Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Carnival Lot for the Cali Creaming Fresno Car Show on Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Admission is $25 to spectate. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is FREE! Check out the finest show cars, models, music, games, automotive vendors, awards, giveaways plus so much more!
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Another warm weekend calls for a COOL activity! Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum this Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.
For more details on both museums, click here.
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Butler Parking Lot to experience the Cirque Italia Silver Unit Water Circus beginning Thursday, July 27 through Monday, July 31! Below are the show dates:
Ticket prices range from $15 – $55. Kids 2 and under are FREE! The box office on-site will open on Tuesday. Hours are Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more details, 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 2! Come enjoy a car show from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and the biggest free firework show in the Valley at 8 p.m. This event is FREE for all ages!
For more details, click here.
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Agriculture and Industry Commerce Building on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 for the Central Valley Pet & Reptile Expo! Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Children 3 and under are free! Parking is also free.
Learn about different exotic animals, (or take one home), buy low-cost animal supplies or even adopt from your local animal shelter! For more details, visit their website here.
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 27 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.
What A Drag Wrestling presents King’s Corner on Saturday, May 27 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industrial Education Building! This action-packed event will feature drag kings and professional wrestlers coming together for unforgettable entertainment. This is an all-ages event. Tickets start at $15.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their Facebook page here.
Mark your calendars! The Spring Carnival is just around the corner! The Spring Carnival at the Fresno Fairgrounds happens Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 14. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come join us for four days of your favorite carnival rides and tasty Fair food!
Gate entrance into the carnival is FREE! Purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for $30 online or $35 onsite. Individual tickets for $1 (rides require 3-5 tickets and games 10+). Parking is $10.
For a full list of rides and food, and to purchase tickets, click here!
Attention!
A new Hmong New Year Celebration IFB has been posted to our website. This new bid provides clearer language on financial proposal bid form for interested bidders.
Deadline is May 4 at 10 a.m.
IFB can be found at www.FresnoFair.com/publicinformation at bottom of page.
Have questions? Contact Taylor Childers at tchilders@fresnofair.com.
Head to our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate for six big races happening on Saturday, April 29 and win some BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:
Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.