“Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Kicks-Off TODAY!

Today marks the official start of the “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive! Come out to the special launch event at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Table Mountain Rancheria Park TODAY until 2 p.m. to donate blood. Donors will receive a BOGO voucher for admission to the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, a special commemorative t-shirt (while supplies … Continue reading ““Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Kicks-Off TODAY!”

Today marks the official start of the “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive! Come out to the special launch event at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Table Mountain Rancheria Park TODAY until 2 p.m. to donate blood. Donors will receive a BOGO voucher for admission to the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, a special commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last) and be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets!

The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive will run August 14 through September 22. 

Did you know there is one easy step to find out your blood type? Just donate! Fun fact: in Japan, people often believe a person’s blood type is connected to certain personality traits. Come find out your type at The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 10th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive. For more details >> http://bit.ly/PintForAPass

Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots Will Perform Saturday, October 12!

Dancing With The Stars Champ, American Idol Mentor and National Radio Talk Show Personality Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots will entertain the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m. as a part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! Ticket prices are $33, $28 and … Continue reading “Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots Will Perform Saturday, October 12!”

Dancing With The Stars Champ, American Idol Mentor and National Radio Talk Show Personality Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots will entertain the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m. as a part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! Ticket prices are $33, $28 and $23.

Special pre-sale for online only starts Friday, August 16 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Fan Club Members only! The special BFF Club pre-sale will go from August 16 until August 22 at 11:59 p.m. during which members can purchase their Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots tickets, PLUS get 50% off their Fair Admission with each ticket purchase! Concert ticket and discounted admission must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Friday, August 23 at 9 a.m. online, at the Fairgrounds Box Office or by phone at (559) 650-FAIR.

Know someone who’s not a BFF Club Member but wants to get their Bobby Bones &The Raging Idiots tickets early? Tell them to sign up here!

Bobby Bones was crowned winner on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, and was also a mentor for the top 24 contestants on American Idol.  Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, a comedy band which includes Producer Eddie, is a band that started for laughs, but now has the whole world laughing with them. This stand up, musical comedy group has raised millions of dollars for charities, have sold out many shows and have shared the stage with big names like Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. In 2015, the band’s first full-length album “The Critics Give It 5 Stars” debuted at No. 1 on the Comedy Albums Chart and landed Top 5 of Billboard’s Country Album Chart.  Be sure to get your tickets for a night full of laughs and entertainment for Saturday, October 12 at 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

NEW 2019 Big Fresno Fair Vendor, Double Dippin’!

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 Commerce Buildings. Today we are introducing you to one of our NEW vendors, Double Dippin! Grab your dipping device and try from … Continue reading “NEW 2019 Big Fresno Fair Vendor, Double Dippin’!”

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 Commerce Buildings. Today we are introducing you to one of our NEW vendors, Double Dippin!

Grab your dipping device and try from 20 different delicious dip flavors such as their newest “The Spicy Vampire” and “Let’s Taco Bout It.” You can find all Double Dippin has to offer inside the Industry Commerce Building all Fair long. Be sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram page below.

Facebook: DoubleDippinDips
Instagram: Doubledippin1

Win Tickets to See Ice Cube at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Friday, October 11

Ice Cube tickets go on sale to BFF members only TOMORROW and we have your chance to win FREE tickets! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post! Winner will be chosen on Friday, August 16 … Continue reading “Win Tickets to See Ice Cube at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Friday, October 11”

Ice Cube tickets go on sale to BFF members only TOMORROW and we have your chance to win FREE tickets! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post! Winner will be chosen on Friday, August 16 at 3 p.m.

REMINDER: The Ice Cube special ONLINE ONLY pre-sale begins tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Club Member only! From August 13 until August 19 at 11:59 p.m., Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase their Ice Cube tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchased. Tickets to the general public will go on-sale Tuesday, August 20 at 9 a.m. online, at the Fairgrounds Box Office and by phone at (559) 650-FAIR.

Not a Fair Fan Club Member or know someone who’s not? Sign up today >> http://bit.ly/BFFClub19. A special pre-sale password was sent out today; any new signups will receive the password in their confirmation email!

The Ice Cube concert on Friday, October 11 at The Big Fresno Fair is part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota.

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re selected as the winner of this contest and have already bought your Ice Cube concert tickets, we will refund them for you.

Check out our Ice Cube promotional video here

Don’t Wait! Deadline for Competitive Exhibits is Next Month

Want to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There is still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All Hard Entries are due by Friday, September 6 and Online Entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that the 2019 Big Fresno Fair has to offer! The … Continue reading “Don’t Wait! Deadline for Competitive Exhibits is Next Month”

Want to be featured in the 2019 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There is still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All Hard Entries are due by Friday, September 6 and Online Entries by Monday, September 9. Help us showcase the best that the 2019 Big Fresno Fair has to offer!

The Competitive Exhibit handbooks and entry forms are available at >> http://bit.ly/CompetitiveExhibits19

Win Tickets to See A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Tuesday, October 8

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, August 13, but you can win a FREE pair of Meet & Greet passes PLUS tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the … Continue reading “Win Tickets to See A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Tuesday, October 8”

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Tuesday, August 13, but you can win a FREE pair of Meet & Greet passes PLUS tickets before then! Here’s what you have to do…just go to our Big Fresno Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFresnoFair) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bigfresnofair/), and then follow the contest rules on the post! Winner will be chosen on Monday, August 12 at 9 p.m.

REMINDER: The A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie special ONLINE ONLY pre-sale begins Tuesday, August 13 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Club Member only! From August 13 until August 19 at 11:59 p.m., Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase their A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie tickets, PLUS get 50% off of their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchased.

Not a Fair Fan Club Member or know someone who’s not? Sign up today >> http://bit.ly/BFFClub19. A special pre-sale password was sent out today; any new signups will receive the password in their confirmation email!

The A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie concert on Tuesday, October 8 at The Big Fresno Fair is part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota.

Check out our A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie promotional video here

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 … Continue reading “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…”

“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 & Family will still perform on October 14.”

– 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 … Continue reading “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!