Today is National Pastry Day and we’ve got a tasty recipe for you to try this holiday season! Check out the graphics for this tasty Lemon Berry Tartlet recipe by AllRecipes.com!
Think you have an award-winning pastry recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 🥧🥐
Here’s some Christmas tree inspo for you! Check out how beautiful and unique these decorated trees are that received a blue ribbon in the 2023 Competitive Exhibits at The Big Fresno Fair!
Did you know that there’s a Trim-A-Tree contest that takes place each year in the Competitive Exhibits program? Most trees are made with handmade skirts and ornaments! Consider entering next year in the 2024 Competitive Exhibits! More details will be available on our next Spring!
The American Cornhole Tournament – ACO Fresno Major is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industry Commerce Building December 1 and 2 beginning at 8 a.m.! Sign-up online to compete and win some cash prizes! Walk-up registrations are available if space allows.
For more details and to sign-up, click here.
“Gratitude, help us to see what is there instead of what isn’t,” – Annette Bridges
We are grateful today and every day for our staff, vendors, exhibitors, entertainers, community and safety partners and, of course, OUR COMMUNITY! Happy Thanksgiving from our Big Fresno Fair family to yours! Let us know what you’re thankful for!
The Fair Admin Office will be closed Thanksgiving Week beginning today through Friday, November 24. Our office will reopen on Monday, November 27.
Did you know that you can visit the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of each month? Join us and take a tour of these award-winning museums on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. – 4p.m.! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.
For more details on both museums, click here.
Engaged and planning your wedding? Then head to the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 19 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This expo will feature an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destinations plus much more! Plus, don’t miss the bridal fashion shows and live DJ demos, plus prizes and giveaways! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
To register, click here.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” —JFK, 35th US President
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, November 13.
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, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 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.
The Annual Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo RETURNS on Friday, November 10 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds and will feature trade shows, industry seminars, guest speakers and more. For more information and to register online, click here.