Looking for something cool and FREE to do this weekend? Take a trip down to the Fresno Fairgrounds to visit the award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum during their special hours on Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn about historic events and places, cultures and contributions and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome! Parking is free for museum visitors in the Chance Ave. parking lot.
To get a sneak peak of the museum, check out our online video tours of each of the museum exhibits here.
Jose Ramirez exhibit at the Fresno County Historical MuseumGeneral Store exhibit on first floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumGerman-Russia exhibit in the Cultural Community Center on first floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumStar of David exhibit in Cultural Community Center on first floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumInteractive Italian Exhibit in the Cultural Community Center on first floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumArt Gallery with famous local Armenian artist, Varaz SamuelianThe History of Fresno County interactive exhibit on second floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumOld courtroom on second floor of Fresno County Historical MuseumIndigenous artifacts on display on first floor of Fresno County Historical Museum
Learn more about the rich history of Fresno County by visiting the Fresno County Historical Museum during their special hours on Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds. This award-winning museum provides a place for visitors to learn about historic events and places, cultures and contributions and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome! Parking is free for museum visitors in the Chance Ave. parking lot.
To get a sneak peak of the museum, check out our online video tours of each of the museum exhibits here.
The Fresno County Historical Museum will be open for two special days on Saturday, December 17 and Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit this award-winning museum and learn about Fresno County’s rich history and cultures with incredible artifacts and photos! Admission is free but donations are welcome!
To learn more about the Fresno County Historical Museum, click here.
Ever wonder what it takes to put together the amazing displays in the Agriculture Building at The Big Fresno Fair? At this year’s Fair, it took 50 volunteers, four hours to change out the produce from each community display to keep the produce looking fresh for the duration of the 12-day Fair!
Check out this cool time-lapse video by our Building Superintendent, Cindy Suarez of how our volunteers were hard at work switching the produce over!
There’s less than 3 days left to enjoy the tradition of The Big Fresno Fair! We’ve enjoyed our time with all of our BFFs, along with tasty Fair food, thrilling carnival rides, live horse racing and entertainment, new attractions and exhibits, and there’s still time to have some more fun!
Calling all local Central Valley food trucks! The deadline to submit your applications to be part of our Food Truck Alley area at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair has been extended until Monday, September 26! But don’t wait! Spots are limited. Team up with The Big Fresno Fair and showcase your food truck to more than 600,000 of our Fairgoers!
The 2022 Derby Dog Dash is BACK at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 15! Sign-up your pup for the cutest races and win prizes! Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. The winner of the championship heat will win $100 and second place finisher will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include admission to the Fairgrounds. All dogs MUST meet the weight and height requirements (less than 28 lbs. and 15” at the shoulder).
Showcase your food truck in our Food Truck Alley area at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 5 – 16! This newest area – located on the south end of the Fairgrounds by the Butler Gate – features shaded seating, free entertainment and plenty of delicious local food! Deadline to submit applications is Thursday, September 1.
It’s National Food Truck Day and not only does The Big Fresno Fair have some delicious Fair food, but we also feature some of the best food trucks in our newest, Food Truck Alley area! Food Truck Alley made its debut at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair and features some of the tastiest, local food trucks in town. And guess what?! It’s back by popular demand for the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 5 – 16! Applications are now being accepted!
Fairs were built on the foundation of agriculture. The Big Fresno Fair started in 1884 as a 5-day event with horse racing, livestock and produce displays. Now, 138 years later, the Agriculture Building is one of the largest in the Western US, drawing visitors from around the world each October. Showcasing the abundance of agriculture in the #1 Ag producing county in the world, it is a source of pride for Fresno County communities whose volunteers work hard to put together their displays for judging and for the community to enjoy and learn from.
Fairs also serve as a connection point between agriculture and our urban populations – showcasing the extensive varieties of fruits and vegetables grown by hardworking farmers; providing the chance to learn about characteristics of different varieties and seeing how things grow.
For this and so much more we are grateful for fairs throughout the state, nation and world. We hope you are too! Join us and show your appreciation for the incredible way fairs and fairgrounds serve their communities!
