Dinosaur Adventure Takes Over the Fresno Fairgrounds | January 20 – 21

Have an ext-ROAR-dinary time with the family as Dinosaur Adventure heads to the Fresno Fairgrounds Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21 in the Commerce and Agriculture Buildings! Dinosaur Adventure is a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars! 🐱‍🐉

Here are a few things to know before you go:

  • Saturday hours | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sunday hours | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Tickets Range from $26 – $49
  • Free parking available in the Chance Parking Lot

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!

Big Dinosaurs, Massive Fun! Fresno Fairgrounds January 20 and 21
child touching dinosaur animatronics with exhibit docent
child with dinosaur headdress digging in sandbox
child petting dinosaur hand puppet
children looking at dinosaur animatronic
child with dinosaur painted face on dinosaur ride
child looking at dinosaur exhibit
child riding dinosaur inflatable
children looking at dinosaur exhibit

Thank You to Our Law Enforcement!

Channel ABC 30 news reporter with Fresno PD
Fresno PD officers with children in carnival
Fresno PD officers with children in carnival
Fresno PD officers with children playing carnival game

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to the Fresno Police Department who continue to help keep The Big Fresno Fair one of the safest events in the Central Valley! We also want to extend a sincere thank you to all our law enforcement entities in Fresno County who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Thank you and thank you to your families and friends who support you all.

 

We look forward to working with you again at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair!

Fresno Hmong New Year Festivities Kick Off TODAY! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds as the Fresno Hmong New Year kicks off TODAY through Sun, 12/31 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. Here are a few things to know before you gO:
 
✔General Admission is $12,
✔ Kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8.
✔ Kids 5 and under are free!
✔ Tickets also available at the Chance and Butler gates (cash only).
✔ Parking is $10.

 

Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

 

To purchase tickets, click here! For more information on the event, click here.

 

Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

Celebrate National Candy Cane Day With This Tasty Fudge Recipe!

If you still have some extra candy canes hanging on your tree, use them to create this tasty Mint Oreo Fudge for National Candy Cane Day. Check out the graphics for a delicious and easy recipe from Taste of Home! 🍫❤

 

For tips from the baker, visit their website here. 

 

Think you have an award-winning confection or fudge recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Let us know if you make this recipe in the comments!

Fair Admin Office Closed for the Holidays! | December 15 – January 2

Christmas lights; text: office closed for the holidays

The Big Fresno Fair Administration Office will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 25 and will re-open again to the public on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

 

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy (and safe) New Year!

What Are You Looking Forward To in 2023?

Can you believe that 2024 is just 10 days away!? Which means that the 2024 Big Fresno Fair is just 285 days away (yes…we’re counting)!

 

What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward to!

 

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14!

Fresno Hmong New Year Kicks Off Next Thursday! | December 28 – December 31

The largest cultural celebration returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Fresno Hmong New Year beginning Thursday, December 28 through Sunday, December 31 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. General Admission is $12, kids 6 – 12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8. Plus, kids 5 and under are free! Tickets also available at the Chance and Butler gates. Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

 

To purchase tickets, click here! For more information on the event, click here.

 

📸 Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography

National Bake Cookies Day is Today So Here’s a Recipe for YOU!

Pour yourself a glass of milk because it’s National Bake Cookies Day! Check out the graphics for a Red Velvet Cookie recipe to try this holiday season from the Food Network!

 

For tips from the baker, visit their website here. 

 

Think you have an award-winning cookie recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Until then, happy baking! 🥧🥐