The Big Fresno Fair

Spring Carnival Happening May 11 – 14!

Mark your calendars! The Spring Carnival is just around the corner! The Spring Carnival at the Fresno Fairgrounds happens Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 14. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come join us for four days of your favorite carnival rides and tasty Fair food!

Gate entrance into the carnival is FREE! Purchase your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands for $30 online or $35 onsite. Individual tickets for $1 (rides require 3-5 tickets and games 10+). Parking is $10.

For a full list of rides and food, and to purchase tickets, click here!

Check Out Local Handicapper, Robbie Rodriguez’s Picks for the 149th Kentucky Derby

Robbie Rodriguez's Kentucky Derby Picks - SJV SUN

Want to wager on the 149^th Kentucky Derby but not sure who to pick? Check out The Big Fresno Fair’s track handicapper, Robbie Rodriguez’s picks and odds in this SJV Sun article here!

Be sure to head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate, located on the second floor of the Grandstand, to watch and wager on the 149^th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 6! Gates open at 7:15 a.m. For more details, visit our website here.

Join Us for the Biggest Race of the Year for the Kentucky Derby!

The biggest race of the year is almost here! Join us at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate, to watch and wager on the Kentucky Oak races beginning Friday, May 5 and on Saturday, May 6 for the Kentucky Derby! Gates open 7:15 a.m. both days – time subject to change. Note: The Starting Gate has moved back onto the second floor of the Grandstand.

Here are a few things to know before you go:

Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

Betting forms may be purchased the day before the Derby. Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Second Round of Concerts Announced as Part of the Table Mountain Concert Series!

5 shows announced as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota.

En Vogue with special guest Expose Thursday, October 5

We’re excited to announce our second round of concerts as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Here’s who else is on the line-up:

Tickets for our BFF Club Members go on-sale online only on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, May 18 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets to the general public will then go on-sale online only on Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Not a BFF Club member but want to get your tickets before anyone else? Sign up today here!

New Hmong New Year Celebration IFB Now Available Online

Attention!

A new Hmong New Year Celebration IFB has been posted to our website. This new bid provides clearer language on financial proposal bid form for interested bidders.

Deadline is May 4 at 10 a.m.

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

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

Last Call to Turn in Livin’ Local Marketplace Applications on May 1!

Attention local vendors! Be part of our Livin’ Local Marketplace at the 2023 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!

Deadline to turn in your Livin’ Local application is Monday, May 1. 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.

Join Us This Weekend at The Starting Gate for Six Big Races!

Head to our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate for six big races happening on Saturday, April 29 and win some BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

4/29/23 Santa Anita Park Santa Maria Stakes | $200,000
4/29/23 Santa Anita Park Providencia Stakes | $100,000
4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields California Derby | $100,000
4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields California Oaks | $75,000
4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields Lost in the Fog | $75,000.00
4/29/23 Golden Gate Fields San Francisco Mile | $250,000.00

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.