“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein
It’s the start of a new year and we want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year!
With a new year means new Fair dates! Mark your calendars for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12!
“Strolling the grounds of the Fresno District Fair often proved to be the most popular pastime of all” – Claude C. “Pop” Laval, October 4, 1941
Happy Flashback Friday! From 1941 to now—decades may separate these moments, but the memories are timeless.
Photo Credits: The Fresno Fair: As seen through the lens of Claude C. “Pop” Laval by Elizabeth M. Laval.
Today’s Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight goes to American Rock Legends, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and their 2019 performance at The Big Fresno Fair! CCR is best known for their songs “Have You Ever Seen The Rain,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising” and so much more!
Let us know your favorite Creedence Clearwater Revisited songs in the comments below!
“Love the giver more than the gift.” –Brigham Young
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From our Big Fresno Fair family to yours, we wish you a joyful and Merry Holiday Season!
The largest cultural celebration is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year happening Saturday, December 28 through Tuesday, December 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Celebrate this rich tradition with live entertainment, vendors, exciting competitions, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID). Kids 5 and under are free! Parking is $15 in the Bulter Lot and Maple Butler Lot; and $20 in the Chance Ave Lot.
Tickets are available online and at the gate. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Hmong culture!
For more details, visit their Facebook here.
Happy Flashback Friday! From the carnival in 1939 to today, it’s incredible to see how much our Fair has evolved! From the classic rides and games to the iconic food stands and live entertainment, each year brings something new while keeping that timeless fair magic alive. 
“Plenty of other, braver, souls were more than happy to spend a dime for a yearly thrill on the “Ridee-O” – September 1939
Photo Credits: The Fresno Fair: As seen through the lens of Claude C. “Pop” Laval by Elizabeth M. Laval.
Nothing says home like the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies. Happy National Bake Cookies Day! Here’s a tasty Italian Lemon Cookie recipe for you to try to celebrate! Recipe by Jane Sweeney at Delish!
For tips from the baker, visit their website here.
Think you have an award-winning cookie recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 
We did it! Thanks to our community, we were voted as “Best Local Annual Event to Attend” at The Business Journal’s Best of the Central Valley Awards! 
A BIG THANK YOU to our amazing community for your unwavering support. We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 
We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who make the Fair the incredible experience it is.
We can’t wait to see you again for an unforgettable 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1-12!
Join us for the final public tours of the year and visit the Fresno County Historical Museum and Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave. You can explore with audio tours and be guided by our knowledgeable Museum docents throughout your visit.
For more details on both museums, click here.
The Big Fresno Fair Administration Office will be closed for the holidays beginning today, December 16 and will re-open again to the public on Thursday, January 2. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy (and safe) New Year!