Category: Community Events

While COVID-19 has halted operations at fairgrounds throughout the State since March of this year, it has not stopped them for rising up to help in times of emergency like now. Did you know that currently there are 11 fairgrounds activated as disaster relief centers throughout California? In August, there were 20 fairgrounds that were activated to serve their communities in times of dire need.

 

At the Fresno Fairgrounds we are honored to be able to assist with the Creek Fire Evacuation needs. This is just one of the essential roles that we play in our community. This can be said for fairs throughout the state and nation. That is why it is important to support these two Congressional bills aimed to help save fairs and ensure they are around for years to come – to continue serving our communities.

 

• R. 7745, Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus Act
• R. 7883, the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act

 

Click here to find out how you can support these bills and help save fairgrounds by reaching out to your local representatives.

 

In times of uncertainty like now, one thing is certain – fairgrounds stand ready to serve their communities. Let’s make sure they are around in years to come! Support your local fair and fairgrounds!

Join us at The Fresno Flea Market every Thursday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Butler Parking Lot for some tasty food and some great deals! Shop home furnishings, clothing, toys, plants and much more. Admission and parking are FREE on Thursdays only! Admission is free on Sundays. General Parking is $2 and Preferred Parking is $3 on Sundays only. Remember to mask up and social distance while walking through the swap meet. Always be smart and safe!

 

Interested in having a space or have questions? Call Tai Nguyen at (559) 977-1264 or Linda Hulet at (559) 650-3213.

Blood donations are safe and essential. Blood donations are at an all-time low and now, more than ever, your blood donations are needed to ensure an adequate blood supply for Central Valley patients. When you donate blood, you never know whose life you may be saving! So become a blood donor TODAY!

 

Visit their website at www.donateblood.org to make an appointment and find your nearest donation center.

Calling all community performers!💃🕺 🥋

As part of our Drive-Thru Eats series we will be featuring entertainment for families to enjoy while they wait in their car to get their Fair Food Fix! We are currently looking for community performance groups such as dance groups, cultural dance groups, choirs, karate groups plus more to VOLUNTEER their time to perform at our Drive-Thru Eats, which runs October 9-18.

 

If you are interested in performing please contact Linda Hulet by email at lhulet@fresnofair.com or phone at (559) 650-3213 before Thursday, September 10.

Calling all local musicians! 🎼🎸🎻🎶

As part of our Drive-Thru Eats series we will be featuring entertainment for families to enjoy while they wait in their car to get their Fair Food Fix! We are currently looking for local musicians and bands to VOLUNTEER their time to perform at our Drive-Thru Eats, which runs October 9-18. If you are interested in performing please contact Linda Hulet by email at lhulet@fresnofair.com or phone at (559) 650-3213 before Thursday, September 10.

Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds for The Fresno Flea Market every Thursday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Butler Parking Lot for some tasty food and some of the best deals in the Valley! Admission and parking are FREE on Thursdays only! Admission is free on Sundays. General Parking is $2 and Preferred Parking is $3 on Sundays only. Face masks/coverings and social distancing are required while walking through the swap meet. Remember to be smart and safe!

 

Interested in having a space or have questions? Call Tai Nguyen at (559) 977-1264 or Linda Hulet at (559) 650-3213.

The Fresno Flea Market at the Fresno Fairgrounds is under new management! Join us every Thursday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Butler Parking Lot for some tasty food and some great deals! Shop home furnishings, clothing, toys, plants and much more. Admission and parking are FREE on Thursdays only! Admission is free on Sundays. General Parking is $2 and Preferred Parking is $3 on Sundays only. Prices are subject to change. Remember to mask up and social distance while walking through the swap meet. Always be smart and safe!

 

Interested in having a space or have questions? Call Tai Nguyen at (559) 977-1264 or Linda Hulet at (559) 650-3213.

Updated Information! The Fresno Flea Market at the Fresno Fairgrounds is under new management! Every Thursday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Butler Parking Lot for some tasty food and some great deals! Shop home furnishings, clothing, toys, plants and much more. Admission and parking are free on Thursdays only.  General Parking is $2 and Preferred Parking is $3 on Sundays only. Prices are subject to change. Face masks/coverings and social distancing are required while walking through the swap meet. Remember to be smart and safe!

 

Interested in having a space or have questions? Call Tai Nguyen at (559) 977-1264 or Linda Hulet at (559) 650-3213.

Fairs are critical to communities throughout California and the nation! They are locations of community celebrations, resources during disaster relief and significant economic contributors. The Big Fresno Fair contributes more than $77.1M in economic impact to Fresno County annually from our annual Fair event and the more than 250 interim events held at our Fairgrounds. These activities also sustain the operations of The Big Fresno Fair as we are self-funded.

 

We find ourselves, along with our vast network of fairs across the state and nation, grappling with how to survive amid COVID-19. This pandemic has led us and the fair community to cancel all in-person events – which have ceased most sources of revenue since March 2020. What would California and the US look like without fairs? The idea is terrifying and a very real situation. That’s why Congressman Josh Harder has introduced the “Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus Act” – a new emergency grant program to help keep fairs in operation for 2021 – and you can listen to his Q&A video that addresses why it’s important to #SaveOurFairs and how this bill will help.

Video courtesy of ABC10.