The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | November 16

Did you know that you can visit both the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of the month? Join us on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission and parking are free, with parking available in the Chance Ave. lot. Enjoy audio tours and knowledgeable Museum docents to guide you through your visit.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

The Valley Deaf Festival Happens This Saturday, November 16

Don’t miss the 33rd Annual Valley Deaf Festival on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jr. Exhibits Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This year’s theme is “Center of Deaf Wizardry: Chambers of Quadwizards” with featured entertainment, food, vendors, games, activities for kids and much more! Ticket prices range from $5 – $10; children 3 and under are free! This event is brought to you by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Parking is free.

 

For more information, click here.  

Valley Deaf Festival

Office Closed Observance of Veterans Day

Thank You Veterans; big fresno fair logo

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G.K. Chesterton, Author

 

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 Tuesday, November 12. 

Monster Truck Nitro Tour | November 16

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, November 16! 🎉 Get ready to witness the power and thrill of 10,000-pound monster trucks as they battle it out in exhilarating races, show off their wheelies, and take the stage with jaw-dropping freestyle performances. Here’s a few things to know:

 

  • Show #1 | 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Show #2 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Tickets range $15 -$70 (plus fees)
  • Children 2 and under are free!
  • Parking is $10 in the Carnival Lot (Cesar Chavez Blvd)

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!

Try this Fresh and Flavorful Cranberry Sauce Recipe for your next Holiday Gathering! 

With the holidays approaching, we have some fantastic recipes for you to explore! Enjoy this delicious cranberry sauce recipe from www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com.

 

Think you have an award-winning recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned as we feature more holiday recipes throughout the month!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 8 – 10

Watch & wager with us; Big Fresno Fair logo, Starting Gate logo; horses racing with jockeys; purple background

Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, November 8 – 10! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

 

  • November 8 | Pebbles Stakes | $175,000
  • November 8 | Hill Prince Stakes | $200,000
  • November 9 | Red Smith | $300,000
  • November 9 | Autumn Stakes | $175,000
  • November 9 | Maple Leaf Stakes | $135,000
  • November 9 | Bessarabian Stakes | $135,000
  • November 10 | Long Island | $300,000

 

The Starting Gates is located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand. 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 in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | November 9 & 10

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter, is back with an exciting weekend of Autocross racing in the Carnival Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the thrill of driving your car to the limit and compete safely in SCCA time trials! Spectating is FREE, so come out and enjoy the action!

 

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 1 – 3

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 1-3! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies | $2,000,000
  • November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | $1,000,000
  • November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf | $1,000,000
  • November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
  • November 2 | Bayakoa Stakes | $200,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Classic | $7,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile | $1,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Distaff | $2,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | $1,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf | $2,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Mile | $2,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf | $5,000,000
  • November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
  • November 2 | Goldikova Stakes | $300,000
  • November 3 | Grey Stakes | $135,000
  • November 3 | Mazarine Stakes | $135,000

 

Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Special hours for the Breeders’ Cup is November 1 at 9:30 a.m. and November 2 and 9 a.m.  Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Fresno Fall Home Improvement Home Show This Weekend!

Head to the 19th Annual Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny House Expo from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet licensed contractors, shop for home & garden products and services, tour tiny homes, check out local food, drinks and live music plus so much more! And NEW this year is the FREE gardening workshops! Here’s a few things to know before you go:

 

✔ Hours are: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

✔ Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors; children 12 and under are FREE

✔ Parking is $10 in Chance and Kings Canyon Lot (CASH ONLY)

 

For more details, click here.