The Big Fresno Fair

Monster Truck Nitro Tour | November 16

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, November 16! 🎉 Get ready to witness the power and thrill of 10,000-pound monster trucks as they battle it out in exhilarating races, show off their wheelies, and take the stage with jaw-dropping freestyle performances. Here’s a few things to know:

Show #1 | 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Show #2 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tickets range $15 -$70 (plus fees)
Children 2 and under are free!
Parking is $10 in the Carnival Lot (Cesar Chavez Blvd)

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!

Try this Fresh and Flavorful Cranberry Sauce Recipe for your next Holiday Gathering!

With the holidays approaching, we have some fantastic recipes for you to explore! Enjoy this delicious cranberry sauce recipe from www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com.

Think you have an award-winning recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned as we feature more holiday recipes throughout the month!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 8 – 10

Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, November 8 – 10! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

November 8 | Pebbles Stakes | $175,000
November 8 | Hill Prince Stakes | $200,000
November 9 | Red Smith | $300,000
November 9 | Autumn Stakes | $175,000
November 9 | Maple Leaf Stakes | $135,000
November 9 | Bessarabian Stakes | $135,000
November 10 | Long Island | $300,000

The Starting Gates is located 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.

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | November 9 & 10

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter, is back with an exciting weekend of Autocross racing in the Carnival Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the thrill of driving your car to the limit and compete safely in SCCA time trials! Spectating is FREE, so come out and enjoy the action!

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 1 – 3

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 1-3! Here’s which races you can wager on:

November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies | $2,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | $1,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf | $1,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Bayakoa Stakes | $200,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Classic | $7,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile | $1,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Distaff | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Mile | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf | $5,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Goldikova Stakes | $300,000
November 3 | Grey Stakes | $135,000
November 3 | Mazarine Stakes | $135,000

Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Special hours for the Breeders’ Cup is November 1 at 9:30 a.m. and November 2 and 9 a.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.