Submit Your Entries into the 2022 Competitive Exhibits!

Showcase your talent in our popular Competitive Exhibits Program at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair! All individuals desiring to participate competitively as a Fair exhibitor – such as 4-H and FFA members, craftsmen, cooks, gardeners, seamstresses, quilters, artists, photographers, potters and others – can download our 2022 Competitive Exhibits Handbook here!

 

The hard entry deadline is Friday, September 9 and the deadline for online entries is Monday, September 12! Reminder: Fine Arts and Photography entries must be submitted online only!

 

Questions? Please call our Exhibits Department at (559) 650-3247 (ext. 1110) or tcollins@fresnofair.com.

Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!

Bold stripes, bright stars and brave hearts ❤🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July weekend from our Big Fresno Fair family to yours!

 

Our office will be closed today through Tuesday, July 5 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 6. Have a fun and safe weekend! 🎇

Less Than 100 Days Until The Big Fresno Fair!

Guess what BFFs!? We’re less than 100 days until Opening Day at the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 5 – 16! Concert tickets are on sale now! Also, learn how you can get first dibs on seats during the BFF Club Pre-sale, exclusively for BFF Club Members only! More details here.

 

Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most about the Fair!

It’s National Food Truck Day!

It’s National Food Truck Day and not only does The Big Fresno Fair have some delicious Fair food, but we also feature some of the best food trucks in our newest, Food Truck Alley area! Food Truck Alley made its debut at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair and features some of the tastiest, local food trucks in town. And guess what?! It’s back by popular demand for the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 5 – 16! Applications are now being accepted!

 

For more information and to sign-up, click here!

Register or Spectate at Auto Cross | Sat, June 25

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter returns for yet another action-packed day of autocross racing at the Fresno Fairgrounds (Carnival Lot) Saturday, June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive your car at the limit and compete safely with SCCA time trials! Register online now! Deadline to register is June 22 at 9 p.m. For more details, click here.

Capture A Photo of Mother Nature – It’s National Nature Photography Day!

Go out and capture a photo of nature for National Nature Photography Day! Take a small hike in the hills, travel to the beach, or even head to a local park here to capture the essence of the Central Valley.

 

If you’re a photographer and have some wonderful nature photos, we encourage you to submit into our 2022 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits! The Exhibits Handbook is available online NOW! Fine Arts and Photography entries must be submitted online! No hard copies will be accepted. Deadline for online entries is Monday, September 12 at 11:59 p.m. For more details, click here!

Don’t Miss the 154th Running of the Belmont Stakes | Sat, June 11

Join us for the 154TH running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 11 at our satellite wagering facility, The Starting Gate located at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Gates open at 8 a.m.

 

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

  • Admission is $6; VIP Room is an additional $5
  • To make reservations for VIP, please call Pardini’s at (559) 253-0155
  • 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.