It’s National Day of Rock & Roll! 🤘

ZZ Top
Chicago
Foreigner
Anthrax

It’s National Day of Rock & Roll and we dug in our photo archives to highlight some of our favorite rock & roll bands that have performed at The Big Fresno Fair! We’ve brought legends like:

 

  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (1989 & 1990; not pictured)
  • The Who w/ Rodger Daltry & Pete Townshend (1994; not picture)
  • ZZ Top (2005, 2011)
  • Chicago (2008, 2017, 2018)
  • Foreigner (1991, 2012)
  • Anthrax (2021)

 

And there’s more where that came from! Don’t miss your chance for more nights to rock on with arena rock tribute band, Hairball on Monday, October 9 and punk rock band, The Offspring on Friday, October 13 at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero! Full concert details here.

Elle King Takes Over the Paul Paul Theater on October 7 at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

Award-winning, singer and songwriter, Elle King is coming to Fresno on Saturday, October 7 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 to learn more about the full concert line-up, click here!

Submit Your Entries Into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits!

Showcase your talent in our popular Competitive Exhibits Program at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others – can download our 2023 Competitive Exhibits Handbook here!

 

All entries must be submitted online only. Deadline to submit is Friday, September 8 by midnight.

 

Questions or need assistance in entering? Please call our Exhibits Department at (559) 650-3247 (ext. 1110) or tcollins@fresnofair.com.

Less Than 100 Days Until The Big Fresno Fair!

Guess what BFFs!? We’re less than 100 days until Opening Day at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 4 – 15! Concert tickets are on sale now! Also, learn how you can get first dibs on seats during the BFF Club Pre-sale, exclusively for BFF Club Members only! More details here.

 

Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most about the Fair!

Cornerstone Church Presents: Celebrate America | Sunday, July 2

Looking for plans this 4th of July weekend? Head on down to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand as Cornerstone Church Presents: Celebrate America on Sunday, July 2! Come enjoy a car show from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and the biggest free firework show in the Valley at 8 p.m. This event is FREE for all ages!

 

For more details, click here.

Submit Your Entries into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits Program!

Showcase your talent in our popular Competitive Exhibits Program at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others – can download a section of our 2023 Competitive Exhibits Handbook here!

 

All entries MUST be submitted online. Deadline for entries is Friday, September 8 by midnight.

 

Questions or need help entering? Please call our Exhibits Department at (559) 650-3247 (ext. 1110) or tcollins@fresnofair.com.

Attention Entertainers! Apply to Perform at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

There’s still time to submit your Community Entertainer applications online for your chance to perform at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, October 4 – 15! The deadline to submit an entertainer application is Friday, June 30. To apply and download our new Community Entertainer Handbook, click here!

 

Questions? Please contact the Entertainment Department at entertainment@fresnofair.com or call (559) 650-3247, option 7.

Burnout ALS Challenge & Car Show This Weekend | Sat, June 24

Photo by Erik Mclean

Join the ALS Association Golden West Chapter for the Burnout ALS Challenge and Car Show on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Carnival Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds. This event is FREE for spectators. Parking is also free! For car show entry, entry is $35. All proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, Central Valley Walk to Defeat.

 

Questions? Please contact Tommy Galt at (559) 285-0074.