 6; Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13.

 

Registration is now open! Spots fill up fast! Register your class today here!

Your Weekend Plans Await at the Fresno County Historical Museum!

museum open every 3rd saturday

Another warm weekend calls for a COOL activity! Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum this Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Enter into the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest Today!

Have an award-winning recipe in your cookbook? Then enter into the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest as part of the 2023 Competitive Exhibits program for your chance to win brand-new Kitchen Aid Mixer!

 

Entries can include, but are not limited to, a bar, bite, mix, cookie, muffin or anything considered snackable. Recipe must include products from Sun-Maid Growers of California. Let your imagination be your guide! Entries must be submitted online on September 8 by 11:59 p.m.

 

For complete contest details on the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest, refer to Division 826 in the Home Arts section of the Competitive Exhibits handbook. More details here.

Big Fresno Fair Box Office Hours – Now Open!

box office hours

We’re just 51 days until the 2023 Big Fresno Fair which means our Box Office is officially open to the public! Purchase your concert, horse racing and admission tickets in-person at our Box Office beginning Monday, August 14. Hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

For more general information, please visit our website at www.fresnofair.com/info.