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
Santa Anita Park
No Racing due to weather
Race card moved to Sunday
Gulfstream
Fountain of Youth, 3YO, 1 1/16 M / Dirt – $400,000
Davona Dale, 3YO / F, 1M / Dirt – $200,000
Gulfstream Park Mile, 4YO&UP, 1M / Dirt – $200,000
Mac Diarmida, 4YO&UP, 1 3/8 M / Turf – $200,000
Canadian Turf, 4YO&UP, 1 1/16 M / Turf – $150,000
Honey Fox, 4YO&UP / F&M, 1M / Turf – $150,000
The Very One, 4YO&UP / F&M, 1 3/8 M / Turf – $150,000
Herecomesthebride, 3YO / F, 1M / Turf – $175,000
Colonel Liam, 3YO, 1M / Turf – $175,000
The San Cristobal, 4YO&UP, 1 1/8 M / Tapeta – $100,000
Sunday, March 3rd
Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Handicap (Gr I), 4 & UP, 10 F – $400,000
Frank E. Kilroe Mile (Gr I), 4 & UP, 8 F (T) – $300,000
DK Horse San Felipe Stakes (Gr II), 3 YO, 8 1/2 F – $300,000
Buena Vista Stakes (Gr II), F/M, 4 & UP, 8 F (T) – $200,000
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!
It’s Floral Design Day! Did you know that floriculture is America’s third largest agricultural crop? (Source: Society of American Florists)
You can check out beautiful floral designs created and submitted by some of Fresno County’s most talented exhibitors in the Greenhouse each year at The Big Fresno Fair! Interested in submitting your floral design pieces into the 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program? Stay tuned in the upcoming months for details!
The magic of the carnival midway is our favorite place to be at The Big Fresno Fair! Happy National Carnival Day! Drop in the comments your favorite carnival game or thrilling carnival ride when visiting the Fair!
The biggest Quinceañeras Expo in the Central Valley happens this Sunday, February 25 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industry Commerce Building. Talk to over 300 vendors and professionals to make your party one to remember. Admission is $13 (plus fees). Parking is $10 in the Chance Avenue parking lot.
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Don’t miss the 20th Annual Fresno Tattoo Expo on Saturday, February 24 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday, February 25 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Come out and check out some of the best artists from all over, enjoy live music, sideshow performers, vendors, tasty food and more! Tickets are $20 each day or $30 for the weekend pass. Kids 12 years old and under are free!
Leap into fun! Are you ready to win an awesome prize package courtesy of our partner Table Mountain Casino Resort?!
You and a guest can enjoy a dinner for two at Sukai Restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Valley plus a 1-night stay in one of the new luxurious resort rooms. To enter, just head to our Facebook page and follow the steps in the pinned post! Winner will be selected and announced on Thursday, February 29 by 5 p.m. Good luck!
The Fresno Bee’s 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice awards are back! Be sure to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in these five categories:
Best Annual Event/Festival
Best Attraction
Best Family Attraction
Best Live Music Venue
Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum
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!