Discover the tapestry of Fresno County’s past come alive this Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum. Experience award-winning exhibits showcasing historic artifacts and stories that highlight Fresno County’s heritage and the history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. Audio tours are available to enhance your museum journey guided by our knowledgeable docents.
The scariest nights of the year are arriving early to the Fresno Fairgrounds for an event you will not want to miss with The Hauntmare Expo! This two-day event will be held Saturday, August 17 through Sunday, August 18. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $35, $60 and $90. The Hauntmare Expo has attractions for everyone including exhibits, costume contests, special guests and more!
Save the date for the 14th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive, kicking off Tuesday, August 27 through Monday, October 14! There will also be a special launch event in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 27 from 5 a.m. – 4 p.m., where donors will receive a BOGO voucher for admission to the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, a special commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last), tasty corn dogs and kettle corn, plus be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets!
It’s a win-win-win! Donors get BOGO Fair Admission, chance to win prizes AND can save a life!
The Central Valley is in critical need of blood. Come out to The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 14th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive and save a Valley life! 🩸 For more details, click here.
The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is less than one week away! Save the date for the 13th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds. The Fair is looking for individuals who can provide excellent customer service in a lively and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:
Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
Ticket Takers
Parking Attendants
Customer Service Representatives
Janitorial Staff
Maintenance Crew
Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance, Customer Service Representatives)
Security Guards
Concessions
And many more opportunities!
Volunteer opportunities are also open! Be sure to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, www.fresnofair.com/employment
Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11! Here’s which races you can wager on:
August 10 | Arlington Million | $1,000,000
August 10 | Beverly D. | $500,000
August 10 | Secretariat Stakes | $500,000
August 10 | Sorrento Stakes | $150,000
August 10 | Yellow Ribbon Handicap | $200,000
August 10 | Fourstardave Handicap | $500,000
August 10 | Saratoga Special Stakes | $500,000
August 10 |Canadian Stakes | $200,000
August 11 | Best Pal Stakes | $150,000
NOTE: The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.
Prepare yourself for an exciting evening of Jiu Jitsu at Future Fight Starz, brought to you by Who You With Promotions on Saturday, August 10 at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Agricultural Building. Doors open at 4 p.m. and fights start at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $50 – $700. Come out to watch these incredible fighters square off!
For more information on purchasing tickets, click here!
We’re excited to announce that rock royalty George Thorogood and The Destroyers will be making a stop in Fresno on Friday, October 11 during their Bad All Over the World – 50 Years of Rock Tour, as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series in the Paul Paul Theater at The Big Fresno Fair presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota. Ticket prices are: $50, $45, $35 and $30.
The George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Bad All Over the World – 50 Years of Rock concert will go on sale first to Big Fair Fan (BFF) Club members, the Fair’s free email newsletter, as part of an online-only pre-sale starting on Monday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. and going until Sunday, August 18 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 (online only) beginning Monday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
A special password was sent today to BFF Club Members only. Know someone who isn’t part of the BFF Club but would like to purchase their concert tickets AND receive 50% off Fair admission ahead of time? Tell them to sign up for free here!
Have you entered your masterpiece in the 2024 Competitive Exhibits yet? Don’t wait any longer! The deadline for online submissions is Friday, September 6 at midnight. All entries must be submitted online. Don’t miss your chance to display your talent at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!
For more information about Competitive Exhibits, click here!
What a brew-tiful Friyay to celebrate International Beer Day! 🍻
Get into the spirit and be sure to purchase your tickets to the Fair’s annual Beer & Wine Fest happening Saturday, October 5 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. during live horse racing at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than 20 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 cigar vendors and more.
Tickets are $25 for the event only (Fair admission NOT included) and $7 for a Designated Driver ticket. Must be 21 and over to attend.
