Kick Off to National Ag Week!

It’s the beginning of National Ag Week and we will be highlighting the many agricultural exhibits that you can find at the Fair all week long! Did you know that a total of 40 different clubs, chapters and independent exhibitors participated in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Livestock Pavilion Exhibits? Many of these members participated … Continue reading “Kick Off to National Ag Week!”

It’s the beginning of National Ag Week and we will be highlighting the many agricultural exhibits that you can find at the Fair all week long! Did you know that a total of 40 different clubs, chapters and independent exhibitors participated in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Livestock Pavilion Exhibits? Many of these members participated in the Jr. Livestock Auctions on October 5 and 12 at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair.

 

Fun Fair Fact: A total of 1,500 animals were exhibited at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair and a grand total of 763 animals were sold at both Jr. Livestock Auctions with sales of $1,006,784.92!

 

Interested in showing Livestock at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair? Click here for more information.

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Only One Week Left of the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

There’s only ONE WEEK of the 2019 Big Fresno Fair left! Spend your family fun day with us and enjoy the many things happening at the Fair such as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Newsboys United with Adam Agee and Tower of Power & WAR concerts; the Bulldogs Stakes Race at the horse races and … Continue reading “Only One Week Left of the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!”

There’s only ONE WEEK of the 2019 Big Fresno Fair left! Spend your family fun day with us and enjoy the many things happening at the Fair such as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Newsboys United with Adam Agee and Tower of Power & WAR concerts; the Bulldogs Stakes Race at the horse races and the performers on our five stages FREE with admission! Also, try our Fair food galore and ride our 50+ carnival rides before they’re gone for 365 days! Don’t miss out on all the BIG FUN!

Enter Your Dog into the Small Dog Races!

Have you had the chance to register your dog yet? Wednesday, October 9 at 5 p.m. is the last day to register your pup for the 2019 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair happening in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, October 12! Think your dog is fast enough to compete in … Continue reading “Enter Your Dog into the Small Dog Races!”

Have you had the chance to register your dog yet? Wednesday, October 9 at 5 p.m. is the last day to register your pup for the 2019 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair happening in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, October 12! Think your dog is fast enough to compete in these races? Be sure to sign them up today >> http://www.derbydogdash.com.

Jr. Livestock Auction Saturday October 5 and 12!

Support your local 4-H, FFA and Independent students on Saturday, October 5 and October 12 during the Jr. Livestock Auction at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair! Phase 1 of the Auction begins promptly at 10 a.m. on October 5 and Phase 2 starts at 8:30 a.m. on October 12. NEW at the Jr. Livestock Auctions … Continue reading “Jr. Livestock Auction Saturday October 5 and 12!”

Support your local 4-H, FFA and Independent students on Saturday, October 5 and October 12 during the Jr. Livestock Auction at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair! Phase 1 of the Auction begins promptly at 10 a.m. on October 5 and Phase 2 starts at 8:30 a.m. on October 12. NEW at the Jr. Livestock Auctions is the Ag Mechanics “Trash to Treasures” Auction on October 5 at 2 p.m. The night sale will also take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 5, featuring Dairy Replacement Heifers and Dairy Doe Replacements. These events provide Fairgoers the opportunity to come out and show their support for these dedicated students.

This annual competition is the culmination of a year’s worth of work for agriculture students who select, purchase, feed and groom livestock to be judged, graded and sold at the Fair. This money allows them to continue their projects and save for college! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the agricultural industry’s next generation of men and women and their projects in action at the 2019 Jr. Livestock Auction at the Big Fresno Fair!

Interested in supporting these students at the Jr. Livestock Auction? Contact our Livestock Department directly at (559) 650-3292 or livestock@fresnofair.com.

Sign up For the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits!

There’s still time to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits! Deadline to enter is Friday, September 6 for hard entries and online entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer!Don’t forget about our new “Trash to Treasures” welding competition and the Tamale Throwdown! … Continue reading “Sign up For the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits!”

There’s still time to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits! Deadline to enter is Friday, September 6 for hard entries and online entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer!Don’t forget about our new “Trash to Treasures” welding competition and the Tamale Throwdown!

Download your Competitive Exhibit handbooks and entry forms here >> http://bit.ly/CompetitiveExhibits19

Exhibitor Handbooks are also available for pick up at the Fair Office or at your local Chamber of Commerce.

2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibitor Handbook

The Big Fresno Fair’s Exhibits Handbook is available for the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2-14. 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 pick up their Exhibits Handbook at the Fresno … Continue reading “2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibitor Handbook”

The Big Fresno Fair’s Exhibits Handbook is available for the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2-14. 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 pick up their Exhibits Handbook at the Fresno Fairgrounds now or at your local Chamber of Commerce.

The Handbook, which is also available online, includes all requirements, deadlines and entry forms. Did you know that you can also enter online? The Hard Entry deadline is Friday, September 6 and the deadline for Online Entries is Monday, September 9!

If you have questions regarding the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibits Handbook, call (559) 453-6890. http://bit.ly/CompetitiveExhibits19

Don’t Wait! Deadline for Competitive Exhibits is Next Month

Want to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There is still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All Hard Entries are due by Friday, September 6 and Online Entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that the 2019 Big Fresno Fair has to offer! The … Continue reading “Don’t Wait! Deadline for Competitive Exhibits is Next Month”

Want to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There is still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All Hard Entries are due by Friday, September 6 and Online Entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that the 2019 Big Fresno Fair has to offer!

The Competitive Exhibit handbooks and entry forms are available at >> http://bit.ly/CompetitiveExhibits19

Enter The Big Fresno Fair’s First-Ever Tamale Throwdown!

Do you make the best tamales in town? Or maybe you know someone who does. If so, then be sure to enter the FIRST-EVER Big Fresno Fair Tamale Throwdown, which will be held on Tuesday, October 8 in the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. Contest rules and entry forms can be found here http://bit.ly/TamaleThrowdown Entry forms … Continue reading “Enter The Big Fresno Fair’s First-Ever Tamale Throwdown!”

Do you make the best tamales in town? Or maybe you know someone who does. If so, then be sure to enter the FIRST-EVER Big Fresno Fair Tamale Throwdown, which will be held on Tuesday, October 8 in the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. Contest rules and entry forms can be found here http://bit.ly/TamaleThrowdown

Entry forms and the $10 entry fee are due on Friday, September 6.  

2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibitor Handbook

The Big Fresno Fair’s Exhibits Handbook is available for the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2-14. 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 pick up their Exhibits Handbook at the Fresno … Continue reading “2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibitor Handbook”

The Big Fresno Fair’s Exhibits Handbook is available for the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2-14. 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 pick up their Exhibits Handbook at the Fresno Fairgrounds now or at your local Chamber of Commerce.

The Handbook, which is also available online, includes all requirements, deadlines and entry forms. Did you know that you can also enter online? The hard entry deadline is Friday, September 6 and the deadline for online entries is Monday, September 9!

If you have questions regarding the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Exhibits Handbook, call (559) 453-6890. http://bit.ly/CompetitiveExhibits19