The Big Fresno Fair

The Valley Deaf Festival Happens This Saturday, November 16

Don’t miss the 33^rd Annual Valley Deaf Festival on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jr. Exhibits Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This year’s theme is “Center of Deaf Wizardry: Chambers of Quadwizards” with featured entertainment, food, vendors, games, activities for kids and much more! Ticket prices range from $5 – $10; children 3 and under are free! This event is brought to you by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center. Parking is free.

For more information, click here.

Office Closed Observance of Veterans Day

“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” – G.K. Chesterton, Author

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12.

Monster Truck Nitro Tour | November 16

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is returning to the Fresno Fairgrounds in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand on Saturday, November 16! 🎉 Get ready to witness the power and thrill of 10,000-pound monster trucks as they battle it out in exhilarating races, show off their wheelies, and take the stage with jaw-dropping freestyle performances. Here’s a few things to know:

Show #1 | 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Show #2 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tickets range $15 -$70 (plus fees)
Children 2 and under are free!
Parking is $10 in the Carnival Lot (Cesar Chavez Blvd)

For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!

Try this Fresh and Flavorful Cranberry Sauce Recipe for your next Holiday Gathering!

With the holidays approaching, we have some fantastic recipes for you to explore! Enjoy this delicious cranberry sauce recipe from www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com.

Think you have an award-winning recipe? Create and submit into our 2025 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Stay tuned as we feature more holiday recipes throughout the month!

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 8 – 10

Another weekend at The Starting Gate awaits! Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races this weekend, November 8 – 10! Here’s a few big stakes races you can wager on:

November 8 | Pebbles Stakes | $175,000
November 8 | Hill Prince Stakes | $200,000
November 9 | Red Smith | $300,000
November 9 | Autumn Stakes | $175,000
November 9 | Maple Leaf Stakes | $135,000
November 9 | Bessarabian Stakes | $135,000
November 10 | Long Island | $300,000

The Starting Gates is located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand. Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Auto Cross This Weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds | November 9 & 10

The Sports Car Club of America, Fresno Chapter, is back with an exciting weekend of Autocross racing in the Carnival Lot at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Experience the thrill of driving your car to the limit and compete safely in SCCA time trials! Spectating is FREE, so come out and enjoy the action!

For more details about SCCA – Fresno, click here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend! | Nov 1 – 3

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility to watch and wager with us and win money on some BIG stakes races happening November 1-3! Here’s which races you can wager on:

November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies | $2,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf | $1,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf | $1,000,000
November 1 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Bayakoa Stakes | $200,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Classic | $7,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile | $1,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Distaff | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Mile | $2,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf | $5,000,000
November 2 | Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint | $1,000,000
November 2 | Goldikova Stakes | $300,000
November 3 | Grey Stakes | $135,000
November 3 | Mazarine Stakes | $135,000

Hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Special hours for the Breeders’ Cup is November 1 at 9:30 a.m. and November 2 and 9 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE in front of the Grandstand! For horse racing inquiries, please contact please contact Ronnie Mobley at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Have a Happy & Safe Halloween!

🎃 Happy Halloween from The Big Fresno Fair to all you ghouls and goblins! 👻 We hope your night is filled with tricks, treats, and spooky delights! 🕸️

Let us know what you, your family and friends are dressing up as in the comments below! Better yet, share a picture in the comments!

Fresno Fall Home Improvement Home Show This Weekend!

Head to the 19^th Annual Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny House Expo from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet licensed contractors, shop for home & garden products and services, tour tiny homes, check out local food, drinks and live music plus so much more! And NEW this year is the FREE gardening workshops! Here’s a few things to know before you go:

✔ Hours are: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

✔ Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors; children 12 and under are FREE

✔ Parking is $10 in Chance and Kings Canyon Lot (CASH ONLY)

For more details, click here.

Watch and Wager with Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 1 & 2

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 to watch and wager with us for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup! There is over $34 million in purses and awards! Gates open at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $6 and parking is free in front of the Grandstand!

The Starting Gate currently located on the second floor of the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ronnie Mobley at 559-994-3105. More details here.