Time is running out! Enter the 2022 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits soon so we can feature you at the Fair! Deadline to enter is Friday, September 9 for hard entries and online entries by Monday, September 12. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer!
To view a full copy of the Competitive Exhibits Handbook and for entry forms, click here.
Relax, rest and repeat! Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! The Fair Admin Office will be closed today through Monday, September 5 to celebrate and relax this three-day weekend. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 6 at 8 a.m.
You can save BIG and attend the 2022 Big Fresno Fair as many times as you’d like when you purchase a Season Pass from participating O’Reilly Auto Parts! Purchase your discounted Season Pass NOW through Fair at any participating Central Valley O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores for just $40! To take advantage of this offer, you must show your original purchase store receipt and a photo ID to redeem this offer at the Fair Admin Office.
For more ways to save BIG on fun at The Big Fresno Fair, click here!
Sign-up your class for the Fair Education Program and enjoy a fun and educational trip to the 2022 Big Fresno Fair! The Fair Education Program allows students kindergarten through 8th grade to visit the Fairgrounds FREE of charge in an effort to learn about the Valley’s rich agricultural heritage, as well as experience photography, painting, jam making, machinery, sewing, rock sculpting and more! The Fair Education Program dates are Thursday, October 6; Friday, October 7; Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14.
Registration is now open! Spots fill up fast! Register your class today here!
Calling all marching bands! Entry deadline extended to September 9th for the 11th Annual Big Band Review Competition presented by EECU, Toyota and Chevron.
Don’t miss out on this chance to compete for $15,000 in cash prizes! Competition categories include: Parade, Auxiliary, Drum Major and Percussion. The 11th Annual Big Band Review Competition will be held on Thursday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
Hurry and sign up today! Only 3 spots left! www.fresnofair.com/bigbandreview.
Attention Fresno County 8th – 12th grade students! If you received a 4.0 or higher as of the last grading period, you could be qualified to enter into the 4.0 & Above Program! Qualified 4.0 & Above students will have the chance to win scholarships, laptops, and more! Plus 9th – 12th grade students have the chance to win a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla!
For more details on how to enter, click here.
The “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Special Launch Event is on Tuesday, August 30 from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Commerce Building! Come out and help save a life and be entered-to-win concert and horse racing tickets, plus donors get free corns dogs and kettle corn (yum!). Sign-up online here to secure your appointment! Walk-ins will also be welcome.
The Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s 12th Annual “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive will run from Tuesday, August 30 until Saturday, October 15! Donate during this timeframe at one of the donor center locations and get a BOGO Fair admission ticket voucher, plus be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets!
For more details, click here!
Have you submitted your work of art into the 2022 Competitive Exhibits? What are you waiting for?! The deadline to submit hard entries is Friday, September 9 and online entries Monday, September 12. Submit today and showcase your talent at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair!
For more details on Competitive Exhibits, click here!
Join us on Thursday, August 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the 11th Annual Job Fair! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:
Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!
The second annual Cen Cal Thrift & Vintage Expo returns to the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 27 in the Industry Commerce Building! Doors open at 11 a.m. for early admission and from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. for general admission. Shop vintage clothes and street wear, art, collectibles and handcrafted items! Tickets range from $5 – $30.
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!