Author: Big Fresno Fair

Preakness Stakes Party | Saturday, May 18!

Who said you have to be in Baltimore to join in on the Preakness Stakes celebration? Come experience the excitement and visit us at the Preakness Stakes Party at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate on Saturday, May 18. Watch and wager live via satellite! Gates will open 7 a.m. with the first race at 10 … Continue reading “Preakness Stakes Party | Saturday, May 18!”



Who said you have to be in Baltimore to join in on the Preakness Stakes celebration? Come experience the excitement and visit us at the Preakness Stakes Party at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate on Saturday, May 18. Watch and wager live via satellite! Gates will open 7 a.m. with the first race at 10 a.m.


Admission is only $5 to the Grandstand and another $5 for VIP admission, where guests can relax and view live horse racing on high definition television screens while enjoying private betting in the VIP Suite. For VIP reservations call Pardini’s Catering: 559-253-0155. Can’t make it to the Fairgrounds? Watch and wager at Club One Casino’s Polo Lounge for $10 and enjoy a delicious meal off of their all day special menu. Call 559-497-3000 to make reservations for the Polo Lounge. For more information click here >> http://bit.ly/2GDz8m7

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Presents Kids Day! | Friday, May 10

Kids Day presented by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools happens Friday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industry Commerce Building. Kids will get to enjoy a fun filled day full of music, animals, activities and more! Kids Day is FREE to attend. For more information, click here: https://www.fresnofair.com/events



Kids Day presented by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools happens Friday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industry Commerce Building. Kids will get to enjoy a fun filled day full of music, animals, activities and more! Kids Day is FREE to attend. For more information, click here: https://www.fresnofair.com/events

Jiu Jitsu Competition Happening This Friday, May 10

Fight to Win Promotions presents Fight to Win 112 on Friday, May 10 at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Wells Fargo Agriculture Building from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.! Witness some of the top grapplers in Jiu Jitsu compete their way to a title! To get tickets to this all ages event, visit >> www.f2wtix.com



Fight to Win Promotions presents Fight to Win 112 on Friday, May 10 at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Wells Fargo Agriculture Building from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.! Witness some of the top grapplers in Jiu Jitsu compete their way to a title! To get tickets to this all ages event, visit >> www.f2wtix.com

Sports Car Club of America Autocross this Weekend! | May 11 & 12

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter is hosting another action-packed weekend of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your family out to the Carnival Lot on the north end of the Fairgrounds and cheer racers to the finish line … Continue reading “Sports Car Club of America Autocross this Weekend! | May 11 & 12”



The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter is hosting another action-packed weekend of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your family out to the Carnival Lot on the north end of the Fairgrounds and cheer racers to the finish line or even race your own car! More information can be found here: https://www.fresnofair.com/events

Dragon Ball & Heroes Con this weekend | May 11 & 12!

Be sure to buy your tickets to Ani-Me Con’s 2nd annual Dragon Ball & Heroes Con, the largest anime, gaming and comic event in the Central Valley on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds. From cosplay contests to … Continue reading “Dragon Ball & Heroes Con this weekend | May 11 & 12!”



Be sure to buy your tickets to Ani-Me Con’s 2nd annual Dragon Ball & Heroes Con, the largest anime, gaming and comic event in the Central Valley on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds. From cosplay contests to gaming competitions, this two-day event will be full of adventures and lots of fun! Purchase your two-day ticket or  VIP Package online. Kids 9 and under receive free admission with paid adult admission. For more info >> http://www.ani-me.com/dragon-ball-con/

Thank A Teacher for National Teacher Day!

Happy National Teacher Day! Here’s to wishing a special thank you to the exceptional teachers who make up our Fresno County educational system and beyond. We appreciate your year-round dedication toward helping to shape the young minds of our community and putting them on the right path for a successful future! Looking for an exciting … Continue reading “Thank A Teacher for National Teacher Day!”




Happy National Teacher Day! Here’s to wishing a special thank you to the exceptional teachers who make up our Fresno County educational system and beyond. We appreciate your year-round dedication toward helping to shape the young minds of our community and putting them on the right path for a successful future!

Looking for an exciting way to educate your students in your quest for a good lesson plan? Sign up for The Big Fresno Fair’s Education Program! This program allows kindergarten through eighth grade students, in public, private, charter or home school classes, to visit the Fair FREE and learn in an educational, hands-on setting that touts curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). 2019 Fair Education Program dates are October 3, 4, 10 and 11. If you would like your class to participate fill out an application online now. There are a maximum number of students we can accommodate daily, so be sure to register early and assure your spot on this great field trip!

Register + More information here: http://bit.ly/2PpYVRq

The Kentucky Derby is This Weekend | Saturday, May 4!

The races leading up to America’s greatest race are over and the 145th Kentucky Derby is here! Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate on Saturday, May 4 to watch the Kentucky Derby and get in on some live satellite wagering! Admission is $5 and an additional $5 for the VIP Lounge. Parking is … Continue reading “The Kentucky Derby is This Weekend | Saturday, May 4!”



The races leading up to America’s greatest race are over and the 145th Kentucky Derby is here! Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate on Saturday, May 4 to watch the Kentucky Derby and get in on some live satellite wagering! Admission is $5 and an additional $5 for the VIP Lounge. Parking is FREE! More details to come on what time gates open and post time!
For VIP reservations call Pardini’s Catering: 559-253-0155. Can’t make it to the Fairgrounds? Watch and wager at Club One Casino’s Polo Lounge for $10 and enjoy a delicious meal off their all day special menu. Parking is FREE! Call 559-497-3000 to make reservations for the Polo Lounge. For more information >> http://bit.ly/2GDz8m7

Win Tickets to See Tower of Power & WAR at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Thursday, October 10

Tower of Power & WAR tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, May 7, but you can win tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post! The concert on Thursday, … Continue reading “Win Tickets to See Tower of Power & WAR at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Thursday, October 10”


Tower of Power & WAR tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, May 7, but you can win tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post!


The concert on Thursday, October 10 at The Big Fresno Fair as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota can’t get here soon enough!

REMINDER: The Tower of Power & WAR special pre-sale begins Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Club Members only! From May 7 until May 13 at 11:59 p.m., Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase their Tower of Power & WAR tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchased. Not a Fair Fan Club Member or know someone who’s not? Sign up today >> http://bit.ly/BFFClub19. A special pre-sale password was sent out on April 24; any new signups will receive the password in their confirmation email!


Check out our Tower of Power & WAR promotional video here!

Just Announced | Tower of Power & WAR to Perform at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

On the soul side of town you can watch Tower of Power & WAR perform at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Thursday, October 10, as part of the Table Mountain Casino Concert Series presented by Coors Light & Toyota! Ticket prices are: $25, $33 and $40. Are you ready to go on a trip … Continue reading “Just Announced | Tower of Power & WAR to Perform at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!”


On the soul side of town you can watch Tower of Power & WAR perform at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Thursday, October 10, as part of the Table Mountain Casino Concert Series presented by Coors Light & Toyota! Ticket prices are: $25, $33 and $40.


Are you ready to go on a trip down memory lane? Get ready for Tower of Power & WAR to take you there with live performances of “So Very Hard to Go,” “What Is Hip?” “Lowrider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends” and so many more!


Special pre-sale starts Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Fan Club Members only! The special BFF Club pre-sale will go from May 7 until May 13 during which members can purchase their Tower of Power & WAR tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each ticket purchased. Concert ticket and discounted admission must be purchased in the same transaction.

Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up today at http://bit.ly/BFFClub19

Win Tickets to See Newsboys at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Wednesday, October 9

Newsboys tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, May 7, but you can win tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post! The concert on Wednesday, October 9 at The … Continue reading “Win Tickets to See Newsboys at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Wednesday, October 9”

Newsboys tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, May 7, but you can win tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post!


The concert on Wednesday, October 9 at The Big Fresno Fair as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Toyota can’t get here soon enough!


REMINDER: The Newsboys special pre-sale begins Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Club Members only! From May 7 until May 13 at 11:59 p.m., Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase their Newsboys tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchased. Not a Fair Fan Club Member or know someone who’s not? Sign up today >> http://bit.ly/BFFClub19. A special pre-sale password was sent out on April 24; any new signups will receive the password in their confirmation email!

Check out our Newsboys promotional video here!