Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industrial Education building for the Trail Blazer Expo on November 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! The special 2-day event will feature special voice actors, gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, vendors, artists and more! Tickets range from $12 – $40. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult admission. Parking is free in the Chance Lot only.
For more details, visit their website here.
Getting engaged and planning your wedding? Join us at the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet a diverse group of wedding professionals ready to assist you in finding your dream gown, reception venue, photographer, music, menu, and honeymoon options. Don’t miss the bridal fashion shows, live DJ demonstrations, and a chance to win exciting prizes! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
To register, click here.
Another big weekend of stakes races happens November 15-17 and we have a spot where you can catch all the action! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these big stakes races:
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.
Did you know that you can visit both the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum for FREE every third Saturday of the month? Join us on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a tour of these award-winning museums! Admission and parking are free, with parking available in the Chance Ave. lot. Enjoy audio tours and knowledgeable Museum docents to guide you through your visit.
For more details on both museums, click here.
Don’t miss the 33rd Annual Valley Deaf Festival on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jr. Exhibits Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This year’s theme is “Center of Deaf Wizardry: Chambers of Quadwizards” with featured entertainment, food, vendors, games, activities for kids and much more! Ticket prices range from $5 – $10; children 3 and under are free! This event is brought to you by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Parking is free.
For more information, click here.
The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, November 16! 🎉 Get ready to witness the power and thrill of 10,000-pound monster trucks as they battle it out in exhilarating races, show off their wheelies, and take the stage with jaw-dropping freestyle performances. Here’s a few things to know:
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!
Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, November 8 – 10! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:
The Starting Gates is located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand. 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 in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.
The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter, is back with an exciting weekend of Autocross racing in the Carnival Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the thrill of driving your car to the limit and compete safely in SCCA time trials! Spectating is FREE, so come out and enjoy the action!
For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.
Head to the 19th Annual Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny House Expo from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet licensed contractors, shop for home & garden products and services, tour tiny homes, check out local food, drinks and live music plus so much more! And NEW this year is the FREE gardening workshops! Here’s a few things to know before you go:
✔ Hours are: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
✔ Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors; children 12 and under are FREE
✔ Parking is $10 in Chance and Kings Canyon Lot (CASH ONLY)
For more details, click here.
And just like that, the Fair has come to an end! Thank you for joining us to create memories at the Fair! We enjoyed seeing all of our BFFs back to enjoy the tradition of the Fair with lots of free entertainment, live horse racing, thrilling carnival rides, talented exhibit entries, tasty Fair food, new attractions plus everything else in between. Here are a few Fair Fun Facts from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!
We can’t wait to create more fun Fair facts at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12!
Click here to read the full Fun Fair Facts Release.
