The Big Fresno Fair

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

Enter The Big Fresno Fair’s First-Ever Tamale Throwdown!

Do you make the best tamales in town? Or maybe you know someone who does. If so, then be sure to enter the FIRST-EVER Big Fresno Fair Tamale Throwdown, which will be held on Tuesday, October 8 in the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. Contest rules and entry forms can be found here http://bit.ly/TamaleThrowdown Entry forms … Continue reading “Enter The Big Fresno Fair’s First-Ever Tamale Throwdown!”

Do you make the best tamales in town? Or maybe you know someone who does. If so, then be sure to enter the FIRST-EVER Big Fresno Fair Tamale Throwdown, which will be held on Tuesday, October 8 in the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. Contest rules and entry forms can be found here http://bit.ly/TamaleThrowdown

Entry forms and the $10 entry fee are due on Friday, September 6.

Last Day for the Big Fair Fan Club Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale is July 31!

Don’t wait!There are only a few days left of the Big Fair Fan Club Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale! The last day to get exclusive $2 off Admission tickets, PLUS get Season Passes for just $32 and Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for $28 is July 31 at 11:59 p.m.! Talk about savings! Sign up today to be … Continue reading “Last Day for the Big Fair Fan Club Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale is July 31!”

Don’t wait!There are only a few days left of the Big Fair Fan Club Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale! The last day to get exclusive $2 off Admission tickets, PLUS get Season Passes for just $32 and Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for $28 is July 31 at 11:59 p.m.! Talk about savings! Sign up today to be a BFF Club Member to take advantage and receive your pre-sale password >> http://bit.ly/BFFclub19

OR if you already have you password, buy your discounted tickets here >> http://bit.ly/BFFTix

Win Tickets to See Keith Sweat at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Friday, October 4

Keith Sweat tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Wednesday, July 24, but you can win 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 Tuesday, July … Continue reading “Win Tickets to See Keith Sweat at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair | Friday, October 4”

Keith Sweat tickets go on sale to BFF members ONLY on Wednesday, July 24, but you can win 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 Tuesday, July 23 at 3 p.m.

REMINDER: The Keith Sweat special ONLINE ONLY pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 24 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Club Member only! From July 24 until July 30 at 11:59 p.m., Big Fair Fan Club Members can purchase their Keith Sweat 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 Keith Sweat concert on Friday, October 4 at The Big Fresno Fair is part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota.

Check out our Keith Sweat promotional video here:

Keith Sweat Will Perform LIVE at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

Legendary R&B singer and songwriter Keith Sweat is coming to the 2019 Big Fresno Fair on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. as a part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota! Ticket prices are $20, $25 and $35.

Special pre-sale for online only starts Wednesday, July 24 at 9 a.m. for Big Fresno Fair Fan Club Members only! The special BFF Club pre-sale will go from July 24 until July 30 at 11:59 p.m. during which members can purchase their Keith Sweat 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 to the general public for Keith Sweat will go on sale online only on July 31 at 9 a.m.

Know someone who’s not a BFF Club Member but wants to get their Keith Sweat tickets early? Tell them to sign up here!

Keith Sweat is an award-winning performer, artist and producer with multiple Multi-Platinum albums on the Billboard charts. With hits like “Make It Last Forever,” “I’ll Give All My Love To You,” “Nobody” and many more, Keith Sweat is the legendary R&B artist that you won’t want to miss at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair!

Del Mar Summer Season Kicks-Off Wednesday, July 17!

The 2019 Del Mar Racing season kicks-off TODAY for its 80th summer season and you can watch and wage on races at both the Starting Gate and Club One Casino Polo Lounge! Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is only $5 and parking is FREE! Can’t make it to the Fairgrounds? Watch and wager at … Continue reading “Del Mar Summer Season Kicks-Off Wednesday, July 17!”

The 2019 Del Mar Racing season kicks-off TODAY for its 80th summer season and you can watch and wage on races at both the Starting Gate and Club One Casino Polo Lounge! Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is only $5 and parking is FREE!

Can’t make it to the Fairgrounds? Watch and wager at Club One Casino’s Polo Lounge for $10. Parking is FREE! Call 559-497-3000 to make reservations for the Polo Lounge. For more information >> http://bit.ly/2GDz8m7

Hall of Fame and Community Champions Awards Reminder

Those who work hard to better Fresno County through their ongoing actions deserve to be recognized! If you know someone who deserves to be recognized, nominate them today for one of The Big Fresno Fair’s two most prestigious honors – the Hall of Fame and Community Champion Awards.

The Big Fresno Fair Hall of Fame honors individuals who have demonstrated long-time continued support and extraordinary passion for the betterment of The Big Fresno Fair. For more info >> http://bit.ly/RecognitionPrograms

The Community Champions Awards formally recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary passion for the betterment of Fresno County. Nomination packets and forms can be found here >> http://bit.ly/RecognitionPrograms . Deadline for entries is Thursday, August 15.

Extra Extra! Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Issue Featuring Big Fresno Fair’s Tractor Tree is Out!

The issue of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not: Beyond the Bizarre that features The Big Fresno Fair Tractor Tree is available for pre-order now! Click here to get your copy today!

The issue of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not: Beyond the Bizarre that features The Big Fresno Fair Tractor Tree is available for pre-order now! Click here to get your copy today!

Fresno Fairground’s Friday Night Swap Meets are Back!

The Friday Night Swap Meet is back, indefinitely! Starting TODAY, July 12 the Friday Night Swap will take place every Friday in the Butler Parking Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Parking and admission is free!