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CenCal Standoff (CCS) the Valley’s largest esports and combat game regional tournament June 10 & 11, 2023 at the Fresno Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. each day! This is the 4^th year of this regional tournament, which this year features Street Fighter 6 (which is the latest installment of the game just released this week) alongside 5 other games. There is a vendor hall with over 25 unique vendors from across the State selling collectibles, gifts, gaming items and more!

Parking & Entrance to Vendor Hall is FREE! Gaming spectator entrance fee is $25, which gets you play on Game Saru’s Japanese-style arcade machines alongside other gaming consoles. Tickets can be purchased at the door.  

Details at https://www.facebook.com/cencalstandoff

Or email cencalstandoff@gmail.com

“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” – Elie Wiesel

 

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. The Fair Administration Office will be closed beginning today through Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, May 30.

Who will win it all during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes? Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Sat, 5/20 to watch and wager on the excitement! Gates open at 7:15 a.m.

 

Here’s 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

 

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

Calling all marching bands! Planning for the 12^th annual Big Band Review is officially underway! The Big Band Review will take place on Thursday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.

Jr. High and High School marching bands from throughout California are encouraged to sign-up for the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies, and of course bragging rights! Applications are now being accepted. Deadline for entries is September 1, 2023.  

The 12th annual Big Band Review Competition is presented by EECU, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Toyota, Chevron and iHeart Radio.

For more details, click here.

The Fresno Fairgrounds has been activated by Fresno County OES as an evacuation site for large animals. This flyer has all the information you need.

Location: Horse Barn Area
On Maple Ave., just south of Butler Ave.

Hours:
Haul in anytime from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If after 5 p.m., call (559) 994-3108

What we will provide:
Shelter, alfalfa and bedding for your animals.

What you need to do:
Bring any diet specific food your animal needs.
Fill out this Animal Assistance Form.

Friends like you keep the love going all year round. Happy Valentine’s Day besties! Have photos of you and your valentine at The Big Fresno Fair? Share it with us to be featured on our stories on Facebook and Instagram!

Our Fair Administration Office will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today due to weather impact. We will reopen again to the public on Tuesday, January 10 at 8 a.m. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

Can you believe that 2023 is just 13 days away!? Which means that the 2023 Big Fresno Fair is just 289 days away! What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward too!

 

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, October 4 – 15!