The Big Fresno Fair

Enter into the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest Today!

Have an award-winning recipe in your cookbook? Then enter into the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest as part of the 2023 Competitive Exhibits program for your chance to win brand-new Kitchen Aid Mixer!

Entries can include, but are not limited to, a bar, bite, mix, cookie, muffin or anything considered snackable. Recipe must include products from Sun-Maid Growers of California. Let your imagination be your guide! Entries must be submitted online on September 8 by 11:59 p.m.

For complete contest details on the Snackable Sun-Maid Contest, refer to Division 826 in the Home Arts section of the Competitive Exhibits handbook. More details here.

Big Fresno Fair Box Office Hours – Now Open!

We’re just 51 days until the 2023 Big Fresno Fair which means our Box Office is officially open to the public! Purchase your concert, horse racing and admission tickets in-person at our Box Office beginning Monday, August 14. Hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more general information, please visit our website at www.fresnofair.com/info.

Sign Up For The Derby Dog Dash! | Sat, October 14

Your favorite furry friend race is back with the 2023 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 14! Sign-up your pup for the cutest races at the Fair and win prizes! Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. 🐶🏁

The winner of the championship heat will win $100 and second place finisher will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include admission to the Fairgrounds. All dogs MUST meet the weight and height requirements (less than 28 lbs. and 15” at the shoulder).

For full rules and details, click here!

2 Chainz Added to the Table Mountain Concert Series Line-up!

Award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist, 2 Chainz takes over the Paul Paul Theater on Saturday, October 14 as part of our Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero! Ticket prices are $55, $45 and $35.

An exclusive online only pre-sale just for YOU, our Big Fair Fan Club Members runs Thursday, August 17 at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. During this time, any BFF Club Member who purchases a Fair concert ticket can also purchase a Fair admission ticket for 50% off; discounted admission and concert tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public at the Fair ticket box office or online on Thursday, August 24 at 10 a.m.

A special password will be sent exclusively to our BFF Club Members on Monday, August 14 prior to the pre-sale. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member but would like to get their tickets before anyone else and receive 50% off Fair admission ahead of time? Tell them to sign up here!

The 12th Annual Job Fair is 2 Weeks Away

The Big Fresno Fair Job Fair is just two weeks away! Mark your calendar for the 12^th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building located at the Fresno Fairgrounds! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:

Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
Ticket Takers
Parking Attendants
Customer Service Representatives
Janitorial Staff
Maintenance
Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)
Security Guards
Concessions
And Many More!

Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!

Submit Your Entries Into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits Program!

Want to be featured in the 2023 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There’s still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All entries must be submitted online on Friday, September 8 by midnight. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

For more details, visit www.fresnofair.com/competitiveexhibits.

exhibits - Lilo & Stitch surf board, quilts

Save the Date for the “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive | August 29 – October 14

Save the date for the 13^th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive, kicking off Tuesday, August 29 through Saturday, October 14! There will also be a special launch event in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 29 from 5 a.m. – 4 p.m., where donors will receive a BOGO voucher for admission to the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, a special commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last) and also be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets!

It’s a win-win-win! Donors get BOGO Fair Admission, chance to win prizes AND can save a life!

The Central Valley is in critical need of blood. Come out to The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 13^th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive and save a Valley life! 🩸 For more details, click here.

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now to BFF Club Members!

Horse Racing is back for 7-days of excitement at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets early? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our (online only) pre-sale, happening NOW through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

Reserved Seats (Single Day)
$6 for Single Days
$10 Fridays

Box Seats (Single Day)
4 seats for $32
6 seats for $48

Turf Club Tables (table of 4)
$90 (Fri/Sat)
$50 (Sun/Mon)

Turf Club Tables (table of 8)
$180 (Fri/Sat)
$100 (Sun/Mon)

Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)
$175 (Sunday, October 8 available)

A special password for the pre-sale was emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Tickets go on sale to the general public (online only) on Tuesday, August 8 at 10 a.m. The Fair’s Box Office opens Monday, August 14 for in-person ticket purchases. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Laugh Out Loud With Carlos Mencia On October 6 at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

Join us for a night of comedy with comedian, Carlos Mencia on Friday, October 6 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero during the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! Concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $32, $22 and $18.

To purchase tickets and to learn more about the full concert line-up, click here!

It’s National Carousel Day!

It’s National Carousel Day or also known as Merry-Go-Round Day! Did you know that first known carousel ride in the U.S. operated in 1799 in Salem, Massachusetts. Some early carousel horses were made with mane and/or tail made of real horsehair.

We can’t wait to ride some of our favorite carousel rides at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! Stay tuned for details on when you can purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for this year’s Fair!