Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 16 for the first-ever Plug Stop Expo, a vintage clothing and sneaker expo! Take a stroll through the Jr Exhibits building to check out the hottest sneakers, vintage clothing plus so much more. Hours are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot.
Visit their Instagram for more details.
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker, American Novelist
In support of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in our community, from every walk of life. A special shoutout to our Interim CEO, Christina Estrada, and her incredible team, who make the Central Valley’s largest annual event come to life and work to make The Big Fresno Fair a little bigger and better each year! Here’s to the women who inspire us to reach higher, dream bigger, and make our community shine! 
TBT to almost 20 years ago with our Big Fresno Fair commercial from 2006! Who remembers seeing this on your television? 
Stay tuned in the upcoming months for savings and concert announcements!
Don’t miss Ani-Me Con 12.0, the biggest annual anime, gaming and sci-fi convention in the Central Valley happening Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Times are 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Check out more than 150 vendors, special guests and cosplayers, artist, exhibitors, live entertainment plus so much more!
Tickets range from $19.99 – $49.00. Kids 9 and under are free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot. To purchase tickets and for more details, click here.
Dunk, twist, and celebrate the sweetest day of the year – it’s National Oreo Cookie Day! 
Like this post if you’ve tried a Deep-Fried Oreo at The Big Fresno Fair! ♥
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Agriculture and Industry Commerce Buildings for the Cali Creaming Fresno Car Show on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Admission is $25 to spectate. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is $10 in the Chance Parking Lot. Check out the finest show cars, models, music, games, automotive vendors, awards, giveaways plus so much more!
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Attention local vendors! Be part of our industry award-winning Livin’ Local Marketplace at the 2024 Big Fresno Fair and showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers! We’re looking for everything from food to clothing, jewelry, art and more!
Selected applicants will be notified throughout the month of May. Head to our website to fill out an application today! A limited number of vendors will be accepted.
For more details and to fill out an application, click here.
There’s only one week left to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in The Fresno Bee’s 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards! The deadline to vote is Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m.
To cast your vote, click here! You can vote daily in the link provided. Thank you in advance for voting for us!
It’s a big weekend for horse racing and we want to be sure you have the scoop on when you can catch the biggest stakes races, including race adjustments at Santa Anita Park due to weather!
Saturday, March 2nd
Sunday, March 3rd
So be sure to join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager and (hopefully) win BIG on these races! Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.
The Starting Gate opens at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. on Sunday and Monday! Admission is $6; parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.
Don’t miss the Spring Home & Garden Show happening this Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 60+ and kids 12 and under are free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Avenue parking lot and $12 for Preferred Parking.
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!
