The Big Fresno Fair

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | August 10 & 11

Big Fresno Fair The Starting Gate Watch & Wager With Us; Horse and jockey racing

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11! Here’s which races you can wager on:

August 10 | Arlington Million | $1,000,000
August 10 | Beverly D. | $500,000
August 10 | Secretariat Stakes | $500,000
August 10 | Sorrento Stakes | $150,000
August 10 | Yellow Ribbon Handicap | $200,000
August 10 | Fourstardave Handicap | $500,000
August 10 | Saratoga Special Stakes | $500,000
August 10 |Canadian Stakes | $200,000
August 11 | Best Pal Stakes | $150,000

NOTE: The Starting Gate is BACK 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.

Jiu Jitsu Heads Back to the Fresno Fairgrounds l August 10

Future Fight Starz Grappling Cage Matches

Prepare yourself for an exciting evening of Jiu Jitsu at Future Fight Starz, brought to you by Who You With Promotions on Saturday, August 10 at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Agricultural Building. Doors open at 4 p.m. and fights start at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $50 – $700. Come out to watch these incredible fighters square off!

For more information on purchasing tickets, click here!

Saturday Fun for the Whole Family at our 2 Award-Winning Museums | July 20

The weather has been HOT but we have one of the COOLEST buildings in town (literally and figuratively)! Join us this weekend to take a tour of our award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave.

For more details on both museums, click here.

Save the Date for the 13th Annual Big Fresno Fair Job Fair! | August 15

Mark your calendars and be part of our 2024 Big Fresno Fair team! The 13^th annual Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is happening Thursday, August 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:

• Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers

• Ticket Takers

• Parking Attendants

• Customer Service Representatives

• Janitorial Staff

• Maintenance

• Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)

• Security Guards

• Concessions

• And Many More!

Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! 💼 To download your application and for more details, click here.

Celebrate America Happens June 30 at the Fresno Fairgrounds!

Mark your calendars as Cornerstone Church Presents: Celebrate America on Sunday, June 30 in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Bring the family to 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! Parking is free in the Carnival Lot.

For more details, click here.

Test Your Luck at Our Satellite Wagering Facility – The Starting Gate!

Test your luck and wager via satellite every Thursday – Sunday at The Starting Gate located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand! Wager on some of the largest tracks like Los Alamitos and Cal Expo Harness Racing. Here’s a few things to know before you go:

Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday
Admission is $6
No reservations required
Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance. Ave. and park in front of Grandstand
Food will be available on-site by Pardini’s Catering

For a full calendar of June Racing and all other details, click here.

Clipper Chaos Barber Expo Happens June 23 at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Clipper Chaos Barber Expo is headed to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Commerce Building! Join Clipper Chaos for a day filled with barber battles, live demos, education, networking opportunities and much more. Cost ranges from $30 – $200. Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. Parking Lot.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit their website here.

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month

Looking for something fun and COOL to do this Saturday? Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on June 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to check out our two award-winning museums, the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum! In the Fresno County Historical Museum, learn about the rich history of Fresno County, different cultures and contributions, plus enjoy incredible artifacts and photos!

Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. 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.

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | May 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, May 25 and Sunday, May 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.

Preakness Stakes This Weekend!

It’s Preakness Weekend! Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Friday, May 17 for the 100th running of the Black-Eyed Susan and on Saturday, May 18 for the 149th Preakness Stakes race! Gates open 9:45 a.m. TODAY and 7:00 a.m. on Sat. 🏇 Here’s a few things to know before you go:

Admission is $6
• VIP Seating available for additional $5
• The Starting Gate is BACK on the second floor of the Grandstand
• Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand

Questions? Please call Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. For more details on VIP seating and general info, click here.