Author: Big Fresno Fair

Submit Your Entries into the 2024 Competitive Exhibits!

Showcase your talent in our popular Competitive Exhibits Program at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others – can download a section of our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Handbook here!

 

All entries MUST be submitted online. Deadline for entries is Friday, September 6 by midnight.

 

Questions or need help entering? Please call our Exhibits Department at (559) 650-3247 (ext. 1110) or tcollins@fresnofair.com.

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

We have more exciting concerts added to our Table Mountain Concert Series line-up presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota for both Sundays of the 2024 Big Fresno Fair! Joining the line-up is El Flaco vs. El Mimoso on October 6; and Calibre 50 with Banda Carnaval on October 13.

 

Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale ONLINE-ONLY on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m. and goes until Sunday, June 23 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets to the general public will then go on-sale online only on Monday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Not a BFF Club member but want to get your tickets before anyone else? Sign up today here!

 

Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for more concert announcements! Read more on the artists on our website at www.FresnoFair.com.

Test Your Luck at Our Satellite Wagering Facility – The Starting Gate!

Test your luck and wager via satellite every Thursday – Sunday at The Starting Gate located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Wager on some of the largest tracks like Los Alamitos and Cal Expo Harness Racing. Here’s a few things to know before you go:

 

  • Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday
  • Admission is $6
  • No reservations required
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance. Ave. and park in front of Grandstand
  • Food will be available on-site by Pardini’s Catering

 

For a full calendar of June Racing and all other details, click here.

Clipper Chaos Barber Expo Happens June 23 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

CLIPPER CHAOS BARBER EXPO

Clipper Chaos Barber Expo is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Commerce Building! Join Clipper Chaos for a day filled with barber battles, live demos, education, networking opportunities and much more. Cost ranges from $30 – $200. Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. Parking Lot.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.

Happy Father’s Day!

“What makes you a man is not the ability to have a child, it’s the courage to raise one.” – President Barack Obama

 

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! 💙👔 Whether you’re a grill master, a fixer-upper, or a superhero in disguise, today is all about celebrating you!

Attention Entertainers! Apply to Perform at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PERFORMERS

Interested in performing at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair? The Fair is looking for entertainment to fill one of our free community stages, from bands and musicians, to dancer and other group performers!

 

The deadline to submit an entertainer application is Sunday, June 30. To apply and download our new Community Entertainer Handbook, click here!

 

Questions? Please contact the Entertainment Department at entertainment@fresnofair.com.

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for something fun and COOL to do this Saturday? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on June 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! In the Fresno County Historical Museum, learn about the rich history of Fresno County, different cultures and contributions, plus enjoy incredible artifacts and photos!

 

Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

To get a sneak peak of the history the Fresno County Historical Museum holds, click here.

Big Fresno Fair Wins BIG for 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards!

Thank you, BFFs! 👏 We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Fresno Fair and the Fresno County Historical Museum took gold and silver home in the Fresno Bee’s “Best of Central California’s” People’s Choice Awards! Thank you for voting us as:

 

The Big Fresno Fair

  • Gold – Best Annual Event/Festival 🥇
  • Silver – Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum 🥈

 

You – our community, our BFFs, our biggest fans and fairgoers – are what makes our Big Fresno Fair so special! ♥ Thank you, BFFs for voting for us and congratulations to all of the winners who make our Valley so great! Mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14! 🎡

Now Accepting 2024 Hall of Fame Submissions

Those who work hard to better Fresno County through their ongoing actions deserve to be recognized for their tireless efforts. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized, nominate them today for The Big Fresno Fair’s most prestigious honor – the Hall of Fame Award.

 

The Big Fresno Fair Hall of Fame honors individuals who have demonstrated long-time, continuous support and extraordinary passion to better The Big Fresno Fair. Nominations are now being accepted! Deadline for entries is Thursday, August 15. To place your nomination, click here.