The Big Fresno Fair

Fresno Hmong New Year Festivities Kick Off TODAY! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds as the Fresno Hmong New Year kicks off TODAY through Sun, 12/31 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. Here are a few things to know before you gO:

✔General Admission is $12,

✔ Kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8.

✔ Kids 5 and under are free!

✔ Tickets also available at the Chance and Butler gates (cash only).

✔ Parking is $10.

Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

To purchase tickets, click here! For more information on the event, click here.

Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

Celebrate National Candy Cane Day With This Tasty Fudge Recipe!

If you still have some extra candy canes hanging on your tree, use them to create this tasty Mint Oreo Fudge for National Candy Cane Day. Check out the graphics for a delicious and easy recipe from Taste of Home! 🍫❤

For tips from the baker, visit their website here.

Think you have an award-winning confection or fudge recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Let us know if you make this recipe in the comments!

Fair Admin Office Closed for the Holidays! | December 15 – January 2

Christmas lights; text: office closed for the holidays

The Big Fresno Fair Administration Office will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 25 and will re-open again to the public on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy (and safe) New Year!

What Are You Looking Forward To in 2023?

Can you believe that 2024 is just 10 days away!? Which means that the 2024 Big Fresno Fair is just 285 days away (yes…we’re counting)!

What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward to!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14!

Fresno Hmong New Year Kicks Off Next Thursday! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Fresno Hmong New Year beginning Thursday, December 28 through Sunday, December 31 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. General Admission is $12, kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8. Plus, kids 5 and under are free! Tickets also available at the Chance and Butler gates. Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

To purchase tickets, click here! For more information on the event, click here.

📸 Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

National Bake Cookies Day is Today So Here’s a Recipe for YOU!

Pour yourself a glass of milk because it’s National Bake Cookies Day! Check out the graphics for a Red Velvet Cookie recipe to try this holiday season from the Food Network!

For tips from the baker, visit their website here.

Think you have an award-winning cookie recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 🥧🥐

We Want to Hear From You! Take Our Survey and Be Entered-To-Win Prizes!

we want to hear from you! please take our survey; 3 grounds entertainers - smiling

We want to hear from you! Please take our survey and as a “Thank You”, you will automatically be entered-to-win an “Ultimate Fair Pack” or one of four Season Passes good for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2 – 14! The “Ultimate Fair Pack” includes:

✔ 4 Adult Admission tickets

✔ 4 Horse Racing Reserved Seats

✔ 4 tickets to the concert of your choice

✔ 1 parking pass

Deadline to complete survey is Thursday, December 28. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, January 3, 2024!

Click here to take the survey.

Award-Winning Museums Open to Public This Saturday! | December 16

The Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum will be open to the public one last time in 2023! Join us on Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to take a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission is free but donations are welcome! Free parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

To learn more about both museums, click here.

Try This Lemon Berry Tartlet Recipe for National Pastry Day!

Today is National Pastry Day and we’ve got a tasty recipe for you to try this holiday season! Check out the graphics for this tasty Lemon Berry Tartlet recipe by AllRecipes.com!

Think you have an award-winning pastry recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 🥧🥐

Christmas Tree Inspiration from the Competitive Exhibits Program!

Here’s some Christmas tree inspo for you! Check out how beautiful and unique these decorated trees are that received a blue ribbon in the 2023 Competitive Exhibits at The Big Fresno Fair!

Did you know that there’s a Trim-A-Tree contest that takes place each year in the Competitive Exhibits program? Most trees are made with handmade skirts and ornaments! Consider entering next year in the 2024 Competitive Exhibits! More details will be available on our next Spring!