Month: December 2024

Throwback Thursday to Horse Racing from 1916 to Present Day!

For our first Throwback Thursday of the month, we’re taking you all the way back to 1916 to meet five equine champions! Back then, a $1,000 purse was up for grabs in both the trotting and pacing events, and these incredible horses made history on the track.

 

Left to Right: Belle, Robin, Buck Thomas, Weed Patch, and Queen—just a few of the legendary horses that raced at the fair’s early events.

 

Since then, Horse Racing at The Big Fresno Fair has grown with new technology, exciting modern races, and even bigger prizes. 🏆 🏇

 

Stay tuned this spring for more details about Horse Racing at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair!

 

Photo Credits: Windows of the Past: 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 5-8

Watch & Wager With Us at The Starting Gate

Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening December 7! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • December 7 | Cigar Mile Handicap | $500,000
  • December 7 | Demoiselle Stakes | $250,000
  • December 7 | Go for Wand | $200,000
  • December 7 | Remsen Stakes | $250,000
  • December 7 | Starlet | $200,000
  • December 7 | Valedictory Stakes | $135,000

 

The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Fridays – Sunday. 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. 

Today is National Cookie Day So We Have an Amazing Recipe for You!

It’s National Cookie Day and we’re celebrating with the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe! Check out the graphics for a Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe to try this holiday season from the Food Network! 🍪🍫

 

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! 🥧🥐

American Cornhole – Fresno Major This Weekend | December 6-7

Fresno Major ACO Season XX Fresno Fairgrounds December 6 - 7, 2024 Fresno, CA

Catch all the action at the American Cornhole Tournament at the Fresno Fairgrounds, December 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Whether you’re a fan or a player, don’t miss out on the competition. For tickets and registration, please email registration@americancornhole.com.🏆🎯

 

For more details and to fill out an application, click here.