Category: Uncategorized

You’re in luck! Save some green and take advantage of the BFF Club Lucky Duo Package Sale EXCLUSIVELY for Big Fair Fan Club Members ONLY! The special online-only begins Wednesday, March 12 at 10 a.m. and goes until Monday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. During this time members can purchase:

• $20 Lucky Duo Package – includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets (originally $30; a $10 savings!)

Lucky Duo Packages are good ONLY for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 1 – 12!

A special password was sent to Big Fair Fan Club Members this morning. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.

Happy National Pie Day!

What better way to celebrate than with a homemade Country Peach Pie? We’ve got the perfect recipe from Food Network that will bring a sweet touch to your day.

As you enjoy making and tasting your pie, keep in mind that the 2025 Arleen Owen’s Legacy Pie Contest at The Big Fresno Fair is just around the corner. If you’re ready to show off your baking skills, now’s the time to submit your pie for a chance to win.

We can’t wait to see all of you for the 2025 Big Fresno Fair, October 1 – 12!

“I have decided to stick to love… Hate is too great a burden to bear” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our Fair Admin Office will be closed today and reopen on Tuesday, January 21.

The Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum are open to the public on the third Saturday of every month! Join us for the first tour of the year on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are FREE! Park in the Chance Ave. lot, and enjoy a self-guided tour with audio or get insights from our friendly docents.

For more details on both museums, click here.

Today is the final day to attend the Fresno Hmong New Year at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Hours today are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dances to follow! Head down to the Fairgrounds one last time to 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 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.

The largest Hmong cultural celebration is happening NOW at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Don’t miss the Fresno Hmong New Year, NOW 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 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: www.facebook.com/FresnoNewYear.

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 1-3! Here’s which races you can wager on:

• November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies | $2,000,000
• November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | $1,000,000
• November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf | $1,000,000
• November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
• November 2 | Bayakoa Stakes | $200,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Classic | $7,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile | $1,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Distaff | $2,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | $1,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf | $2,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Mile | $2,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf | $5,000,000
• November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
• November 2 | Goldikova Stakes | $300,000
• November 3 | Grey Stakes | $135,000
• November 3 | Mazarine Stakes | $135,000

Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Special hours for the Breeders’ Cup is November 1 at 9:30 a.m. and November 2 and 9 a.m.  Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here. 

Discover the tapestry of Fresno County’s past come alive this Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno County Historical Museum and The Big Fresno Fair Museum. Experience award-winning exhibits showcasing historic artifacts and stories that highlight Fresno County’s heritage and the history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free! Just park along Chance Ave.  Audio tours are available to enhance your museum journey guided by our knowledgeable docents.

For more details on both museums, click here.

Find your pot of gold without the luck of the Irish – save some green and advantage of the BFF Club Lucky Duo Package Sale EXCLUSIVELY for Big Fair Fan Club Members ONLY! The last day to purchase this online-only package is Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m. During this time members can purchase:

• $30 Lucky Duo Package – Includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets and 1 Chance Ave. Parking Pass (a $9 savings!)

Lucky Duo Packages are good ONLY for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 2 – 14!

A special password was sent to Big Fair Fan Club Members prior to the online-sale. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.