12th Annual Big Band Review Happens Thursday, October 5 at The Big Fresno Fair!
Calling all marching bands! Planning for the 12th annual Big Band Review is officially underway! The Big Band Review will take place on Thursday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.
Jr. High and High School marching bands from throughout California are encouraged to sign-up for the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies, and of course bragging rights! Applications are now being accepted. Deadline for entries is September 1, 2023.
The 12th annual Big Band Review Competition is presented by EECU, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Toyota, Chevron and iHeart Radio.
For more details, click here.
It’s National Farm Animals Day!
🎶 Big Fresno Fair had a farm, E-I-E-I-O 🎶 Happy National Farm Animals Day! Each year at The Big Fresno Fair, hard-working Livestock exhibitors enter their swine, cows, goats, sheep, chicken, turkeys and rabbits into the Livestock Exhibits Program to showcase and auction their animal projects!
Comment an emoji of your favorite farm animal is in the blog comments!
Join Us at The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 8!
Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 8 to wager on some races and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:
- Santa Anita Park RUNHAPPY (Santa Anita Derby) | $750,000
- Santa Anita Park C. Whittingham Stakes | $200,000
- Santa Anita Park Monrovia Stakes | $200,000
- Santa Anita Park Echo Eddie Stakes | $150,000
- Santa Anita Park Evening Jewel Stakes | $150,000
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.
Watch and Wager During the Santa Anita Derby | Saturday, April 8
The official road to the Kentucky Derby is in full affect! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to watch and wager during the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 8. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking if FREE!
For a full calendar of April Racing and all other details, click here!
Livestock Exhibitor Handbook Available April 20 on our Website!
Attention Livestock Advisors and Exhibitors! We’re six months away from the 2023 Big Fresno Fair which means prep for the Jr. Livestock Show is well underway. The Livestock Exhibitors Handbook will be available on our website on Thursday, April 20 along with other important details for the 2023 Livestock Program.
Livestock details can be found on our website here.
International Men of Prayer Worship and Prayer Concert This Weekend | Saturday, April 8
Join the Men of Prayer International for the 2nd Annual Praise & Worship Concert: A Celebration of a Risen King on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Carnival Lot! Enjoy food vendors, live music, guest speakers, a car and bike show, plus more. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the gate. Parking is free!
For more details on the event, visit their Facebook here.
Throwback Thursday – Pavilion Area!
Mutt in Motion Flyball Tournament Competition | April 1-2
Go nuts with Mutts for the annual Mutts in Motion Flyball Tournament this Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Industry Commerce Building! Watch dogs, big and small from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington race against the clock to claim the trophy! This event is family-friendly and completely FREE to watch! For more details, click here!
📸 Credit: @MuttsInMotion FB Page
Join Us This Weekend at The Starting Gate for 11 Big Races!
Head to our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate for 11 big races happening on Saturday, April 1 and win some BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:
- Oaklawn Park Arkansas Derby | $1,250,000
- Oaklawn Park Fantasy Stakes | $600,000
- Oaklawn Park Mile Stakes | $400,000
- Gulfstream Park Curlin Florida Derby | $1,000,000
- Gulfstream Park Oaks | $250,000
- Gulfstream Park Pan American | $200,000
- Gulfstream Park Orchid | $150,000
- Gulfstream Park Ghostzapper | $150,000
- Gulfstream Park Appleton | $150,000
- Santa Anita Park Oaks | $400,000
- Santa Anita Park Royal Heroine Stakes | $200,000
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.