The Big Fresno Fair

Watch & Wager With Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 3 & 4

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Fri, 11/3 and Sat, 11/4 to watch and wager with us for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup to see who will win the World Championships! Gates open at 9 a.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5 and parking is free!

Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For more details visit www.fresnofair.com/horseracing.

Sign Up for The Derby Dog Dash! | Saturday, October 14

Think your furry friend has what it takes to win first place in a race? Then sign your pup up for the Derby Dog Dash by Tuesday, October 10 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).

For full rules and details, click here!

Beer & Wine Fest Tickets On-Sale Now!

Cheers to good times at the 3rd annual Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games and of course, wager on horse races! Some of the Valley’s BEST food trucks will be on deck serving up some of their delicious eats, plus enjoy a variety of vendors from decadent chocolates, cigars and more.

Ticket prices are $25 for the event only (no Fair admission included) and $5 for a Designated Driver ticket. Tickets are on-sale NOW! For more details, click here!

Sign Up For The Derby Dog Dash! | Sat, October 14

Your favorite furry friend race is back with the 2023 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 14! Sign-up your pup for the cutest races at the Fair and win prizes! Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, October 10 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).

For full rules and details, click here!

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now to BFF Club Members!

Horse Racing is back for 7-days of excitement at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets early? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our (online only) pre-sale, happening NOW through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

Reserved Seats (Single Day)
$6 for Single Days
$10 Fridays

Box Seats (Single Day)
4 seats for $32
6 seats for $48

Turf Club Tables (table of 4)
$90 (Fri/Sat)
$50 (Sun/Mon)

Turf Club Tables (table of 8)
$180 (Fri/Sat)
$100 (Sun/Mon)

Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)
$175 (Sunday, October 8 available)

A special password for the pre-sale was emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Tickets go on sale to the general public (online only) on Tuesday, August 8 at 10 a.m. The Fair’s Box Office opens Monday, August 14 for in-person ticket purchases. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets Available July 18 to BFF Club Members Only!

Excitement in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstands returns for 7-days of horse racing at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets before anyone else? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our online only pre-sale, beginning Tuesday, August 1 at 10 a.m. through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

Reserved Seats (Single Day)

$6 for Single Days
$10 Fridays

Box Seats (Single Day)

4 seats for $32
6 seats for $48

Turf Club Tables (table of 4)

$50 (Sun/Mon)
$90 (Fri/Sat)

Turf Club Tables (table of 8)

$180 (Fri/Sat)
$100 (Sun/Mon)

Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)

$195 (Fri/Sat)
$175 (Sun/Mon)

A special password for the pre-sale will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members on Friday, July 28. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Don’t Miss the 155th Running of the Belmont Stakes | Sat, June 10

Join us for the 155TH running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10 at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate located on the 2^nd floor of the Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Gates open at 8 a.m.

Here’s a few things to know before you go:

Admission is $6
Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Check Out Local Handicapper, Robbie Rodriguez’s Picks for the 149th Kentucky Derby

Robbie Rodriguez's Kentucky Derby Picks - SJV SUN

Want to wager on the 149^th Kentucky Derby but not sure who to pick? Check out The Big Fresno Fair’s track handicapper, Robbie Rodriguez’s picks and odds in this SJV Sun article here!

Be sure to head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate, located on the second floor of the Grandstand, to watch and wager on the 149^th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 6! Gates open at 7:15 a.m. For more details, visit our website here.

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the Kentucky Derby!

The biggest race of the year is almost here! Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 5 and on Saturday, May 6 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open 7:15 a.m. both days – time subject to change. Note: The Starting Gate has moved back onto the second floor of the Grandstand.

Here are a few things to know before you go:

Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Watch & Wager With Us This Weekend | Saturday, April 22

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 22 to watch and wager on some big races…and of course win some BIG money! Here’s the races you can watch and wager on:

Oaklawn Park Oaklawn Handicap | $1,000,000
Santa Anita Park Californian Stakes | $200,000
Santa Anita Park Kona Gold Stakes | $100,000

Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.