The Big Fresno Fair

Ice Cube Set to Make His Return to The Big Fresno Fair on October 11; A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Will Make His Fair Debut October 8.

After a sold out show in 2017, Ice Cube will make his return to The Big Fresno Fair on Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! Ticket prices are $48, $38 and $32.

The award-winning artist, actor and rapper Ice Cube is well-known for being the founding member of the hip-hop group known as N.W.A. In his solo career, Ice Cube has released multiple well-known hits such as “It Was a Good Day,” “Check Yo Self,” “You Know How We Do It” and many more. Most recently, Ice Cube released his latest album “Everythang’s Corrupt”. This is a concert you don’t want to miss happening at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

Then get out your hoodies because it’s Hoodie SZN! A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will take over the stage at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! Ticket prices are $30, $20 and $15.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is an American rapper, singer and songwriter who is best known for his songs “Look Back At It,” “Swervin,” “Startender” and so many more! A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has worked along-side many well-known artists such as Khalid, 6ix9ine, Kodak Black, Ed Sheeran and Meek Mill to name a few. Don’t miss your chance to see A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie LIVE at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

Both concerts have a special online only pre-sale for members of the Big Fair Fan Club (free email newsletter) that starts on Tuesday, August 13 at 9 a.m. The special BFF Club pre-sale will go from August 13 until August 19 at 11:59 p.m. during which members can purchase their Ice Cube and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie tickets, PLUS get 50% off their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchase! Concert ticket and discounted admission must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 20 at 9 a.m. online, at the Fairgrounds Box Office and by phone at (559) 650-FAIR.

Know someone who’s not a BFF Club Member but wants to get their Ice Cube and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie tickets early? Tell them to sign up here!

Willie Nelson Concert Still Happening…

“We just got official word from Willie Nelson’s management (CAA) that The Big Fresno Fair is not part of the cancellation. He cancelled the rest of his shows on his “Club Luck” tour with Alison Krauss tour that ends August 17. If anything changes, we will notify the public immediately, but as of now Willie Nelson & … Continue reading “Willie Nelson Concert Still Happening…”

– Lauri King, Deputy Manager II, The Big Fresno Fair

Entertainment Highlight: Christian Nodal

Latin Billboard award-winning artist, Christian Nodal is set to perform at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Sunday, October 6, as part of the Table Mountain Casino Concert Series presented by Coors Light & Toyota! Ticket prices are: $25, $45, $65 and $85.

Nodal has hit No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Music Charts five times with hits such as “Adios Amor”, “Te Falle” and “Probablemente”, “Ne Deje Llevar” and “No Te Contaron Mal”. Don’t miss your chance to see this young-talented artist LIVE in concert!

Tickets are currently on sale online only. Starting August 14 tickets can be purchased by phone at (559) 650-FAIR, online or at the Fresno Fairgrounds Administration Ticket Box Office located at 1121 S. Chance Avenue, Fresno. To view the full Paul Paul Theater Table Mountain Concert Series line-up >> http://bit.ly/BFFconcerts

Horn Photo’s “Clicking Caravan” is this Thursday, August 8 at the FCHM!

Check out Horn Photo’s “Clicking Caravan” on Thursday, August 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fresno County Historical Museum located at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Clicking Caravan gives people the opportunity to take photos of the unique memorabilia around the FCHM. Prizes will be given away to one lucky winner BUT you must … Continue reading “Horn Photo’s “Clicking Caravan” is this Thursday, August 8 at the FCHM!”

Check out Horn Photo’s “Clicking Caravan” on Thursday, August 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fresno County Historical Museum located at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Clicking Caravan gives people the opportunity to take photos of the unique memorabilia around the FCHM. Prizes will be given away to one lucky winner BUT you must register to win a valuable product from Horn Photo! For more details and how to register >> http://bit.ly/2YMYXtz

Check out this video by Horn Photo of the many ideas you can choose from to take photos of!

2019 Big Fresno Fair Wine Festival!

Wine enthusiasts! Celebrate Wine Wednesday by purchasing your tickets for The Big Fresno Fair Fall Wine Festival inside the race track during live horse racing on Saturday, October 12! Sip on wines from more than 18 different wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games, and wager on the … Continue reading “2019 Big Fresno Fair Wine Festival!”

Wine enthusiasts! Celebrate Wine Wednesday by purchasing your tickets for The Big Fresno Fair Fall Wine Festival inside the race track during live horse racing on Saturday, October 12! Sip on wines from more than 18 different wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games, and wager on the horse races from betting stations. Ticket prices for the Fall Wine Festival are $35 Event Only ticket and $25 Designated Driver ticket.

For more details on the Fall Wine Festival, please visit: http://bit.ly/BFFFallWineFestival

Don’t Forget, The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is TOMORROW!

The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is TOMORROW, Thursday, August 8 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building. The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining environment. Available positions include Parking Attendants, Maintenance Staff, Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards and much more! PLUS there will be … Continue reading “Don’t Forget, The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is TOMORROW!”

The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is TOMORROW, Thursday, August 8 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building. The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining environment. Available positions include Parking Attendants, Maintenance Staff, Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards and much more! PLUS there will be a Volunteer Booth for those of you who would like to volunteer at this year’s Fair!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of The Big Fresno Fair family. For more information and an application, please visit: http://bit.ly/BFFEmployment

This Week’s “Tidbit Tuesday” Features Jerky Hut!

Every Tuesday until the 2019 Big Fresno Fair we will be bringing you “Tidbit Tuesday” with the scoop on our new and returning Commercial Vendors and Concessionaires located in our Commerce and Industry Buildings! Today we will be highlighting a returning vendor, Jerky Hut!

Jerky Hut sells over 40 different flavors of jerky, with eight flavors of exotic/game jerky. Stop by their booth and try their newest award-winning flavor of Prime Rib or dare to try one of their exotic jerkies like alligator! Be sure to stop by and get your Jerky Fix located outside the Livestock area all Fair long! For more information on Jerky Hut, visit their Facebook page >> https://www.facebook.com/JerkyHutJerkyJerks/

Pint for a Pass Blood Drive – Special Launch Event Next Week!

The “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Special Launch Event is on Wednesday, August 14 from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Table Mountain Rancheria Park! Come out and help save a life and be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets, plus donors get free corns dogs and kettle corn (yum!).

The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 10th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive will run from Wednesday, August 14 until Sunday, September 22! Donate during this timeframe at one of the donor center locations and get a BOGO Fair admission ticket voucher, plus be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets! The “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive is supported by CBS 47, Q971 and La Buena. More details at >> http://bit.ly/PintForAPass

For a list of donor center locations >> http://bit.ly/2uyCbpI

Register for the Fair Education Program Today!

Don’t forget to register for the 2019 Big Fresno Fair’s Fair Education Program developed in conjunction with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and sponsored by the Meyers Water Bank & Wildlife Project, EECU, Chevron and Caltran’s Measure C. This program allows kindergarten through eighth grade students, in public, private, charter or home school classes, to visit the Fair FREE and learn in an educational, hands-on setting that touts curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

The 2019 Fair Education Program dates are Thursday, October 3; Friday, October 4; Thursday, October 10; and Friday, October 11. If you would like your class to participate fill out an application online now. There are a maximum number of students we can accommodate daily, so be sure to register early and assure your spot on this great field trip! To register + more information >> http://bit.ly/BFFfaired.

Happy 78th Birthday Mr. Paul Anka!

We want to wish one of our 2019 Big Fresno Fair entertainers, Paul Anka a very Happy 78th Birthday! To help celebrate his birthday, we’re giving away one pair of tickets on FB and one pair on IG to see him LIVE on Monday, October 7 for his special tour of “Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way” as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! All you have to do is go to our Facebook or Instagram, tag a friend and share with us your favorite Paul Anka song! Winners will be announced Thursday, August 1 by 3 p.m.

You can also purchase Paul Anka tickets online only. Tickets prices are $40|$45|$50. To purchase tickets >> http://bit.ly/PaulAnkaTOS