Author: Big Fresno Fair

George Thorogood and The Destroyers Make Way to the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

We’re excited to announce that rock royalty George Thorogood and The Destroyers will be making a stop in Fresno on Friday, October 11 during their Bad All Over the World – 50 Years of Rock Tour, as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series in the Paul Paul Theater at The Big Fresno Fair presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota. Ticket prices are: $50, $45, $35 and $30.

 

The George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Bad All Over the World – 50 Years of Rock concert will go on sale first to Big Fair Fan (BFF) Club members, the Fair’s free email newsletter, as part of an online-only pre-sale starting on Monday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. and going until Sunday, August 18 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 (online only) beginning Monday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.

 

A special password was sent today to BFF Club Members only. Know someone who isn’t part of the BFF Club but would like to purchase their concert tickets AND receive 50% off Fair admission ahead of time? Tell them to sign up for free here!

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

Have you entered your masterpiece in the 2024 Competitive Exhibits yet? Don’t wait any longer! The deadline for online submissions is Friday, September 6 at midnight. All entries must be submitted online. Don’t miss your chance to display your talent at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

For more information about Competitive Exhibits, click here!

Cheers to International Beer Day!

What a brew-tiful Friyay to celebrate International Beer Day! 🍻

 

Get into the spirit and be sure to purchase your tickets to the Fair’s annual Beer & Wine Fest happening Saturday, October 5 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. during live horse racing at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than 20 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 cigar vendors and more.

 

Tickets are $25 for the event only (Fair admission NOT included) and $7 for a Designated Driver ticket. Must be 21 and over to attend.

 

For more information, click here!

Multi-Platinum Artist and Producer G-Eazy to Perform at 2024 Big Fresno Fair | October 12

People’s Choice Award’s Favorite Hip-Hop Artist, G-Eazy, is set to perform at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair on the Paul Paul Theater stage on Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m. as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota. Ticket prices are $70, $55, $45 and $35.

 

Here’s some of G-Eazy’s songs to check out on Spotify:

  • “Lady Killers II”
  • “Me, Myself and I”
  • “Tumblr Girls (feat. Christopher Andersson)”
  • “Him & I (with Halsey)”
  • “Anxiety”
  • “Far Alone (feat. Jay Ant)”

 

Be sure to check out our Spotify playlist here to listen to the different artists we’re bringing to this year’s Fair! To purchase tickets and to see the full concert line-up, click here!

Sugar Ray Heads to the 2024 Big Fresno Fair October 3!

Nostalgic 90s and 2000s group, Sugar Ray takeover the Paul Paul Theater Stage on Thursday, October 3 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota during the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! Concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $42, $32 and $22.

 

Here are some of Sugar Ray’s most streamed songs on Spotify:

  • “Every Morning”
  • “Fly”
  • “Someday”
  • “When It’s Over”
  • “Into Yesterday”

 

Be sure to check out our Spotify playlist here to listen to the different artists we’re bringing to this year’s Fair! To purchase tickets and to see the full concert line-up, click here!

Legendary Group, The Righteous Brothers, Come to the 2024 Big Fresno Fair | October 7

Legendary and iconic duo, The Righteous Brothers, takeover the Paul Paul Theater stage on Monday, October 7 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota during the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! Concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $35, $25 and $20.

 

Here are some of the Righteous Brothers most favorable songs to check out on Spotify:

  • “Unchained Melody”
  • “(You’re My) Soul & Inspiration”
  • “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’”
  • “Time of My Life”
  • “Koko Joe”

 

Be sure to check out our Spotify playlist here to listen to the different artists we’re bringing to this year’s Fair! To purchase tickets and to see the full concert line-up, click here!

Walker Hayes Comes to the 2024 Big Fresno Fair on October 2!

Billboard Music Award-winner, Walker Hayes, will be performing at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair on Wednesday, October 2 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $75, $60, $50, and $40.

 

Check out some of Walker Hayes top #5 songs streamed on Spotify:

  • “Fancy Like”
  • “AA”
  • “You Broke Up with Me”
  • “U Gurl”
  • “Drinking Songs”

 

Be sure to check out our Spotify playlist here to listen to the different artists we’re bringing to this year’s Fair! To purchase tickets and to see the full concert line-up, click here!

Sing the National Anthem at September Horse Racing!

National Anthem Tryout Competition Sing National Anthem at September Horse Racing Deadline to Submit August 1

Do you think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem in front of thousands of passionate horse racing fans during Live Horse Racing? Then we want YOU to enter the first-ever National Anthem Tryouts Competition! Submit a video audition for the chance to sing the National Anthem during the Horse Races in September at the Fresno Fairgrounds!

 

To fully be considered, applicants must submit a video link AND complete the form on our website. All applicants must be 18 years of age to tryout. We will select seven singers for each day of horse racing. Deadline to submit videos and forms is Thursday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m.

 

For a full list of rules and more details, visit our website here!

Saturday Fun for the Whole Family at our 2 Award-Winning Museums | July 20

The weather has been HOT but we have one of the COOLEST buildings in town (literally and figuratively)! Join us this weekend to take a tour of our award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.