Category: General Fair News

We Want to Hear From You! Take Our Survey and Be Entered-To-Win Prizes!

We want to hear from you! Take our survey; two, women farmer clowns

We want to hear from you! Please take our survey and as a “Thank You,” you will automatically be entered-to-win an “Ultimate Fair Pack” or one of four Season Passes good for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12! The “Ultimate Fair Pack” includes:

 

✔ 4 Adult Admission tickets

✔ 4 Horse Racing Reserved Seats

✔ 4 tickets to the concert of your choice

✔ 1 parking pass

 

Deadline to complete survey is Monday, December 16. Winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

 

Click here to take the survey.

Office Closed Observance of Veterans Day

Thank You Veterans; big fresno fair logo

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G.K. Chesterton, Author

 

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12. 

Try this Fresh and Flavorful Cranberry Sauce Recipe for your next Holiday Gathering! 

With the holidays approaching, we have some fantastic recipes for you to explore! Enjoy this delicious cranberry sauce recipe from www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com.

 

Think you have an award-winning recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned as we feature more holiday recipes throughout the month!

Watch and Wager with Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 1 & 2

World Championships 2024 Breeders' cup Del Mar logo in diamond shape; Horses Racing in background

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 to watch and wager with us for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup! There is over $34 million in purses and awards! Gates open at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday.  Admission is $6 and parking is free in front of the Grandstand!

 

The Starting Gate currently located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.

 

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ronnie Mobley at 559-994-3105. More details here. 

Vote For Us for as “Best Local Annual Event to Attend”!

Show us some love and help us WIN by voting for The Big Fresno Fair as “Best Local Annual Event to Attend” in The Business Journal’s “Best of the Central Valley” Awards! Be sure to make it all the way to the end – we are the last one at #35 J! Thank you in advance!

 

The deadline is approaching fast! Last day to vote is Thursday, October 31. Click here to vote!   

Thank You For An Amazing 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

And just like that, the Fair has come to an end! Thank you for joining us to create memories at the Fair! We enjoyed seeing all of our BFFs back to enjoy the tradition of the Fair with lots of free entertainment, live horse racing, thrilling carnival rides, talented exhibit entries, tasty Fair food, new attractions plus everything else in between. Here are a few Fair Fun Facts from the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

 

  • There was 13,260 minutes of free and entertaining strolling grounds acts to enjoy!
  • There was 26,052 minutes of free entertainment on the five community stages!
  • 17,730 minutes of free entertainment in the NEW Aqua Pals Town, Alaskan Pig Races, Miners Town with the gold panning and NEW leather working station, and Chef Ray’s produce carving.
  • The new Off-Axis Stunt Show did over 150 stunts per show with 3 shows happening per day. That’s a total of 5,850 total stunts during the 13-days of the Fair!
  • The 14th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive held in partnership with the Central California Blood Center took place from August 27 – October 14, and saw 9,655 people show up to donate with 7,040 successful whole blood donations! These donations can save up to 21,120 lives!
  • 3,922 animals were exhibited at The Big Fresno Fair.
  • Chef Ray carved 500 lbs. of produce!
  • Home Art had a record number of entries with 4,400 different entries submitted!
  • Fabulous Fanny’s Funnel Cakes used 1,600 lbs. of fresh strawberries during this year’s Fair!
  • Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls (all three stands) used 32,000 lbs. of flour.
  • This year also marked Country Fair Cinnamon Roll’s 46 years of the local, family-owned and operated business!

 

We can’t wait to create more fun Fair facts at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12!

 

Click here to read the full Fun Fair Facts Release.

Big Fresno Fair Kick-Off Party at Table Mountain Casino Resort

We’re kicking-off the Fair Season at Table Mountain Casino Resort during the first-ever Big Fresno Fair Kick-Off Party on Thurs, September 26 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Blue Oak Grille! Enjoy music by local country-star John Pemberton, Fair inspired food and drink specials, PLUS enter-to-win concert tickets, horse racing tickets, Fair admission and free Fair swag! This event is FREE to attend! Must be 18 years or older to attend. For more details, visit their Facebook page here.