The Big Fresno Fair

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 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.

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | May 25 – 26

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, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Drive your car at the limit and compete safely with SCCA time trials! This event is FREE to spectate.

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

Omega Con Happens May 25 – 27 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Omega Con is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds May 25 – 27 in the Commerce and Agricultural Buildings! Enjoy a weekend filled with vendors, cosplayers, anime, gaming, collectibles, music plus more! This is a family-friendly event! Below are the hours and ticket details:

Hours are:

Saturday, May 25 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 26 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday, May 27 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets are:

$15 on Saturday
$12 on Sunday
$10 on Monday
3-day passes available for $25!
Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot

For more details, visit their website here!

Bridal Expo Happening Sunday | May 19

Engaged and planning your wedding? Then head to the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, May 19 from 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This expo will feature an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destinations plus much more! Plus, don’t miss the bridal fashion shows and live DJ demos, plus prizes and giveaways! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

To register, click here.

SWERV Fest Heads to the Fresno Fairgrounds Sat, May 18

SWERV Fest car show is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Commerce Building! Enjoy car showcases, music and entertainment, car awards, food and drinks, shopping plus more! Tickets are $21 and children 12 and under are free. Parking is available for $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

For more details, visit their website here.

Rallycross Auto Racing This Weekend | May 11 & 12

Rallycross at Fresno Fairgrounds May 11 & 12

Race your car and head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Infield Lot for the Rallycross dirt auto racing on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Just enter off Kings Canyon Ave. 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.

Tune In & Tune Up This Weekend! | Saturday, May 18

Having trouble passing smog and registering your car? Then join Valley CAN at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Tune In & Tune Up event on Saturday, May 18 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.

APCA Buyer’s Trade Show Happens May 8 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

ARTIST UPDATE!
“Unfortunately, due to unforeseen travel issues – Harbhajan Mann will not perform on Wednesday. Miss Pooja will now perform as part of our APCA 10th Annual Buyers Trade Show.”
– Kewal Krishan, Executive Director, APCA

The American Petroleum and Convenience Store Association will host its 10^th Annual Buyer’s Trade Show on Wednesday, May 8 from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Industry Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! The trade show will also feature a special live concert by Miss Pooja from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Paul Paul Theater. Trade show registration is FREE (does not include concert). Tickets to the concert are $50. Parking is available for $10 in the Chance Parking lot.

For more details, click here. To purchase tickets to the Miss Pooja concert, click here .

National Youth Summit Happening April 27 – 28 at Fresno Fairgrounds

The Inaugural National Youth Summit is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds on April 27 & 28 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. in the Pavilion Park and the Industry Commerce Building! Tickets are $25. Parking is $10. Listen to professional speakers, collegiate athletes, check out the athletic tournaments, robotics competitions, tech and gaming, educational booths plus so much more!

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