Month: December 2024

Today is the Final Day of the Hmong New Year Celebration!

Today is the final day to attend the Fresno Hmong New Year at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Hours today are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dances to follow! Head down to the Fairgrounds one last time to celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Butler Lot and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.

 

Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!

 

For more details, visit their Facebook here.

Fresno Hmong New Year Happening NOW – December 31

The largest Hmong cultural celebration is happening NOW at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year, NOW through Tuesday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Butler Lot and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.

Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!

For more details, visit their Facebook: www.facebook.com/FresnoNewYear.

Flashback Friday to Butler Gate From 1941 to Today

“Strolling the grounds of the Fresno District Fair often proved to be the most popular pastime of all” – Claude C. “Pop” Laval, October 4, 1941

 

Happy Flashback Friday! From 1941 to now—decades may separate these moments, but the memories are timeless.

 

Photo Credits: The Fresno Fair: As seen through the lens of Claude C. “Pop” Laval by Elizabeth M. Laval.

Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight: Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Today’s Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight goes to American Rock Legends, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and their 2019 performance at The Big Fresno Fair! CCR is best known for their songs “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising” and so much more!

 

Let us know your favorite Creedence Clearwater Revisited songs in the comments below!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 26 – 29

Watch & Wager With Us! Teal

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, December 26 – 29! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

 

  • December 26 | American Oaks | $300,000
  • December 26 | La Brea Stakes | $300,000
  • December 26 | Malibu Stakes | $300,000
  • December 26 | Mathis Mile Stakes | $200,000
  • December 26 | San Antonio Stakes | $200,000
  • December 26 | San Gabriel Stakes | $200,000
  • December 27 | Robert J. Rankel Stakes | $100,000
  • December 28 | Mr. Prospector Stakes | $150,000
  • December 28 | Joe Hernandez Stakes | $200,000
  • December 28 | Las Flores Stakes | $100,000

 

The Starting Gate is located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sundays 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. 

Fresno Hmong New Year Kicks Off Next Thursday! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year happening Saturday, December 28 through Tuesday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Bulter Lot and Maple Butler Lot; and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.

 

Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!

 

For more details, visit their Facebook here.

 

Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

Flashback Friday to the Carnival from 1939 – 2024

Happy Flashback Friday! From the carnival in 1939 to today, it’s incredible to see how much our Fair has evolved! From the classic rides and games to the iconic food stands and live entertainment, each year brings something new while keeping that timeless fair magic alive. 🌟 🎡

 

“Plenty of other, braver, souls were more than happy to spend a dime for a yearly thrill on the “Ridee-O” – September 1939

 

Photo Credits: The Fresno Fair: As seen through the lens of Claude C. “Pop” Laval by Elizabeth M. Laval.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 19-22

Watch & wager with us; Big Fresno Fair logo, Starting Gate logo; horses racing with jockeys; purple background

Don’t miss out on the action at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate! Watch and wager on some of the biggest stakes races happening December 19 – 22! Here are the races to wager on and win some BIG money:

 

  • December 21 | Fort Lauderdale Stakes | $200,000
  • December 21 | Harlan’s Holiday Stakes | $150,000
  • December 21 | Suwannee River Stakes | $150,000

 

The Starting Gate is back in its original spot, located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours of operation are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  and Fridays – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Entry into The Starting Gate is $6, and parking is FREE! For any racing-related questions, please reach out to Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

National Bake Cookies Day is Today So Here’s a Recipe for YOU!

Nothing says home like the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies. Happy National Bake Cookies Day! Here’s a tasty Italian Lemon Cookie recipe for you to try to celebrate! Recipe by Jane Sweeney at Delish!

 

For tips from the baker, visit their website here. 

 

Think you have an award-winning cookie recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 🥧🥐