We’re Hiring! Special Events Coordinator 

Here’s your chance to join The Big Fresno Fair team! We are looking for someone dynamic, hard-working and qualified for our Special Events Coordinator! See the job description for all the details. Apply yourself or share with someone who is qualified!

www.fresnofair.com/jobs

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Looking for something to do with your dad this Father’s Day weekend? Take him to the award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum this Saturday, June 17 to learn about Fresno County’s rich history! Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on this award-winning museum, click here.

Cen Cal Standoff Gaming Tournament Hits the Fairgrounds this Weekend!

CenCal Standoff (CCS) the Valley’s largest esports and combat game regional tournament June 10 & 11, 2023 at the Fresno Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. each day! This is the 4th year of this regional tournament, which this year features Street Fighter 6 (which is the latest installment of the game just released this week) alongside 5 other games. There is a vendor hall with over 25 unique vendors from across the State selling collectibles, gifts, gaming items and more!

Parking & Entrance to Vendor Hall is FREE! Gaming spectator entrance fee is $25, which gets you play on Game Saru’s Japanese-style arcade machines alongside other gaming consoles. Tickets can be purchased at the door.  

Details at https://www.facebook.com/cencalstandoff

Or email cencalstandoff@gmail.com

Big Fresno Fair Wins BIG for 2023 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Fresno Fair and the Fresno County Historical Museum took top honors in the Fresno Bee’s “Best of Central California” People’s Choice Awards! Thank you for voting us as:

 

The Big Fresno Fair

  • Gold – Best Annual Event/Festival
  • Bronze – Best Family Attraction
  • Gold – Best Museum – Fresno County Historical Museum

 

You – our community, our BFFs, our biggest fans and fairgoers – are what makes our Big Fresno Fair so special! Thank you to our community for voting for us and congratulations to all of the winners who make our Valley so great! Mark your calendars for the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, October 4 – 15!

Don’t Miss the 155th Running of the Belmont Stakes | Sat, June 10

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Join us for the 155TH running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10 at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate located on the 2nd floor of the Grandstand at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Gates open at 8 a.m.

 

Here’s a few things to know before you go:

  • Admission is $6
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance Ave. and park in front of Grandstand or in the Chance parking lot

 

Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.

Winners of the 8th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC)

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The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce the winners of the 8th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC)! Congratulations to this year’s “Best of” winners:

 

  • Best of Show EVOO: Olivaia’s OLA Estate Sevillano (Tulare)
  • Best of Show – Flavored: Corto Olive Co. Yuzu Citrus (San Joaquin)
  • Best of the Valley: Marchini Farms Joe’s Premium 100% Mission (Merced)

 

Along with these prestigious awards, we’d like to congratulate the Gold and Silver Medal Winners for their EVOO’s and Flavored Olive Oil’s!

 

Gold Medal Winners:

  • Spanish Blends: Corto Olive Co. Truly (San Joaquin), Marchini Farms Joe’s Premium 100% Mission (Merced), Cobram Estate Olive Oil 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Robust (Yolo/Sacramento), California Olive Ranch Miller’s Blend (Glenn)
  • Spanish Singles: Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Arbequina (Monterey), Olivaia’s OLA Estate Sevillano (Tulare), Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Picual (Yolo), The Olive Press Picual (Sonoma)
  • Italian Blends: San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Eleganza (San Luis Obispo), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Paradiso (San Luis Obispo)
  • Italian Singles: Rio Bravo Ranch Coratina (Kern), Rio Bravo Ranch Frantoio (Kern), Tres Osos Olive Oil Taggiasca (Monterey), Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Coratina (Yolo), Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Late Harvest Coratina (Yolo), Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Itrana (Yolo), Sutter Buttes Olive Oil Co. Coratina (Sutter)
  • Other Blends: OH Olive Oil (Kern), Olivaia’s OLA Block X Heirloom (Tulare), Rio Bravo Ranch Miller’s Reserve Blend (Kern)
  • Other Singles: Coastal Press Extra Virgin (Madera/Tulare)

 

Silver Medal Winners:

  • Spanish Blends: Olivaia’s OLA Block X Super (Tulare), Cobram Estate 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Classic (Yolo/Sacramento) Cobram Estate Olive Oil 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil – CA Select (Yolo/Sacramento)
  • Spanish Singles: Rio Bravo Ranch Picual (Kern), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (San Joaquin), Grumpy Goats Farm Organic Hojiblanca (Yolo), California Olive Ranch Reserve Arbequina (Glenn), California Olive Ranch Reserve Arbosana (Glenn)
  • Italian Blends: San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Fantastico (San Luis Obispo), Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Estate Olive Oil (Monterey), J. Marchini Farms Joe’s Premium Tuscan Blend (Merced), Terra Savia Field Blend (Mendocino), Colomba Bianca Frantoio/Mission (San Joaquin)
  • Italian Singles: Terra Savia Moraiolo (Mendocino)

 

Flavored Olive Oils:

Gold Medal Winners

  • Citrus: Corto Olive Co. Yuzu Citrus (San Joaquin), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Lavish Lime (San Joaquin), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Blood Orange (San Joaquin)
  • Pepper: Corto Olive Co. Calabrian Chili (San Joaquin), The Olive Press Jalapeno (Sonoma)
  • Other: Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Arbequina-Smoked (Monterey), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Jalapeno Garlic (San Joaquin), Sutter Buttes Olive Oil Co. Citrus Habanero Olive Oil (Sutter)

Silver Medal Winners

  • Citrus: Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm Arbequina-Lemon (Monterey), The Olive Press Citron (Sonoma), Coastal Press Lemon Olive Oil (Madera/Tulare), Sutter Buttes Olive Oil Co. Meyer Lemon Olive Oil (Sutter)
  • Herbal: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Bountiful Basil (San Joaquin), Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Rustic Rosemary (San Joaquin), Coastal Press Basil Olive Oil (Madera/Tulare)
  • Pepper: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Hot Virgin Jalapeno (San Joaquin)
  • Other: Coldani Olive Ranch Calivirgin Guilty Garlic (San Joaquin), Sutter Buttes Olive Oil Co. Garlic Herb Olive Oil (Sutter)

 

Congratulations again for all our entrants to help make the 8th Annual SJVOOC a success! For more details on this year’s competition, click here!

Last Call for Admission & Season Pass Savings!

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$40 season pass

Last chance to take advantage of the BFF Club Presale exclusively for BFF Club Members only is Sunday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m.! All BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

 

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets (regular price $12 for adults and $8 for children, seniors and military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)

These savings will be available for a limited amount of time, so be sure to take advantage of them! A special password was emailed ONLY to our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up here to receive your password in your confirmation email and purchase your discounted 2023 Big Fresno Fair tickets today!

The Central Valley Pet & Reptile Expo This Weekend | June 3 – 4

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Agriculture and Industry Commerce Building on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 for the Central Valley Pet & Reptile Expo! Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Children 3 and under are free! Parking is also free.

 

Learn about different exotic animals, (or take one home), buy low-cost animal supplies or even adopt from your local animal shelter! For more details, visit their website here.

Reptile Expo

Office Closed for Memorial Day Weekend | May 26 – 29

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“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” – Elie Wiesel

 

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. The Fair Administration Office will be closed beginning today through Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, May 30.

Second BFF Club Pre-sale Happening Now!

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$40 season pass bff club pre-sale may 25 - june 4

The exclusive online only BFF Club Pre-Sale is happening NOW through Sunday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m., where all BFF Club Members (free email newsletter) will have the exclusive opportunity to:

 

  • Save $2 off Admission tickets (regular price $12 for adults and $8 for children, seniors and military)
  • Purchase a Season Pass for just $40 (regular price $48)

 

These savings will be available for a limited amount of time, so be sure to take advantage of them! A special password was emailed ONLY to our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Sign up here to receive your password in your confirmation email and purchase your discounted 2023 Big Fresno Fair tickets today!