Author: Big Fresno Fair

The Arleen Owen Legacy Pie Contest

In honor of an amazing woman and 71-year Big Fresno Fair Home Arts entrant, who especially loved pies, we are honored to name this year’s pie contest after Arleen Owen. So, everyone bring your best pie-making skills and let’s make Arleen (and her family) proud.

 

Classes include: Double Crust, Single Crusted, Custard Pie and any other pie. If you plan to enter, you must submit your online entry by September 8 at 11:59 p.m. Then you will actually make and bring your pie to the Fair on Saturday, October 7 at 11 a.m. to be judged! Enter online here.

Pint for a Pass Happening Now – October 14!

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Save a life and save BIG at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! Every person who donates a pint of blood during the 13th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive NOW through Saturday, October 14 at any Central California Blood Center or mobile drive will receive a voucher for a “Buy One, Get One Free” admission ticket to the Fair plus other goodies! Donors will also be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets! The Big Fresno Fair and the Central California Blood Center encourage new and returning donors to come out and show support to the “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive!

 

For more details on the blood drive and to find donor locations, click here.

Get Good Grades, Get BIG Prizes! | 4.0 & Above Happens October 4!

Calling all Fresno County 8th – 12th grade students with a 4.0 or higher GPA! There is only two weeks left to enter the 12th Annual 4.0 & Above Program for your chance to win BIG prizes! Entry deadline is Monday, September 18. Don’t miss your chance to win scholarships, laptops and more! Plus, a brand new 2023 Toyota Corolla for qualified 9th – 12th grade students! Must be present to win!

 

For more details on the 4.0 & Above Program and to register, click here!

Beer & Wine Fest Tickets On-Sale Now!

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Cheers to good times at the 3rd annual Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games and of course, wager on horse races! Some of the Valley’s BEST food trucks will be on deck serving up some of their delicious eats, plus enjoy a variety of vendors from decadent chocolates, cigars and more.

 

Ticket prices are $25 for the event only (no Fair admission included) and $5 for a Designated Driver ticket. Tickets are on-sale NOW! For more details, click here!

Don’t Forget to Submit Your Competitive Exhibits Entries! Deadline Approaching Soon!

Have you submitted your work of art into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits? What are you waiting for?! The deadline to submit online entries is Friday, September 8 by midnight. All entries must be submitted online only. Submit today and showcase your talent at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

For more details on Competitive Exhibits, click here!

Special “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Launch Event | Tuesday, August 29!

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The “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Special Launch Event is on Tuesday, August 29 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Commerce Building! Come out and help save a life and be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets, plus donors get free corns dogs and kettle corn (yum!).

 

Sign-up online here to secure your appointment! Walk-ins will also be welcome.

 

The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 13th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive will run from Tuesday, August 29 until Saturday, October 14! Donate during this timeframe at one of the donor center locations and get a BOGO Fair admission ticket voucher, plus be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets!

 

For more details, click here!

Two More Concerts Announced as Part of the Table Mountain Concert Series Line-up!

We’re almost done announcing our FULL concert line-up! Join us on opening day and the last night of the 2023 Big Fresno Fair for the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero for these two dynamic shows: 

An exclusive online only pre-sale just for YOU, our Big Fair Fan Club Members starts Thursday, August 24 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, August 27 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club Member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public at the box office or online on Monday, August 28 at 10 a.m. Box Office hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A special password will be emailed to Big Fair Fan Club Members on Wednesday, August 23. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member but would like to get their tickets ahead of time? Tell them to sign up here!

12th Annual Job Fair This Thursday | August 24

Join us on Thursday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the 12th Annual Job Fair! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:

 

  • Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
  • Ticket Takers
  • Parking Attendants
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Janitorial Staff
  • Maintenance
  • Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)
  • Security Guards
  • Concessions
  • And Many More!

 

Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!