The Big Fresno Fair

Register Your Class Into Our Fair Education Program For A Fun Trip to the Fair!

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!

DEADLINE EXTENDED for Big Band Review Competition!

Calling all marching bands! Entry deadline extended to September 9^th for the 11^th 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 11^th 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.

4.0 Students Can Enter-To-Win Prizes at the 4.0 & Above Program Rally!

Attention Fresno County 8^th – 12^th 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 9^th – 12^th grade students have the chance to win a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla!

For more details on how to enter, click here.

Special “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive Launch Event | August 30!

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!

Don’t Forget to Submit Your Competitive Exhibits Entries! Deadline Approaching Soon!

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!

11th Annual Job Fair This Thursday | August 25

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Thurs, August 25
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Commerce Building

Join us on Thursday, August 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Commerce Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the 11^th Annual Job Fair! The Fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include:

Parking & Admission Ticket Sellers
Ticket Takers
Parking Attendants
Customer Service Representatives
Janitorial Staff
Maintenance
Horse Racing Staff (Ushers, Maintenance & Customer Service Representative)
Security Guards
Concessions
And Many More!

Volunteer opportunities are also available! Don’t forget to dress to impress! To download your application and for more details, click here!

Cen Cal Thrift & Vintage Expo This Saturday | August 27

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!

Register Your Class Into Our Fair Education Program!

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We’re excited to welcome back our partners in education for the return of the Fair Education Program, developed in conjunction with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and sponsored by Chevron, Meyers Water Bank & Wildlife Project, EECU and Fresno County Transportation Authority Measure C!

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!

Last Show Added to the Table Mountain Concert Series Line-Up | Sun, October 9

We’re excited to announce that the final show has been added to the Paul Paul Theater concert line-up! Get ready for a night of dancing with Banda Cuisillos y El Coyote y su Banda Tierra Santa on Sunday, October 9 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota! Ticket prices are $85, $75, $55 and $35.

Tickets for our BFF Club Members only go on-sale Tuesday, August 23 at 10 a.m. until Monday, August 29 at 11:59 p.m., during which members can purchase their concert tickets before anyone else, PLUS get 50% off their Fair admission! Concert tickets and discounted admission MUST be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 30 at 10 a.m. online and at the Fair Box Office located at 1121 S. Chance Ave.

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

For the full concert line-up, click here!

Sign Up Today for the 4.0 & Above Program!

Are you or someone you know a Fresno County 4.0 student? Then register for the Fair’s 11^th Annual 4.0 & Above Program happening Wednesday, October 5! Qualified Fresno County 8^th – 12^th grade students with a 4.0 or higher GPA as of the 2022 Spring semester will have the chance to win scholarships, laptops and more! Plus, qualified 9^th – 12^th grade students even have the chance to win a new 2022 Toyota Corolla!

For more information on how to participate, click here! Questions? Please email education@fresnofair.com.