Author: Big Fresno Fair

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! 🥧🥐

Thank You For Voting Us as  Best Local Annual Event to Attend in the Best of the Central Valley Business Awards!

🎉 We did it! 🎉 Thanks to our community, we were voted as “Best Local Annual Event to Attend” at The Business Journal’s Best of the Central Valley Awards! 🏆

 

A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing community for your unwavering support. We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🙌 We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who make the Fair the incredible experience it is.

 

We can’t wait to see you again for an unforgettable 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1-12!

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | December 21

Join us for the final public tours of the year and visit the Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. You can explore with audio tours and be guided by our knowledgeable Museum docents throughout your visit.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Fair Admin Office Closed for the Holidays! | December 16 – January 2

The Big Fresno Fair Administration Office will be closed for the holidays beginning today, December 16 and will re-open again to the public on Thursday, January 2. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

 

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy (and safe) New Year!

Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight With Snoop Dogg

Today’s Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight goes to legendary hip-hop rapper, Snoop Dogg and his 2014 performance at The Big Fresno Fair! Snoop is best known for his songs “Young, Wild & Free,” “Nuthin’ But A G Thang,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and so much more! Were you in the crowd at Snoop Dogg’s Big Fresno Fair performance? Let us know your favorite Snoop Dogg songs in the comments below!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 12 – 15

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend!

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 12-15! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • December 14 | Los Alamitos Futurity | $200,000

 

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

We Want to Hear From You! Take Our Survey and Be Entered-To-Win Prizes!

We want to hear from you! Take our survey; two, women farmer clowns

Last chance to take our survey and be entered-to-win an “Ultimate Fair Pack” or one of four Season Passes good for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12! The “Ultimate Fair Pack” includes:

 

✔ 4 Adult Admission tickets

✔ 4 Horse Racing Reserved Seats

✔ 4 tickets to the concert of your choice

✔ 1 parking pass

 

Deadline to complete survey is Monday, December 16. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 18!

 

Click here to take the survey.