The Big Fresno Fair

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!

Danny Gokey & Ryan Stevenson Take Over the Paul Paul Theater on October 10!

Three-time Grammy nominee, Danny Gokey and singer, songwriter Ryan Stevenson are bringing a night of worship and praise on Tuesday, October 10 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by 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 for the full concert line-up, click here!

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets Available July 18 to BFF Club Members Only!

Excitement in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstands returns for 7-days of horse racing at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets before anyone else? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our online only pre-sale, beginning Tuesday, August 1 at 10 a.m. 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)

$50 (Sun/Mon)
$90 (Fri/Sat)

Turf Club Tables (table of 8)

$180 (Fri/Sat)
$100 (Sun/Mon)

Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)

$195 (Fri/Sat)
$175 (Sun/Mon)

A special password for the pre-sale will be emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members on Friday, July 28. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Cirque Italia Heads to the Fresno Fairgrounds | July 27 – 31

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Butler Parking Lot to experience the Cirque Italia Silver Unit Water Circus beginning Thursday, July 27 through Monday, July 31! Below are the show dates:

Thursday, July 27 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 28 – Friday: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 – 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 – 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 31 – 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $15 – $55. Kids 2 and under are FREE! The box office on-site will open on Tuesday. Hours are Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday – Monday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. For more details, click here!

Purchase Tickets to See En Vogue & Special Guests Exposé at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

Don’t miss a throwback for the books as En Vogue with special guest Exposé take over the Paul Paul Theater on Thursday, October 5 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 $50, $40 and $35.

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

In Memory of Tony Bennett | August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023

We are saddened to hear about the passing of the great Tony Bennett. We are so lucky to have had him grace our Paul Paul Theater Stage in 1990 and more recently in 2014 at The Big Fresno Fair. Tony Bennett was known for his beautiful renditions of classics such as “The Way You Look Tonight” and his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Tony Bennett passed away after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 96 years old.

Legendary group, The Beach Boys is Coming to the 2023 Big Fresno Fair | October 12

Legendary and iconic group, The Beach Boys return to the Paul Paul Theater stage on Thursday, October 12 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 $42, $32 and $22.

To purchase tickets and for the full concert line-up, click here!