Category: Exhibits & Attractions

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!

✨Today’s #FairgroundsAppreciationMonth Theme is – Exhibits of Local Success✨

Fairgrounds are meant to showcase the best of the best in a community, share its successes and be a source of community pride. At the Fresno Fairgrounds, we consider this role a top honor. Whether we are showcasing community history in our Fresno County Historical Museum or showcasing locally grown products and handcrafted items by local vendors in our Livin’ Local Marketplace to all the other ways we honor our incredible Fresno County community – it is something so important to us and an honor to continue to do.
We appreciate all those fairgrounds that continuously showcase and honor local successes in their community! Continue to lift one another up this Fairgrounds Appreciation Month!

Happy National Raisin Day! Here’s a “grape” fact: Selma produces 93% of the world’s raisin crop and was given the name “Raisin Capital of the World” in 1963.

Be sure to take a look around the Agriculture Building to check out the amazing grape and raisin displays, along with other produce grown right in our backyard at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair!

Grab your “mince” because today is National Garlic Day! 🥁🧄 Did you know that garlic wards off blood suckers? And we’re not talking about vampires either! 🧛‍♂️ Garlic can actually be used as a mosquito repellent!

Did you also know that the National Garlic Festival is happening at the Fresno Fairgrounds?! Be sure to mark your calendars for the National Garlic Festival, May 13 – 15! More details here.

Are you a local vendor who would like to showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair? Then you need to be part of our Livin’ Local Marketplace – all dedicated to our incredible local vendors! We’re looking for everything from food to clothing, jewelry, art and more!

Interested in becoming a vendor to showcase your products? Head to our website to fill out an application today! A limited number of vendors will be accepted. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 31 OR until space is sold out.

For more details and to fill out an application, click here.

The Big Fresno Fair is partnering with Blue Shell Gaming once again to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to the Fair! The NEW Pop! Culture Experience Featuring The Showdown will be a Comin-Con style building with vendors, a gaming museum, Virtual Reality stations, retro and new gen video gaming, including Mario Kart LIVE and eSports competitions! Also, enter into two eSports tournaments both weekends of the Fair with Super Smash Bros. and FIFA ’21. PLUS, parents can enjoy a lounge area and also learn some more about gaming. Admission is FREE into the building. Cost for video game and eSports access is $5 per hour or $20 for entire day. Special “Gamer Passes” are available for $99 and lets you play all 12 days of the Fair! Gamer Pass does not include Fair Admission.

For more details on this fun and unique attraction, click here!

This building is made possible by The Big Fresno Fair, Blue Shell Gaming, Fresno Fuego and Xfinity.

There’s still time to apply for a space in our NEW Livin’ Local Marketplace – located in the former Gem & Minerals Building! If you are a local vendor who would like to showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair, such as food, clothing, jewelry and more, be sure to download your application at www.fresnofair.com/livinlocal. Deadline to apply is Wed, 9/15.

Are you a local vendor who would like to showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair? Then you need to be part of our NEW Livin’ Local Marketplace – all dedicated to our incredible local vendors!

Connect with us and get more details today! We are looking for everything from food to clothing, jewelry and more! If it’s local and a great tie to the Central Valley, we’re interested!

Be sure to download and fill out an application TODAY for the new Livin’ local Marketplace! This new and exciting market place gives local vendors an affordable option to sell their goods at the Fair.  

Deadline to apply for space is Wednesday, September 15. Download the application here!