Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Food!

It’s another week of Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and today we’re highlighting food! Fair food is all a part of the experience when going to the Fair. From lobster fries to cinnamon rolls, it’s something we all love to indulge in! Many of our favorite food concessionaires have been greatly affected and have lost work from … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Food!”

It’s another week of Fairgrounds Appreciation Month and today we’re highlighting food! Fair food is all a part of the experience when going to the Fair. From lobster fries to cinnamon rolls, it’s something we all love to indulge in! Many of our favorite food concessionaires have been greatly affected and have lost work from the recent cancellation of Fairs, but luckily we’ve been able to help support some of our local Fair food concessionaires with our most recent drive-thru event of “Fair Food Feature!” Even though we’re just giving a small taste of Fair food now, we hope to have them back again in October for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Happy Mother’s Day!

“If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love,” – Stevie Wonder💐 . Happy Mother’s day to all the mothers and moms-to-be! 💗🌷 Share with us a photo of you and your mom at The Big Fresno Fair and we might feature it on our story on … Continue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”

“If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love,” – Stevie Wonder💐 .

Happy Mother’s day to all the mothers and moms-to-be! 💗🌷 Share with us a photo of you and your mom at The Big Fresno Fair and we might feature it on our story on our Facebook and Instagram!

WFA’s Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Serving in Times of Emergency

It’s true. Fairgrounds serve as cooling and heating centers for communities in times of need, staging grounds during natural disasters like fires and now serving during the COVID-19 health crisis. In times of uncertainty like now, one thing is certain – fairgrounds stand ready to serve their communities. Fairgrounds are known for bringing communities together … Continue reading “WFA’s Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Serving in Times of Emergency”

It’s true. Fairgrounds serve as cooling and heating centers for communities in times of need, staging grounds during natural disasters like fires and now serving during the COVID-19 health crisis. In times of uncertainty like now, one thing is certain – fairgrounds stand ready to serve their communities.


Fairgrounds are known for bringing communities together in times of celebration. But did you know that they are key locations in times of emergency and crisis?


Let make sure they are around in years to come!

Support your local fair and fairgrounds!

Now Serving Beer & Margaritas at This Weekend’s Fair Food Feature!

Make it a one stop shop and grab an ice cold beer or chilled margarita to-go with your purchase of a food item! Joining Pepe’s Mariscos for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 is Pardini’s and they’ll be serving beers and margaritas at this weekend’s “Fair Food Feature.”  Pepe’s Mariscos will still be at … Continue reading “Now Serving Beer & Margaritas at This Weekend’s Fair Food Feature!”

Make it a one stop shop and grab an ice cold beer or chilled margarita to-go with your purchase of a food item! Joining Pepe’s Mariscos for Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 is Pardini’s and they’ll be serving beers and margaritas at this weekend’s “Fair Food Feature.”  Pepe’s Mariscos will still be at the Fairgrounds from Friday – Sunday. Check out this weekend’s menu update:

 

$12…Shrimp Cocktail

$11…Shrimp Ceviche & Chips

$10…Taco Trio Asada or Chicken

$10…Asada or Chicken Burrito (w/ rice & beans)

$11…Nacho Supreme (meat, tomato, onion, cilantro & sour cream)

$2…Beer (Coors Light, Modelo or White Claw)

$6…Margaritas

 

Must be 21 and older to purchase alcohol. If you are purchasing alcohol it must be bought with a food item from Pepe’s Mariscos. All drinks will be sealed and ready to- go. Cash or card will be accepted, but cash helps the lines go faster! Our “Fair Food Feature” event series is 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.

WFA’s Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Entertainers

We love our entertainers that roam the Fairgrounds during the annual Big Fresno Fair. They are the ones who bring smiles to the faces of Fairgoers with their jokes, magic tricks, balloon animals and so much more. Beyond the characters they play while roaming our grounds are real people, some with families who have had … Continue reading “WFA’s Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Entertainers”

We love our entertainers that roam the Fairgrounds during the annual Big Fresno Fair. They are the ones who bring smiles to the faces of Fairgoers with their jokes, magic tricks, balloon animals and so much more. Beyond the characters they play while roaming our grounds are real people, some with families who have had their sources of income completely cut off with the cancellation of fairs and events throughout the US.

 

As a family of fairs, our hearts go out to our beloved entertainers. And we hold onto the hope that this October, they will return to our Fairgrounds spreading smiles, laughter and joy to our Fairgoers – just as they have always done!

Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight – Ramon Ayala!

Today’s Throwback Thursday concert spotlight features the one and only Ramon Ayala! The Norteño musician performed at The Big Fresno Fair in 2007 and 2013. Did you get to see this legend’s performances? Share a picture from the concert(s) or your favorite Ramon Ayala song!   Check out this year’s Table Mountain Concert Series line-up … Continue reading “Throwback Thursday Concert Spotlight – Ramon Ayala!”

Today’s Throwback Thursday concert spotlight features the one and only Ramon Ayala! The Norteño musician performed at The Big Fresno Fair in 2007 and 2013. Did you get to see this legend’s performances? Share a picture from the concert(s) or your favorite Ramon Ayala song!

 

Check out this year’s Table Mountain Concert Series line-up presented by Coors Light and Toyota here and let’s continue to do our part by social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can see you at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Food Drives

Giving back to our community is a core focus of The Big Fresno Fair, but we aren’t alone. Hundreds of fairs throughout California and the nation find ways to give back and one of them is through hosting food drives to help feed their communities.   At The Big Fresno Fair, we have hosted food … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Food Drives”

Giving back to our community is a core focus of The Big Fresno Fair, but we aren’t alone. Hundreds of fairs throughout California and the nation find ways to give back and one of them is through hosting food drives to help feed their communities.

 

At The Big Fresno Fair, we have hosted food drives for the last 11 years! During that time, we together with our community have collected nearly 2 million pounds of food! That food has produced more than 1.5 million meals to help feed those in need.🥫🌆🎡

 

Imagine that multiplied by all the fairs in their own community. That is a lot of need impacted by fairs and fairgrounds. For that, and more, we are grateful for all our fairs throughout the state and nation!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Livestock

Fairs were built on the foundation of agriculture and livestock. Now, 136 years later, the livestock exhibit is one of the biggest aspects of the annual Big Fresno Fair, and at year round community events. Our Fair, and others throughout California and the nation provide a platform for our 4-H and FFA youth to connect … Continue reading “Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Livestock”

Fairs were built on the foundation of agriculture and livestock. Now, 136 years later, the livestock exhibit is one of the biggest aspects of the annual Big Fresno Fair, and at year round community events. Our Fair, and others throughout California and the nation provide a platform for our 4-H and FFA youth to connect with one another, share their agricultural knowledge with the community, develop their marketing and public speaking skills and just continue to grow as leaders in our communities.

Fairs also serve as connection point between agriculture and our urban populations – telling the story of our food supply, providing education on the variety and characteristics of livestock, how to properly care for them and more. Many kids will see their first cow or pig at their local fair.

For this and so much more we are grateful for fairs throughout the state, nation and world. We hope you are too. Join us and show your appreciation for  the incredible way fairs and fairgrounds serve their communities.

Fair Food Feature – Pepe’s Mariscos

One weekend down, another to go! Don’t miss this week’s “Fair Food Feature” at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Carnival Lot (Gate 6) off of Kings Canyon Rd. This weekend on the menu from Pepe’s Mariscos is:   $12…Shrimp Cocktail $11…Shrimp … Continue reading “Fair Food Feature – Pepe’s Mariscos”

One weekend down, another to go! Don’t miss this week’s “Fair Food Feature” at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Carnival Lot (Gate 6) off of Kings Canyon Rd. This weekend on the menu from Pepe’s Mariscos is:

 

$12…Shrimp Cocktail

$11…Shrimp Ceviche & Chips

$10…Taco Trio Asada or Chicken

$10…Asada or Chicken Burrito (w/ rice & beans)

$11…Nacho Supreme (meat, tomato, onion, cilantro & sour cream)

 

Cash or card will be accepted, but cash helps the lines go faster! Our “Fair Food Feature” event series is 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.

Honoring Ardie Der Manouel

The Big Fresno Fair family is saddened by the passing of long-time board member, Ardie Der Manouel. Ardie served on the Board of Directors at the Fair from 1992 – 2011, making him the longest serving Director in the history of the 21st District Agricultural Association. He was an advocate for the Fair’s horse racing … Continue reading “Honoring Ardie Der Manouel”

  • California Chrome at Harris Farms

The Big Fresno Fair family is saddened by the passing of long-time board member, Ardie Der Manouel. Ardie served on the Board of Directors at the Fair from 1992 – 2011, making him the longest serving Director in the history of the 21st District Agricultural Association. He was an advocate for the Fair’s horse racing program where he tirelessly traveled throughout the state meeting with owners, trainers and jockeys to recruit them to Fresno and maintain the high standard of excellence of the Fair’s horse racing program.

In the ‘80s before he was a Director, Ardie worked with Brian Tatarian, who was chairman of the horse racing committee and now serves as a Friend of the Fair board member, to educate board members on horse racing and assist with growing the horse racing program. With the dedicated time and love given from Ardie, The Big Fresno Fair has grown to be a polished, professional and highly respected track, drawing in top owners, jockeys and trainers today.

Our deepest condolences go out to Ardie’s family and friends. His legacy will live on through the hearts of The Big Fresno Fair.