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 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!
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!
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!
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:
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!
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!
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 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!
Want to be a part of the 2023 Big Fresno Fair team!? Be sure to mark your calendar for the 12th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, August 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building located at the Fresno Fairgrounds! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:
Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
Ticket Takers
Parking Attendants
Customer Service Representatives
Janitorial Staff
Maintenance
Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)
Security Guards
Concessions
And Many More!
Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!
The weather is heating up but we have the coolest museums in town! Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.