Happy Old Rock Day! | Gem & Minerals Highlight

Whatever you do, always keep your coal 😎

 

Happy Old Rock Day! Have you checked out the Gem & Mineral exhibit while visiting The Big Fresno Fair? Each year, there are approximately 100 variations of gems and minerals on display where you can learn many of the unique and interesting facts about special gems & minerals such as agate, obsidian, amethyst, jade, plus more! Have you checked out the Gem & Mineral exhibit on your visit to the Fair?

Fresno County Historical Museum Open to Public This Saturday | January 7

Looking for something cool and FREE to do this weekend? Take a trip down to the Fresno Fairgrounds to visit the award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum during their special hours on Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Learn about historic events and places, cultures and contributions and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome! Parking is free for museum visitors in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

To get a sneak peak of the museum, check out our online video tours of each of the museum exhibits here.

Fresno County Historical Museum Open to Public This Saturday | January 7

Learn more about the rich history of Fresno County by visiting the Fresno County Historical Museum during their special hours on Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds. This award-winning museum provides a place for visitors to learn about historic events and places, cultures and contributions and more. Admission is free; donations are welcome! Parking is free for museum visitors in the Chance Ave. parking lot.

 

To get a sneak peak of the museum, check out our online video tours of each of the museum exhibits here.

Hmong New Year Celebration Happening Now Through January 1


The Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration is happening now through Sunday, January 1 from 9 a.m. –  5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds!

Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. General Admission is $12 then seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8. Plus, kids 5 and under are free! Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

For more information on the event, click here!


A Message from Our BFFs: See Brett Young at Table Mountain Casino Resort | December 30

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Our BFFs at Table Mountain Casino are bringing country artist Brett Young on Friday, December 30 at 8 p.m. to the new Table Mountain Casino Resort! Must be 18+ to purchase tickets or attend the event. More details on their website here.

Table Mountain Casino Resort Brett Young - tickets on sale
Tickets are on-sale to see Brett Young on Friday, December 30 at Table Mountain Casino Resort.

Hmong New Year Celebration Kicks Off Next Thursday! | December 29 – January 1

four young Hmong women at 2021 Hmong new year celebration
Four young women celebrating 2021 Hmong New Year at the Fresno Fairgrounds

The Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration RETURNS to the Fresno Fairgrounds beginning Thursday, December 29 through Sunday, January 1 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Join us daily as we celebrate the tradition with live entertainment, vendors, fun competitions and so much more. General Admission is $12, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $8. Plus, kids 5 and under are free! Purchase tickets online only NOW – December 28 and save $2 on admission. Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, click here!

Check Out Fresnoland’s Article of the Vinai: Hmong Refugee Experience Exhibit at the Fresno Fairgrounds

Visit the Vinai: Hmong Refugee Experience at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Commerce Building now until Sun, 1/1 to hear stories and learn the history of the Hmong people and their journey to the U.S. The exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. (closed 12/24 & 12/25) and is a FREE to the public. NOTE: general admission will be required during the Hmong New Year Celebration.

Check out this article from Fresnoland for a sneak peak of the exhibit and to learn more.
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What Are You Looking Forward To in 2023?

Can you believe that 2023 is just 13 days away!? Which means that the 2023 Big Fresno Fair is just 289 days away! What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward too!

 

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, October 4 – 15!