The Big Fresno Fair

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds! | February 1 & 2

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter has two special events happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, February 1 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, February 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Saturday is the Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driving School ($125 per teen driver) and on Sunday is the Police Autocross Charity Challenge ($125 donation for SCCA members; $145 donation for non-members). Both events free to spectate only!

For more details about SCCA – Fresno and for ways to register for future autocross events, click here.

Anime Gaming Con 2025 This Weekend at the Fairgrounds!

The Anime Gaming Con 2025 is heading to the Fresno Fairgrounds this weekend, February 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.! Don’t miss this 2-day event with anime, gaming, tournaments, cosplayers and special guests, arcade zone plus so much more! Tickets range from $10 – $20 (plus fees). Children 10 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult with ticket). 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! | January 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, January 25 and Sunday, January 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.

Mujeres Market This Saturday! | January 18

The Mujeres Markets makes its way to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 18 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Industrial Education building! This all-women’s market features various clothing, jewelry and food vendors, raffle prizes, music plus so much more! Stop by to support local women owned businesses. Admission and parking are free! Just enter through the Chance entrance gate.

For more details, visit their Instagram page here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 26 – 29

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, December 26 – 29! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

December 26 | American Oaks | $300,000
December 26 | La Brea Stakes | $300,000
December 26 | Malibu Stakes | $300,000
December 26 | Mathis Mile Stakes | $200,000
December 26 | San Antonio Stakes | $200,000
December 26 | San Gabriel Stakes | $200,000
December 27 | Robert J. Rankel Stakes | $100,000
December 28 | Mr. Prospector Stakes | $150,000
December 28 | Joe Hernandez Stakes | $200,000
December 28 | Las Flores Stakes | $100,000

The Starting Gate is located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sundays 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.

Fresno Hmong New Year Kicks Off Next Thursday! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year happening Saturday, December 28 through Tuesday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Bulter Lot and Maple Butler Lot; and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.

Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!

For more details, visit their Facebook here.

Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 19-22

Don’t miss out on the action at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate! Watch and wager on some of the biggest stakes races happening December 19 – 22! Here are the races to wager on and win some BIG money:

December 21 | Fort Lauderdale Stakes | $200,000
December 21 | Harlan’s Holiday Stakes | $150,000
December 21 | Suwannee River Stakes | $150,000

The Starting Gate is back in its original spot, located off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues. Hours of operation are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Entry into The Starting Gate is $6, and parking is FREE! For any racing-related questions, please reach out to Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | December 21

Join us for the final public tours of the year and visit the Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. You can explore with audio tours and be guided by our knowledgeable Museum docents throughout your visit.

For more details on both museums, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | December 12 – 15

Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening December 12-15! Here’s which races you can wager on:

December 14 | Los Alamitos Futurity | $200,000

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.

Rallycross Auto Racing This Weekend | December 14 & 15

Race your car and head to the Fresno Fairgrounds Infield Lot for the Rallycross dirt auto racing on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Just enter off Cesar Chavez Blvd. 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.