The Big Fresno Fair

Bridal Expo Happening Sunday, November 17 at the Fresno Fairgrounds!

Getting engaged and planning your wedding? Join us at the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet a diverse group of wedding professionals ready to assist you in finding your dream gown, reception venue, photographer, music, menu, and honeymoon options. Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows, live DJ demonstrations, and a chance to win exciting prizes! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.

To register, click here.

Wager on Some BIG Stakes | November 15 – 17

Another big weekend of stakes races happens November 15-17 and we have a spot where you can catch all the action! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:

November 16 | Kennedy Road Stakes | $175,000
November 17 | Bob Hope 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.

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

We want to hear from you! Take our survey; two, women farmer clowns

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 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12! 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 Monday, December 16. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Click here to take the survey.

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | November 16

Did you know that you can visit both the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of the month? Join us on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission and parking are free, with parking available in the Chance Ave. lot. Enjoy audio tours and knowledgeable Museum docents to guide you through your visit.

For more details on both museums, click here.

The Valley Deaf Festival Happens This Saturday, November 16

Don’t miss the 33^rd Annual Valley Deaf Festival on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jr. Exhibits Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This year’s theme is “Center of Deaf Wizardry: Chambers of Quadwizards” with featured entertainment, food, vendors, games, activities for kids and much more! Ticket prices range from $5 – $10; children 3 and under are free! This event is brought to you by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Parking is free.

For more information, click here.

Office Closed Observance of Veterans Day

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G.K. Chesterton, Author

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12.

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.