“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” —Cardinal Meymillod
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there who inspire with their love, strength, and endless support. Today, and every day, we celebrate you! 💐♥
Send this to your mom to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day! 📲♥
SWERV Fest car show is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Commerce Building! Enjoy car showcases, music and entertainment, car awards, food and drinks, shopping plus more! Tickets are $21 and children 12 and under are free. Parking is available for $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot.
For more details, visit their website here.
Race your car and head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Infield Lot for the Rallycross dirt auto racing on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Just enter off Kings Canyon Ave. This event is free to spectate. Entry fee to race varies. Must have a valid driver’s license or driver’s permit (must be accompanied by licensed driver to compete).
To sign-up and for more info, click here.
Having trouble passing smog and registering your car? Then join Valley CAN at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Tune In & Tune Up event on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Kings Canyon Lot. Valley residents can get a free emissions test. If your car fails the smog test, those eligible will receive a $500 voucher to use at a local smog shop for repairs. Gates may open as early as 6:30 a.m. Please expect a 2+ hour wait.
For more details, click here.
“Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding.”—William Arthur Ward
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎🏫 Have you marked your calendar for the Fair Education Program 2024 Big Fresno Fair? This program invites kindergarten through eighth grade students (in public, private, charter or home school classes) to visit the Fair FREE and learn in an educational, hands-on setting that touts curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
2024 Fair Education Program dates are October 3, 4, 10 and 11. If you would like your class to participate fill out an application online now. Spots will fill quick so be sure to register early and assure your spot on this incredible educational experience! To register and for more details, click here.
Tickets are on-sale NOW to the general public for our first four concerts as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Get your tickets NOW for:
For details and ticket prices, visit our concert page here.
ARTIST UPDATE!
“Unfortunately, due to unforeseen travel issues – Harbhajan Mann will not perform on Wednesday. Miss Pooja will now perform as part of our APCA 10th Annual Buyers Trade Show.”
– Kewal Krishan, Executive Director, APCA
The American Petroleum and Convenience Store Association will host its 10th Annual Buyer’s Trade Show on Wednesday, May 8 from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Industry Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! The trade show will also feature a special live concert by Miss Pooja from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Paul Paul Theater. Trade show registration is FREE (does not include concert). Tickets to the concert are $50. Parking is available for $10 in the Chance Parking lot.
For more details, click here. To purchase tickets to the Miss Pooja concert, click here.
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 3 and on Saturday, May 4 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:
Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. For more details, click here.
The Big Fresno Fair is excited to reveal the winners of the 9th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC)! Congratulations to this year’s “Best of” winners:
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:
Silver Medal Winners:
Flavored Olive Oils:
Gold Medal Winners
Silver Medal Winners
Congratulations again for all our entrants to help make the 9th Annual SJVOOC a success! For more details on this year’s competition, click here!