Robotics Competition This Weekend!
Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds April 3-6 for an action-packed Robotics Competition! Free to spectate! Tour the pits, meet the teams, and cheer on your favorites! The competition runs from 7:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Agriculture Buildings, with FREE parking in the Chance lot next to the entrance. Don’t miss the excitement!
For more details, click here!
Mutts in Motion Flyball Tournament is racing to the Fresno Fairgrounds on April 5 & 6, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Watch talented dogs from CA, NV, OR & WA compete in high-speed races in the Industry Commerce Building! 
FREE to watch & free parking in the Carnival Lot! Don’t miss the action! 
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Watch and wager with us for another big weekend of stakes races! 
Join us at The Starting Gate to watch and wager on the following:
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.
Calling all local businesses!
Showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted goods at the award-winning Livin’ Local Marketplace at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair! With over 600,000 Fairgoers, this is your chance to share your unique creations—from food and clothing to jewelry, art and more. A limited number of vendors will be accepted, and selected applicants will be notified throughout May.
Don’t miss out—apply today! Click here for details and to submit your application.
Final Call!
It’s the last week to enter into the 10th annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition! 
California olive oil producers—don’t miss your chance to compete! The deadline to enter is this Friday, March 28 at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Winners announced May 1!
For complete details and rules, visit our website here.
You’re in luck! 
Our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate will be open on Mon, 3/17 so you can watch and wager and win some BIG bucks!
The Starting Gate is located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Doors open at 10 a.m. on 3/17. 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.
You’re in luck! Save some green and take advantage of the BFF Club Lucky Duo Package Sale EXCLUSIVELY for Big Fair Fan Club Members ONLY! The special online-only begins Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. and goes until Monday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. During this time members can purchase:
$20 Lucky Duo Package – includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets (originally $30; a $10 savings!)Lucky Duo Packages are good ONLY for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12!
A special password was sent to Big Fair Fan Club Members this morning. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.
Watch and wager with us for another big weekend of stakes races! Join us at The Starting Gate to watch and wager on the following:
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.
Help us win! There’s only a few days left to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in The Fresno Bee’s 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards! 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!
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! 