Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 19-22

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

Don’t miss out on the action at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate! Watch and wager on some of the biggest stakes races happening December 19 – 22! Here are the races to wager on and win some BIG money:

 

  • December 21 | Fort Lauderdale Stakes | $200,000
  • December 21 | Harlan’s Holiday Stakes | $150,000
  • December 21 | Suwannee River Stakes | $150,000

 

The Starting Gate is back in its original spot, located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours of operation are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  and Fridays – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Entry into The Starting Gate is $6, and parking is FREE! For any racing-related questions, please reach out to Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | December 21

Join us for the final public tours of the year and visit the Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. You can explore with audio tours and be guided by our knowledgeable Museum docents throughout your visit.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 12 – 15

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend!

Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening December 12-15! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • December 14 | Los Alamitos Futurity | $200,000

 

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. 

Rallycross Auto Racing This Weekend | December 14 & 15

Race your car and head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Infield Lot for the Rallycross dirt auto racing on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Just enter off Cesar Chavez Blvd. This event is free to spectate. Entry fee to race varies. Must have a valid driver’s license or driver’s permit (must be accompanied by licensed driver to compete).

 

To sign-up and for more info, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 5-8

Watch & Wager With Us at The Starting Gate

Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening December 7! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • December 7 | Cigar Mile Handicap | $500,000
  • December 7 | Demoiselle Stakes | $250,000
  • December 7 | Go for Wand | $200,000
  • December 7 | Remsen Stakes | $250,000
  • December 7 | Starlet | $200,000
  • December 7 | Valedictory Stakes | $135,000

 

The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Fridays – Sunday. 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. 

American Cornhole – Fresno Major This Weekend | December 6-7

Fresno Major ACO Season XX Fresno Fairgrounds December 6 - 7, 2024 Fresno, CA

Catch all the action at the American Cornhole Tournament at the Fresno Fairgrounds, December 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Whether you’re a fan or a player, don’t miss out on the competition. For tickets and registration, please email registration@americancornhole.com.🏆🎯

 

For more details and to fill out an application, click here.

Check Out These Holiday Events Happening Throughout Fresno County!  

Things To Do in Fresno County This Holiday Season

The holiday season is finally here and we have a list of must-do activities for you, your family and friends to enjoy throughout Fresno County to get you into the holiday spirit!

 

  1. November 30 | 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Drone Show at Table Mountain Casino Resort (FREE) – Fresno 
  2. NOW – January 12 | Hanford Winter Wonderland
  3. NOW – February 1 | IllumiNature at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
  4. December 2024 | Fresno X-Mas Lights Guide
  5. December 1 – 25 | Candy Cane Lane – Clovis (FREE) 
  6. December 7 | Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  7. December 3 – 25 | Christmas Tree Lane (FREE) – Fresno
  8. December 4 | 41st Annual Tree Lighting (FREE) – Sanger
  9. December 6 | Christmas in the Park (FREE) – Reedley
  10. December 7 – December 12 | Christmas at Kearney Mansion – Fresno 
  11. December 8 | Here Comes Santa! At Clovis Veterans Memorial District (FREE) 
  12. December 10 – January 12 | Downtown Fresno Ice Rink
  13. December 14 | 95th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  14. December 14 | 13th Annual Jingle Bell Run – Fresno 
  15. December 14 | 4th Annual Winter Wonderland at Storyland
  16. December 14 | Kerman Christmas Parade (FREE) 
  17. December 15 | Fresno Art Museum’s Holiday Family Day (FREE) 
  18. December 21 | World Ballet Series: The Nutcracker at the William Saroyan Theater
  19. December 21 | Fresno County Historical Museum Tour (FREE) – Fresno Fairgrounds
  20. December 28 – 31 | Hmong New Year Celebration – Fresno Fairgrounds

 

Happy holidays from your BFFs at The Big Fresno Fair! 🎄✨

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 28 – Dec 1

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Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 28 – December 1! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • November 29 | Hollywood Turf Cup | $200,000
  • November 30 | Comely Stakes | $200,000
  • November 30 | Hollywood Derby | $300,000
  • November 30 | Jimmy Durante Stakes | $100,000
  • November 30 | Seabiscuit Handicap | $200,000

 

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. 

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.

The Big Fresno Card Show November 23 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | November 21 – 24

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.