Category: Community Events

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the Kentucky Derby!

Kentucky Derby May 6

The biggest race of the year is almost here! Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 5 and on Saturday, May 6 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open 7:15 a.m. both days – time subject to change. Note: The Starting Gate has moved back onto the second floor of the Grandstand.

 

Here are a few things to know before you go: 

 

  • Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

 

Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

New Hmong New Year Celebration IFB Now Available Online

requesting new hmong new year bid IFB

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.

Join Us This Weekend at The Starting Gate for Six Big Races!

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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:

 

  • 4/29/23 Santa Anita Park Santa Maria Stakes | $200,000
  • 4/29/23 Santa Anita Park Providencia Stakes | $100,000
  • 4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields California Derby | $100,000
  • 4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields California Oaks | $75,000
  • 4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields Lost in the Fog | $75,000.00
  • 4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields San Francisco Mile | $250,000.00

 

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. 

Star Wars Art Expo This Weekend | April 21 – 23

Star Wars Art Expo

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Agriculture Building for the Star Wars Art Expo from Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23! Hours Friday are 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Featured art includes, Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Anime plus more! Admission and parking are free! Art will be available for purchase.

 

PHOTO CRED 🖼: AMAZING ART EXPO

 

To RSVP and for more details, click here.

Join Fresno County for KidsFest 2023 | Saturday, April 22

Gather the family and celebrate the best of Fresno County for KidsFest 2023 – Earth Day! All residents are invited to come to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Table Mountain Rancheria Park for this FREE event. Learn about recycling and keeping the community clean, meet and learn about zoo animals, check out the giant vehicles that keep our county clean and safe, meet Woodsie, Smokey Bear and Parker and of course, enjoy food, bounce houses, free raffles and other great prizes!

 

Questions? Contact Supervisor Sal Quintero at (559) 313-2531 or email district3@fresnocountyca.gov.

KidsFest 2023 Flyer

The Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every 3rd Saturday Starting April 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Fresno County Historical Museum will now be open every third Saturday of the month starting Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.! Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy this award-winning Museum with more than 45 exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history. Admission and parking are free. Just park on Chance Ave. and enter through the Chance gate. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

To get a sneak peak of the history the Fresno County Historical Museum holds, click here.

Fresno County 4-H Fashion Revue This Weekend | Saturday, April 15

Fresno County 4-H Fashion Revue

Join the Fresno County 4-H community for the Central Valley 4-H Fashion Revue on Saturday, April 15 in the Table Mountain Rancheria Park at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Judging will take place at 1:30 p.m. and the fashion show at 3:00 p.m. Cheer on 4-H students as they compete in categories of traditional, costume challenge, quilts and more! This event is free to spectate. Parking is free. The 4-H Fashion Revue is a great opportunity for youth ages, 5-18 to meet peers and advisors interested in joining a 4-H Program.

 

For more details on the event and program, click here.

It’s National Pet Day!

 “Time spent with pets is never wasted,” – Unknown

 

Happy National Pet Day! Have you heard? The Rise of the Bullyz 2.0 – A Bully Breed Dog Show & Expo is happening Saturday, April 22 in the Industry Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults, kids 13 and under are free. Parking is free. 

 

For more details on the event, visit their Facebook here.

2023 Cen Cals Truck Takeover Happens This Weekend | Saturday, April 15

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 15 for the 2023 Cen Cals Truck Takeover from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Industry Commerce Building and Carnival Lot. Tickets range from $20 – $250. Kids 12 and under are free. Enjoy live music, cruising, giveaways, prizes, and activities for the whole family!

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.