Month: January 2025

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds! | February 1 & 2

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter has two special events happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, February 1 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, February 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Saturday is the Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School ($125 per teen driver) and on Sunday is the Police Autocross Charity Challenge ($125 donation for SCCA members; $145 donation for non-members). Both events free to spectate only!

 

For more details about SCCA – Fresno and for ways to register for future autocross events, click here.

Enter Today for the 10th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition!

enter now Big Fresno Fair San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition 2025

The 10th annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC) is now underway! All commercial olive oil producers in California can now submit their extra virgin or flavored olive oil varieties NOW through Friday, March 28 at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 1. Awards will be given out for Best of Show, Best of the Valley – as well as Gold and Silver medal winners.

 

For complete details and rules, visit our website here.  

Anime Gaming Con 2025 This Weekend at the Fairgrounds!

The Anime Gaming Con 2025 is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds this weekend, February 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.! Don’t miss this 2-day event with anime, gaming, tournaments, cosplayers and special guests, arcade zone plus so much more! Tickets range from $10 – $20 (plus fees). Children 10 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult with ticket). Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

 

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

It’s National Chocolate Cake Day!

Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! 🎂

 

Today, we’re celebrating with a rich and decadent twist on a classic — Chocolate Cake! Thanks to Food Network, we’ve got the perfect recipe to bring some homemade sweetness to your kitchen. 🍫

 

As you enjoy baking (and eating!) this chocolate-y delight, don’t forget that the 2025 Big Fresno Fair will be here before you know it! 🍰 Ready to show off your baking skills? Submit your entries for the 2025 Competitive Exhibits for a chance to win and be part of the sweetest tradition at the Fair!

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds! | January 25 & 26

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter returns for yet another action-packed day of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Drive your car at the limit and compete safely with SCCA time trials! This event is FREE to spectate.

 

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

🥧🍑 Happy National Pie Day! 🥧🍑

🥧🍑 Happy National Pie Day! 🥧🍑

 

What better way to celebrate than with a homemade Country Peach Pie? We’ve got the perfect recipe from Food Network that will bring a sweet touch to your day.

 

As you enjoy making and tasting your pie, keep in mind that the 2025 Arleen Owen’s Legacy Pie Contest at The Big Fresno Fair is just around the corner. 🍰 If you’re ready to show off your baking skills, now’s the time to submit your pie for a chance to win.

 

We can’t wait to see all of you for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12! 🏆✨

Pegasus World Cup This Weekend | January 25

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to see who will take the title during the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 25! Watch and wager live via satellite with $3 million in purse money! Gates open at 9:45a a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $6 and parking is free!

 

Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.

 

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | January 23 – 26

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, January 23 – 26! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

 

  • January 25 | Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes: $1,000,000
  • January 25 | Fred Hooper Stakes: $150,000
  • January 25 | La Prevoyante Handicap: $150,000
  • January 25 | W.L. McKnight Handicap: $200,000
  • January 25 | Pegasus World Cup Invitational: $3,000,000 
  • January 25 | Inside Information Stakes: $200,000
  • January 25 | Pegasus Filly and Mare Turk Stakes: $200,000
  • January 25 | Houston Ladies Classic Stakes: $300,000
  • January 25 | Southwest Stakes: $1,000,000
  • January 25 | San Pasqual Stakes: $200,000

 

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. 

Mujeres Market This Saturday! | January 18

The Mujeres Markets makes its way to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 18 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Industrial Education building! This all-women’s market features various clothing, jewelry and food vendors, raffle prizes, music plus so much more! Stop by to support local women owned businesses. 💗 Admission and parking are free! Just enter through the Chance entrance gate.

 

For more details, visit their Instagram page here.