The Big Fresno Fair

The Big Fresno Fair Will Be Featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Carnival Eats!”

One thing’s for sure, Fairgoers love to attend the fair to try the quirky yet delicious food on display! Food so quirky that even the Cooking Channel’s, “Carnival Eats” had to come and try! At the 2019 Big Fresno Fair, cast and crew members of Carnival Eats stopped by our Fair for four days to record scenes for their show and of course to try the wacky food our food concessionaires have on their menu! See if you recognize any of the foods like the Flamin’ Hot Chimichanga from Chicken Charlies or the Rainbow Shrimp Fries from Sharky’s Fish Fry! There’s more where that came from, but we don’t want to spoil the episode for you, just tune in for yourself!

Two separate episodes will air on Sunday, June 7 and June 21 at 9 p.m. on the Cooking Channel. The titles of each episode are “The Fryin’ King” and “The Kings Peach.” Set your DVR’s because you won’t want to miss your hometown Fair on national television!

Fair Food Feature – Space Age & Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes!

We’re continuing our “Fair Food Feature” this Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with corn dogs, curly fries, and funnel cakes! Space Age will be selling their “Best Tasting Corn Dog” which has won 5 years in a row at the Arizona State Fair and Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel … Continue reading “Fair Food Feature – Space Age & Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes!”

We’re continuing our “Fair Food Feature” this Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with corn dogs, curly fries, and funnel cakes! Space Age will be selling their “Best Tasting Corn Dog” which has won 5 years in a row at the Arizona State Fair and Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes is returning to bring you another weekend filled with her sweet treats! Check out the mouth-full menu for this weekend:

Space Age:

$10 “Biggie” – 1/2 lb. Corn Dog

$14 Curly Fries (include chili & cheese)

$30 Couples Pack (save $6)

– 2 “Biggie” Corn Dogs

– 1 Curly Fries

– 1 Free Bottle of Water

$50 Family Pack (save $22)

– 4 “Biggie” Corn Dogs

– 2 Curly Fries

– 2 Free Bottle of Water

Fanny’s Fabulous Funnel Cakes

Sugar Toppings

$7 Powdered Sugar

$7 Cinnamon Sugar

$9 Sugar w/ whip cream

$8 Sugar w/ caramel

$8 Sugar w/ chocolate

$9 Sugar w/ PB & chocolate

Gourmet Toppings

$10 Apple

$10 Raspberry

$10 Strawberry

$10 Bavarian Creme

Other Items

$6 Deep-Fried Oreos

Cash or card will be accepted. Our “Fair Food Feature” event series is a drive-thru, pick-up only. Just enter through the Carnival Lot (gate 6) off of Kings Canyon Rd. Questions? Call our Fair Office at (559) 650-3247 or visit our website here.

Agriculturists of the Year – Bill & Carol Chandler

Congratulations to Bill & Carol Chandler who were selected by the California State Fair Board of Directors as its Agriculturalists of the Year! Carol has previously served as part of The Big Fresno Fair’s Board of Directors from 1992 – 1995. During her time on the board, Carol helped launch the popular Fair Education Program, which allows Fresno County public, private and home schooled kindergarten through eighth grade students to visit the Fair FREE of charge in an educational setting. Since the start of the program 27 years ago, more than 508,000 Fresno County students and teachers have participated in this educational field trip!

Carol is currently still an avid volunteer for the Fair Education Program today. Along with this, Bill and Carol Chandler are also donors to our Champions Club and Friends of The Big Fresno Fair, the Fair’s non-profit 501 (c)(3) Foundation, which supports the Fair’s vast educational programs, the two award winning museums on our Fairgrounds and the continued improvement of the Fairgrounds for future generations to enjoy.

Thank you Bill and Carol for your wonderful contributions to our Fair and congratulations for being recognized by the California State Fair as Agriculturists of the Year!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – That’s a Wrap!

For the entire month of May we’ve participated in WFA’s “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month!” We have shared stories of the pivotal role Fairgrounds play in each of their communities – beyond the role they play during their annual fair! Fairgrounds serve in times of emergencies, help give back to communities in times of need, are there … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – That’s a Wrap!”

For the entire month of May we’ve participated in WFA’s “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month!” We have shared stories of the pivotal role Fairgrounds play in each of their communities – beyond the role they play during their annual fair! Fairgrounds serve in times of emergencies, help give back to communities in times of need, are there for celebrations and a place to create memories, provide educational opportunities and most of all, a place to have fun and experience joy!

For this and so much more we are grateful for fairs and fairgrounds throughout the state, nation and world and we hope you are too! We can’t wait to celebrate with you all again to enjoy fair food, scream at the top of rollercoasters, dance to music and create memories for many years to come! We remain hopefully to see you all this October at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Get Your Fair Food Fix at the Last “Fair Food Feature” of May!

Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds TODAY, through Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. to chow down on some candy apples and cotton candy from Pepe’s Mariscos or a tasty corn dog from T’s Concessions! Check out the menu for this weekend: T’s Concessions: $6…Original Corn Dog $8…Jumbo Corn Dog $3…Bottled Soda (Pepsi … Continue reading “Get Your Fair Food Fix at the Last “Fair Food Feature” of May!”

T’s Concessions:

$6…Original Corn Dog

$8…Jumbo Corn Dog

$3…Bottled Soda (Pepsi Co.)

$2.50…Bottled Water

Pepe’s Mariscos

$7…Cotton Candy

$5…Candy Apples (Candies & Chocolate)

$12…Shrimp Cocktail

$11…Shrimp Ceviche & Chips

$11…Nachos Supreme (Asada or Chicken)

$11…Asada Fries

We Are Your Big Fresno Fair! See You in October!

As we find ourselves in a time of uncertainty for fairs in California and across the US, one thing is for certain – we will all be here, ready to welcome you through our gates when the time is right. Rest assured that we are actively planning for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair, which … Continue reading “We Are Your Big Fresno Fair! See You in October!”

Rest assured that we are actively planning for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair, which will run October 8-12, 14-18! We will be here, ready to celebrate with you…hope to see you there!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Favorite Fairgrounds Memory

We are in the business of creating memories! Whether it’s at our annual Big Fresno Fair or an event at our Fairgrounds…that’s what we do! That is a big part of what drives us – and that is the same for fairs and festivals throughout the state, nation and world! So in honor of WFA’s … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Favorite Fairgrounds Memory”

We are in the business of creating memories! Whether it’s at our annual Big Fresno Fair or an event at our Fairgrounds…that’s what we do! That is a big part of what drives us – and that is the same for fairs and festivals throughout the state, nation and world! So in honor of WFA’s Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – please share your favorite memory!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Exhibit Local Success

Fairgrounds are meant to showcase the best of the best in a community, share its successes and be a source of community pride. At the Fresno Fairgrounds we consider this role a top honor. Whether we are showcasing community history in our Fresno County Historical Museum or honoring the #1 Ag-producing region in the world with our 32 ft. tall Tractor Tree that was featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not!: Beyond the Bizarre Fall 2019 book to all the other ways we honor our incredible Fresno County community – it is something so important to us and an honor to continue to do.

We appreciate all those fairgrounds that continuously showcase and honor local successes in their community! Continue to lift one another up this Fairgrounds Appreciation Month!

Get Your Fair Food Fix at our “Fair Food Feature!” Before It’s Gone!

Haven’t had enough fair food to fix your cravings yet? We’re close to wrapping up our last “Fair Food Feature” for the month of May so get your Fair Food Fix while you can! Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. to … Continue reading “Get Your Fair Food Fix at our “Fair Food Feature!” Before It’s Gone!”

Haven’t had enough fair food to fix your cravings yet? We’re close to wrapping up our last “Fair Food Feature” for the month of May so get your Fair Food Fix while you can! Join us at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. to indulge in some of your favorite fair food like some fluffy cotton candy and sweet and juicy candied apples from Pepe’s Mariscos or a jumbo corn dog from T’s Concessions! Check out the mouthwatering menu for this weekend:

T’s Concessions:

$6…Original Corn Dog

$8…Jumbo Corn Dog

$3…Bottled Soda (Pepsi Co.)

$2.50…Bottled Water

Pepe’s Mariscos

$7…Cotton Candy

$5…Candy Apples (Candies & Chocolate)

$12…Shrimp Cocktail

$11…Shrimp Ceviche & Chips

$11…Nachos Supreme (Asada or Chicken)

$11…Asada Fries

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Community Celebration

Fairgrounds are where communities gather. Whether it is for an annual fair, a community event or a cultural celebration – Fairgrounds bring people together to connect and create memories. At The Big Fresno Fair we are proud to host more than 250 events throughout the year, along with our annual Fair in October. The … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Community Celebration”

Fairgrounds are where communities gather. Whether it is for an annual fair, a community event or a cultural celebration – Fairgrounds bring people together to connect and create memories.

At The Big Fresno Fair we are proud to host more than 250 events throughout the year, along with our annual Fair in October. The voices and laughter of our community on grounds fill our hearts and drives us to continue to work so hard.

We are grateful to be the place for community celebrations. Today and every day we celebrate our community and other fairgrounds throughout California and the nation that bring communities together!