Category: Interim Events

Experience moving, breathing and walking dinosaurs at Jurassic Empire this Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Commerce Building! Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled dinosaur adventure to learn about dinosaurs from different eras, dig for fossils, enjoy fun activities and so much more! Hours for August 6 are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 7. General admission for adults and children 2 – 12 is $25; child VIP tickets (ages 2 – 12) are $38. Kids 2 and under are free!

 

For more information, click here.

Looking for plans this 4th of July weekend? Head on down to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand as Cornerstone Church Presents: Celebrate America on Sunday, July 3! Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. This event is FREE for all ages!

For more details, click here.

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter returns for yet another action-packed day of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive your car at the limit and compete safely with SCCA time trials! Register online now! Deadline to register is June 22 at 9 p.m. For more details, click here.

Looking for a job in the trucking industry? Join the American Trucking Show on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Fresno Fairgrounds to learn more about the different job opportunities in the trucking industry such as office administration, safety maintenance, mechanics, dispatchers plus more! Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday.

 

To register, click here! For more information, text (559) 701-8000.

Splash into Spring with some color as the Hidden Wealth Foundation & Non-Stop Bhangra Present The 1^st Annual Holi Festival on Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Enjoy live music, drummers, dancing, food and drinks, local vendors and of course, vibrant colors! Tickets are $25 per person and kids 5 and under are FREE. Purchase before April 10 and receive the early bird deal of $15 per person for groups of 4 or more. Come out with the family to join in on the fun and don’t forget to wear all white!

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.

ATTENTION Foam Glow 5K participants! Packet Pick-up is today from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Gate 2, off of Chance Ave (closest to Butler Ave).

 

If you are unable to attend Packet Pick-up today, it will be reserved for you on Race Day for a $5 fee (cash only). To avoid paying this fee, please attend the Packet Pick-up today, or you can also send a friend with a copy of your race barcode. 

 

For more details on the Foam Glow 5k, click here.

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Race to the finish line at the Foam Glow 5K on Saturday, March 26 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Here’s what to expect the day of the race:

 

• Registration opens at 5:45 p.m.
• Pre-Party starts at 6:45 p.m.
• Race starts at 7:45 p.m.
• After-Party ends at 9:45 p.m.

 

Runners/walkers will run through different color foams in the Foam Glow 5K Zones, with each color that glows in the dark under their high-intensity black lights! Once the race ends, there will be a Foam Glow 5K after-party filled with music, food and more! For more details, click here.

Having trouble passing smog and registering your car? Then join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Tune In & Tune Up event on Saturday, March 26 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Kings Canyon Lot. Valley residents can get a free emissions test. If your car fails the smog test, those eligible will receive a $500 voucher to use at a local smog shop for repairs. Gates may open as early as 6:30 a.m. Please expect a 2+ hour wait.  

 

For more details, click here.

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There’s a little bit of everything for everyone happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds this weekend! Here’s what we have coming up at our Fairgrounds and where you can get more details to join in on the fun:

 

• Red Wave Classic – Lamb, Goat & Hog Shows| March 19 & March 20
• Ani-Me Con 10.0 | March 19 & March 20
• Central Valley Prospectors | March 19 & 20

 

For details on these events and more, visit our Events Calendar here!

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The 36^th annual Spring Home & Garden Show is this weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds and we’re choosing four lucky winners to win a FREE VIP Admission Ticket*! Here’s what you have to do: just head to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and follow the steps on the post. Contest closes on Friday, March 4 at 12 p.m.

 

The Spring Home & Garden Show runs Friday, March 4 – Sunday, March 6. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Purchase your tickets online and receive $3 off!

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!

 

*VIP Admission Ticket admits two people.