Celebrate Floral Design Day! 
Flowers bring beauty, creativity, and artistry to life, and what better way to showcase your talent than at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? Whether you’re an experienced floral designer or just love arranging flowers, this is your chance to show off your skills! 
Stay tuned—more details on how to enter your floral designs are coming soon! 
The 2025 Spring Fresno Home & Garden Show is almost here! Join us March 7–9 at the Fresno Fairgrounds for California’s largest and most anticipated Home Show, now in its 39th year! With nearly 300 vendors, you can shop for your home, attend gardening workshops, tour tiny homes, support local artisans, and enjoy great food, drinks, and live music. The event runs daily from 10 AM – 5 PM, with admission at $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (60+), and free for kids 12 & under. Parking is available for $15 at the Chance Ave Lot and $10 at the Cesar Chavez Blvd & Butler Ave Lot. Don’t miss this must-visit event filled with inspiration, innovation, and fun!
We miss the view 
Happy National Carnival Day! Drop in the comments what your favorite carnival ride is! 
Don’t miss the 21st Annual Fresno Tattoo Expo on Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Come out and check out some of the best artists from all over, enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, tasty food and more! Tickets are $20 each day or $30 for the weekend pass. Kids 12 years old and under are free!
For more details, visit their Instagram page here.
The Fresno Bee’s 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice awards are back! Be sure to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in these five categories:
The deadline to vote is Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. To cast your vote, click here! You can vote daily in the link provided. Thank you in advance for voting for us!
When it comes to fair food, which one are you reaching for first? The classic Corndog or our famous Soft Tacos? 
Let us know your favorite in the comments below!
We are deeply heartbroken by the passing of our dear friend, Al Smith. A true leader and champion of the Fresno community, Al was a towering figure in business and broadcasting, leaving a lasting mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. His unmistakable voice and storytelling brilliance brought history to life on KMJ radio’s “Legends & Legacies” feature and continue to guide visitors through the Fresno County Historical Museum’s exhibits on our audio tours. His impact, leadership and legacy will be felt for generations to come.
Al Smith, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 15, according to multiple online posts. He is remembered as a charismatic leader known for his booming voice and ability to make each person he encountered feel special (The Business Journal).
Check out this clip of Al Smith’s interview during the Heritage Talks videos, which also plays on the second floor of the museum.
It’s National Love Your Pet Day and us at the Fair love our furry little BFFs!
We always enjoy seeing families adopt their furry friends at The Big Fresno Fair and, of course, watching them race in the famous Derby Dog Dash! 
We want to know (we really do…) what your pets’ names are! Drop them down in the comments. 
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, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 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.
Big races mean big opportunities! 
Join us at The Starting Gate to watch and wager on the action. With high-stakes races happening, there’s no better time to get in on the excitement and take your shot at a big win. Here’s which races to check out:
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.