Enjoy a Date Night at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair!

We ❤ our BFFs so much, that we want you to save on your next date night at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 5 – 16! Enjoy a lovely night at the Fair with yummy Fair food to share, a beautiful sunset on the Giant Ferris Wheel, games to win a fluffy stuffed animal and of course, live entertainment at one of our stages!

 

Be sure to take advantage of The Big Fresno Fair’s Date Night Package Sale exclusively for Big Fresno Fair Fan Club Members only!

 

The special Date Night Package Sale starts Friday, February 4 at 10 a.m. and goes until Monday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m.! During this time members can purchase from two packages:

 

💌 $30 Love Birds Package ❤ – Includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets and 1 Chance Ave. Parking Pass

 

💌 $94 Thrill-Lovers Package ❤ – Includes: 2 Adult Admission Tickets, 2 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands and 1 Chance Ave. Parking Pass

 

A special password will be sent to your email. Know someone who isn’t a BFF Club Member? Tell them to sign up here.

Pegasus World Cup is This Weekend | January 29

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to see who will take the title during the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 29! Watch and wager live via satellite with over $3 million in purse money! Gates open at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. Post time is at 8:30 a.m.

 

Here’s what you need to know before heading to The Starting Gate:

  • Admission is $6
  • No reservations required; seating is limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis
  • Parking is FREE! Just enter through Gate 2 off Chance. Ave.
  • Food will be available on-site for purchase
  • Masks are required for entry

 

All patrons must follow health and safety guidelines or risk ejection. For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here. 

Thank You to Our 2021 Livestock Buyers; It Was a Record Year!

The numbers are officially in for the 2021 Jr. Livestock Auction sales, which took place both Saturdays of The Big Fresno Fair! A total of 648 lots of animals went through this year’s auction and brought in a grand total of $1,169,256.93 in sales and add-ons! WOW! We are so amazed and proud of all of our hard-working 4-H, FFA and Independent exhibitors who participated in this year’s sale! 🐮🐷🐑🐐🐰🐔

 

Thank you to all of our buyers who supported the sales! You have positively impacted the lives of our 4-H, FFA and Independent students by supporting their animal projects and our overall sales! You are one of the bright lights in our community! We can’t wait to beat this year’s sales record in 2022 with your help! 👏

 

If you’ve never been to or supported our annual Jr. Livestock Auctions, we highly encourage you to do so! Money well-spent for a great cause! 🐄💲🐑

Shop with Us at The Fresno Flea Market Every Friday – Sunday!

Join us for the Fresno Fair Flea Market every Friday – Sunday from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds’ Butler Parking Lot! Find anything from home furnishings, clothing, toys, collectibles, plants and so much more! Parking is FREE on Fridays and only $3 on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is always FREE!

 

Interested in having a space? Vendor spaces are available for just $15. Questions? For more information, click here.

 

Face masks/coverings and social distancing are encouraged while walking through the Fresno Flea Market.

Thank You to Our Law Enforcement!

Photo Credit: Fresno Police Department – Facebook

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to the Fresno Police Department who continue to help keep The Big Fresno Fair one of the safest events in the Central Valley! We also want to extend a sincere thank you to all our law enforcement entities in Fresno County who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Thank you and thank you to your families and friends who support you all.

We look forward to working with you again at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair!

Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration Begins Thursday, December 30!

The Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration RETURNS to the Fresno Fairgrounds beginning Thursday, December 30 through Sunday, January 2 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 $10, seniors 62+ and military (with ID) are $5. Plus, kids 5 and under are free! Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!

 

For more information on the event, click here!

Donate to the Friends of The Big Fresno Fair!

Do you have additional budget dollars to spend? Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Fair’s non-profit Foundation, Friends of The Big Fresno Fair! Our nonprofit Foundation supports amazing Fair programs like 4.0 & Above and Fair Education, plus the operations of our award-winning Museums. Along with other critical operational support for our facility.

 

To donate, click here!

 

Donation Tip: When inputting the amount you’d like to donate, type the amount WITHOUT a dollar sign ($), i.e., 50.00 NOT $50.00. 

Don’t Miss Out on a Magical Evening at The Big Fresno Fair’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights!

‘Tis the season! 🎁✨ Don’t miss out on some holiday cheer – Big Fresno Fair style! Gather your family and friends and join us at The Big Fresno Fair’s Holiday Fantasy of Lights Show, NOW – December 23! Have photos from the event? Share them with us and we might share them on our social! 📸🎄

 

Get your tickets in advance by purchasing online or at the gate! Ticket prices are $20 per vehicle Monday – Thursday and $25 Friday – Sunday.

 

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!  

Give. Care. Share This Holiday Season at Participating Save Mart and FoodMaxx Locations

Give back to our community during the Save Mart and FoodMaxx “Give. Care. Share.” Holiday Giving Program. NOW through Friday, December 31, customers can donate to their local food bank right at checkout at any Save Mart and FoodMaxx stores. 100% of your tax-deductible donation will benefit food banks in our community. Thank you for your generosity to help end hunger close to home!