Month: November 2024

Check Out These Holiday Events Happening Throughout Fresno County!  

Things To Do in Fresno County This Holiday Season

The holiday season is finally here and we have a list of must-do activities for you, your family and friends to enjoy throughout Fresno County to get you into the holiday spirit!

 

  1. November 30 | 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Drone Show at Table Mountain Casino Resort (FREE) – Fresno 
  2. NOW – January 12 | Hanford Winter Wonderland
  3. NOW – February 1 | IllumiNature at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
  4. December 2024 | Fresno X-Mas Lights Guide
  5. December 1 – 25 | Candy Cane Lane – Clovis (FREE) 
  6. December 7 | Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  7. December 3 – 25 | Christmas Tree Lane (FREE) – Fresno
  8. December 4 | 41st Annual Tree Lighting (FREE) – Sanger
  9. December 6 | Christmas in the Park (FREE) – Reedley
  10. December 7 – December 12 | Christmas at Kearney Mansion – Fresno 
  11. December 8 | Here Comes Santa! At Clovis Veterans Memorial District (FREE) 
  12. December 10 – January 12 | Downtown Fresno Ice Rink
  13. December 14 | 95th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  14. December 14 | 13th Annual Jingle Bell Run – Fresno 
  15. December 14 | 4th Annual Winter Wonderland at Storyland
  16. December 14 | Kerman Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  17. December 15 | Fresno Art Museum’s Holiday Family Day (FREE) 
  18. December 21 | World Ballet Series: The Nutcracker at the William Saroyan Theater
  19. December 21 | Fresno County Historical Museum Tour (FREE) – Fresno Fairgrounds
  20. December 28 – 31 | Hmong New Year Celebration – Fresno Fairgrounds

 

Happy holidays from your BFFs at The Big Fresno Fair! 🎄✨

Happy Thanksgiving from our Big Fresno Fair Family to Yours!

Wishing Your a Happy Thanksgiving! From The Big Fresno Fair in white font

“Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Aurthur Ward

 

We are grateful today and every day for our staff, vendors, exhibitors, entertainers, community and safety partners and, of course, OUR COMMUNITY! Happy Thanksgiving from our Big Fresno Fair family to yours!

 

 Let us know what you’re thankful for!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 28 – Dec 1

Watch & Wager With Us! Teal

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 28 – December 1! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • November 29 | Hollywood Turf Cup | $200,000
  • November 30 | Comely Stakes | $200,000
  • November 30 | Hollywood Derby | $300,000
  • November 30 | Jimmy Durante Stakes | $100,000
  • November 30 | Seabiscuit Handicap | $200,000

 

The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. 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! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Pumpkin Pie Recipe of the Year for the Holiday Season is Finally Here!

Thanksgiving is less than a week away! So today, we have an amazing Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Crunch recipe for you to try this holiday season! Check out the graphics for this tasty Pumpkin Pie recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay from the Food Network Magazine!

 

Do you think you make an award-winning pie? Submit your special pumpkin pie recipe into the 2025 Arleen Owen Legacy Pie Contest in our 2025 Competitive Exhibits program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring.  Stay tuned for more holiday recipes throughout the season!

Card & Collectible Show Happens at the Fresno Fairgrounds | November 23

The Big Fresno Card & Collectibles Show happens this Saturday, November 23 in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Collectors can buy, sell and trade sports cards, Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, toys, collectibles and more! Show hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Trade Night hours are 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free! Free parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.

The Big Fresno Card Show November 23 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | November 21 – 24

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | November 21 – 24

Join us for another big weekend of stakes races at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to watch and wager with us! Here’s which races to check out:

 

  • November 23 | Native Diver Stakes | $100,000
  • November 24 | Red Carpet Stakes | $100,000

 

The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. 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! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Make a Jalapeno Cornbread For Your Next Holiday Gathering!

Cold day? This Jalapeno Cornbread recipe from loveandlemons.com is the perfect side dish for soup or chili! Check out the graphics to try this recipe for your next gathering!

 

Do you think you have the best bread baking skills in town? Create and submit into our 2025 Home Arts exhibits. More details to be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned for more holiday recipes throughout the month!

Trail Blazer Expo Happens Next Weekend at Fresno Fairgrounds! | Nov 16 & 17

Anime Gaming Con Trail Blazer Expo

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industrial Education building for the Trail Blazer Expo on November 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! The special 2-day event will feature special voice actors, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, vendors, artists and more! Tickets range from $12 – $40. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult admission. Parking is free in the Chance Lot only.

 

For more details, visit their website here.