It’s National Agriculture Week!

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It’s the beginning of National Ag Week and what better way to celebrate than to highlight our hard-working livestock exhibitors! Did you know that a total of 2,580 animals were exhibited and a total of 1,043 exhibitors from different 4-H and FFA groups participated in the 2022 Big Fresno Fair Livestock Exhibits? Many of these members participated in the Jr. Livestock Auctions on October 8 and 15 at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair. 🐮🐑🐐🐷🐔

 

Fun Fair Fact: A total of 806 animals were sold at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, generating a grand total of $1.4 million in sales and add-ons! WOW! 🤩

 

Interested in showing livestock at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair? Click here for more information.

Seeking Hmong New Year Celebration Bids

Attention! We are seeking respondents for the Hmong New Year Celebration IFB. Deadline is April 10 at 2 p.m.

 

The IFB can be found at www.FresnoFair.com/publicinformation at bottom of page.

 

Have questions? Contact Taylor Childers at tchilders@fresnofair.com.

Hmong New Year Celebration Bids Due April 10.

Lucky You! Today’s the Last Day of the BFF Club Pre-Sale!

You’re in luck! 🍀 Today’s the final day to take advantage of the BFF Club Pre-sale EXCLUSIVELY for Big Fair Fan Club Members ONLY! Save $2 off on Admission and $8 off Season Passes to the 2023 Big Fresno Fair when you purchase online TODAY before 11:59 p.m. 🌈

 

Not a Big Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up today and a password will be sent to your email, so you can start saving! To sign up, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend!

Watch and wager with us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, March 18 and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

 

  • Oaklawn Park Essex Handicap | $500,000
  • Aqueduct Park Cicada Stake | $1,000,000

 

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. 

Ani-Me Con 11.0 Happening This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | March 18 & 19

Don’t miss Ani-Me Con 11.0, the biggest annual anime, gaming and sci-fi convention in the Central Valley happening Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Times are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Check out more than 150 vendors, special guests and cosplayers, artist, exhibitors, live entertainment plus so much more!

 

Tickets are $15 for Saturday and $10 for Sunday. 2-day passes also available for $20. Parking is FREE! Parking available only in the Kings Canyon parking lot. To purchase tickets and for more details, click here.

Don’t Miss Out on the BFF Club Pre-sale! | Sale Ends March 17

Why pay full price when you can save $$$ during the BFF Club Pre-sale happening NOW through Friday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m.! All BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

 

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets – All Ages (regular price is $12 for Adults and $8 for Children, Seniors and Military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)

 

These savings are available for only a few more days so be sure to take advantage of them! A special password will be emailed to ONLY new BFF Club Members that sign up, which will give you access to the pre-sale! Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up today here to get your 2023 Big Fresno Fair tickets early!

Large Animal Evacuation Site

The Fresno Fairgrounds has been activated by Fresno County OES as an evacuation site for large animals. This flyer has all the information you need.

Location: Horse Barn Area
On Maple Ave., just south of Butler Ave.

Hours:
Haul in anytime from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If after 5 p.m., call (559) 994-3108

What we will provide:
Shelter, alfalfa and bedding for your animals.

What you need to do:
Bring any diet specific food your animal needs.
Fill out this Animal Assistance Form.

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The Handicapping Contest is BACK at The Starting Gate | Saturday, March 18

The Handicapping Contest RETURNS to The Starting Gate on Saturday, March 18! Times to be announced next week. Wager on selected races and win BIG cash money prizes!

 

💲 1st Place | $500

💲 2nd Place | $200

💲 3rd Place | $100

 

Admission into The Starting Gate is $6. Parking is FREE. Must be 18 years of age or older to play and must be present to win. For contest rules, click here.