“Time spent with pets is never wasted,” – Unknown
Happy National Pet Day! Have you heard? The Rise of the Bullyz 2.0 – A Bully Breed Dog Show & Expo is happening Saturday, April 22 in the Industry Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults, kids 13 and under are free. Parking is free.
For more details on the event, visit their Facebook here.
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 15 for the 2023 Cen Cals Truck Takeover from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Industry Commerce Building and Carnival Lot. Tickets range from $20 – $250. Kids 12 and under are free. Enjoy live music, cruising, giveaways, prizes, and activities for the whole family!
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Attention! DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Calling all marching bands! Planning for the 12th annual Big Band Review is officially underway! The Big Band Review will take place on Thursday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.
Jr. High and High School marching bands from throughout California are encouraged to sign-up for the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies, and of course bragging rights! Applications are now being accepted. Deadline for entries is September 1, 2023.
The 12th annual Big Band Review Competition is presented by EECU, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Toyota, Chevron and iHeart Radio.
For more details, click here.
🎶 Big Fresno Fair had a farm, E-I-E-I-O 🎶 Happy National Farm Animals Day! Each year at The Big Fresno Fair, hard-working Livestock exhibitors enter their swine, cows, goats, sheep, chicken, turkeys and rabbits into the Livestock Exhibits Program to showcase and auction their animal projects!
Comment an emoji of your favorite farm animal is in the blog comments!
Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 8 to wager on some races and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:
Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.
The official road to the Kentucky Derby is in full affect! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to watch and wager during the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 8. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking if FREE!
For a full calendar of April Racing and all other details, click here!
Attention Livestock Advisors and Exhibitors! We’re six months away from the 2023 Big Fresno Fair which means prep for the Jr. Livestock Show is well underway. The Livestock Exhibitors Handbook will be available on our website on Thursday, April 20 along with other important details for the 2023 Livestock Program.
Livestock details can be found on our website here.
Join the Men of Prayer International for the 2nd Annual Praise & Worship Concert: A Celebration of a Risen King on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Carnival Lot! Enjoy food vendors, live music, guest speakers, a car and bike show, plus more. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the gate. Parking is free!
For more details on the event, visit their Facebook here.
Throwback Thursday to some photos that we found in our archives of the Pavilion Area from 2001! This iconic red roof stage, located in the Fresno County Sesquicentennial Park, features daily free entertainment, including the incredible talents of our community groups.
