“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In observance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our Fair Admin Office will be closed today and reopen on Tuesday, January 16.
Oh well…better luck next time 🤷♂️🤷♀️🏇 Who else is excited for 2024 live horse racing!?
Have an ext-ROAR-dinary time with the family as Dinosaur Adventure heads to the Fresno Fairgrounds Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21 in the Commerce and Agriculture Buildings! Dinosaur Adventure is a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars! 🐱🐉
Here are a few things to know before you go:
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!
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 2024 Big Fresno Fair!
It’s National Bird Day and we want to highlight one of our favorite (and talkative) birds we encountered at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair – Linda the Turkey!
Drop a turkey emoji “🦃” in the comments if you remember seeing Linda the Turkey on the news!
Day 1 of 365. Happy New Year from The Big Fresno Fair! Let us toast to yesterday’s achievements and tomorrow’s bright and BIG future!
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14!
Come celebrate and learn about Hmong culture!
To purchase tickets, click here! For more information on the event, click here.
Photos by: Perry Cooper – Studio 318 Photography
If you still have some extra candy canes hanging on your tree, use them to create this tasty Mint Oreo Fudge for National Candy Cane Day. Check out the graphics for a delicious and easy recipe from Taste of Home! 🍫❤
For tips from the baker, visit their website here.
Think you have an award-winning confection or fudge recipe? Create and submit into our 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program! More details will be posted on our website next Spring. Let us know if you make this recipe in the comments!
The Big Fresno Fair Administration Office will be closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 25 and will re-open again to the public on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy (and safe) New Year!
Can you believe that 2024 is just 10 days away!? Which means that the 2024 Big Fresno Fair is just 285 days away (yes…we’re counting)!
What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward to!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, October 2 – 14!
