The Fair Admin Office will be closed Thanksgiving Week beginning today through Friday, November 29. Our office will reopen on Monday, December 2.
Office Closed Week of November 25 – November 29
Author: Big Fresno Fair
Pumpkin Pie Recipe of the Year for the Holiday Season is Finally Here!
Thanksgiving is less than a week away! So today, we have an amazing Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Crunch recipe for you to try this holiday season! Check out the graphics for this tasty Pumpkin Pie recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay from the Food Network Magazine!
Do you think you make an award-winning pie? Submit your special pumpkin pie recipe into the 2025 Arleen Owen Legacy Pie Contest in our 2025 Competitive Exhibits program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned for more holiday recipes throughout the season!
Card & Collectible Show Happens at the Fresno Fairgrounds | November 23
The Big Fresno Card & Collectibles Show happens this Saturday, November 23 in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Collectors can buy, sell and trade sports cards, Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, toys, collectibles and more! Show hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Trade Night hours are 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free! Free parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.
Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | November 21 – 24
Join us for another big weekend of stakes races at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to watch and wager with us! Here’s which races to check out:
- November 23 | Native Diver Stakes | $100,000
- November 24 | Red Carpet Stakes | $100,000
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.
Happy “Beautiful Day”!
Happy “Beautiful Day” everyone! These photos from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair really highlight the beauty of our community and our Fair.
What was your favorite beautiful moment from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair?
Make a Jalapeno Cornbread For Your Next Holiday Gathering!
Cold day? This Jalapeno Cornbread recipe from loveandlemons.com is the perfect side dish for soup or chili! Check out the graphics to try this recipe for your next gathering!
Do you think you have the best bread baking skills in town? Create and submit into our 2025 Home Arts exhibits. More details to be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned for more holiday recipes throughout the month!
Trail Blazer Expo Happens Next Weekend at Fresno Fairgrounds! | Nov 16 & 17
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industrial Education building for the Trail Blazer Expo on November 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! The special 2-day event will feature special voice actors, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, vendors, artists and more! Tickets range from $12 – $40. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult admission. Parking is free in the Chance Lot only.
For more details, visit their website here.
Bridal Expo Happening Sunday, November 17 at the Fresno Fairgrounds!
Getting engaged and planning your wedding? Join us at the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet a diverse group of wedding professionals ready to assist you in finding your dream gown, reception venue, photographer, music, menu, and honeymoon options. Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows, live DJ demonstrations, and a chance to win exciting prizes! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
To register, click here.
Wager on Some BIG Stakes | November 15 – 17
Another big weekend of stakes races happens November 15-17 and we have a spot where you can catch all the action! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:
- November 16 | Kennedy Road Stakes | $175,000
- November 17 | Bob Hope Stakes | $100,000
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! Please take our survey and as a “Thank You,” you will automatically 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, 2024.