Stay home and Create!

As we are all “sheltering in place” use this time at home to tap into your inner artist and create something to be entered into the Fine Arts & Photography competitive exhibits at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!   Whether you sketch, paint, sculpt or capture moments in photographs – there is a category for … Continue reading “Stay home and Create!”

As we are all “sheltering in place” use this time at home to tap into your inner artist and create something to be entered into the Fine Arts & Photography competitive exhibits at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

 

Whether you sketch, paint, sculpt or capture moments in photographs – there is a category for you! So start creating now, and then enter your works of art to be displayed at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair! The 2020 Competitive Exhibits Handbook will be posted online in May.

 

Happy creating!

Flashback Friday Concert Spotlight: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Today’s Flashback Friday Concert Spotlight goes to Lynyrd Skynyrd! In 2012, the band performed at The Big Fresno Fair! Did you get to see them? Share a picture or drop the name of your favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song or lyric!   Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy … Continue reading “Flashback Friday Concert Spotlight: Lynyrd Skynyrd”

Today’s Flashback Friday Concert Spotlight goes to Lynyrd Skynyrd! In 2012, the band performed at The Big Fresno Fair! Did you get to see them? Share a picture or drop the name of your favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song or lyric!

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Share Your Fun Arts & Crafts Projects With Us!

As we are home with the kids out of school, we all need some fun projects to do! So we are reaching out to have you share your fun arts and craft projects that we can then share with our BFF community! Just tag us in your post and also be sure to use our … Continue reading “Share Your Fun Arts & Crafts Projects With Us!”

As we are home with the kids out of school, we all need some fun projects to do! So we are reaching out to have you share your fun arts and craft projects that we can then share with our BFF community! Just tag us in your post and also be sure to use our hashtag #BFFCares! Then we will share on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

 

Facebook | @TheBigFresnoFair
Instagram | @bigfresnofair

 

Don’t forget, these fun projects can then be entered into the 2020 Big Fresno Fair’s competitive exhibits! Then it will be showcased for all of our community to enjoy!

 

Stay home, stay healthy and stay strong!

Calling all Sewers! Help make masks for Our Medical Personnel!

Calling all Home Arts exhibitors, Junior exhibitors and all crafters in the community! Our medical community needs us! Please consider putting your sewing skills to work.  This is our chance to stay home and sew for good! Let’s join forces and help arm medical personnel on the front line of COVID-19 with the safety gear … Continue reading “Calling all Sewers! Help make masks for Our Medical Personnel!”

Calling all Home Arts exhibitors, Junior exhibitors and all crafters in the community! Our medical community needs us! Please consider putting your sewing skills to work.  This is our chance to stay home and sew for good! Let’s join forces and help arm medical personnel on the front line of COVID-19 with the safety gear they need!

 

Community Medical Centers are now accepting home sewn masks in the Sarah Maker pattern as approved by the CDC. Click here for instructions and a video tutorial to start today!

 

Once you have a supply to donate, simply call (559) 724-4343 or email: CMCdonations@communitymedical.org. From there, instructions will be given on where and when to deliver them.

We Hope to See YOU in October for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

You can do your part to help by staying HEALTHY…follow the guidelines of our health officials and taking care of yourself and your family.   Find the little things that make you HAPPY…the fresh air on a walk, encouraging sidewalk chalk art notes, a friendly wave shared with neighbors, laughter of your kids playing…whatever that … Continue reading “We Hope to See YOU in October for the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!”

You can do your part to help by staying HEALTHY…follow the guidelines of our health officials and taking care of yourself and your family.

 

Find the little things that make you HAPPY…the fresh air on a walk, encouraging sidewalk chalk art notes, a friendly wave shared with neighbors, laughter of your kids playing…whatever that may be.

 

And most of all, remember to remain HOPEFUL…we are hopeful for the future and know our current situation is not forever. We are hopeful for October when we can see you all again at the 2020  Big Fresno Fair!  

 

So today, take action to #flattenthecurve by staying at home and practice social distancing. We are in this together and together we will get through it! 🌍

It’s National Something on a Stick Day!

Nothing says fair food like food on a stick! Happy National Something On a Stick Day! Have you tried the Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick from Chicken Charlies? Be sure to try it out at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair! What’s your favorite food on a stick to eat while visiting The Big … Continue reading “It’s National Something on a Stick Day!”

Nothing says fair food like food on a stick! Happy National Something On a Stick Day! Have you tried the Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick from Chicken Charlies? Be sure to try it out at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair! What’s your favorite food on a stick to eat while visiting The Big Fresno Fair?

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

It’s the Final Day of National Ag Week!

We’re wrapping up National Ag Week with our final highlight of our Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. People from all over the world visit the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building presented by Save Mart to see all the reasons why Fresno County is the world’s top agricultural area! From apples to garlic, you’ll find more than 350 … Continue reading “It’s the Final Day of National Ag Week!”

We’re wrapping up National Ag Week with our final highlight of our Wells Fargo Agriculture Building. People from all over the world visit the Wells Fargo Agriculture Building presented by Save Mart to see all the reasons why Fresno County is the world’s top agricultural area! From apples to garlic, you’ll find more than 350 different varieties of locally-grown crops on display. Be sure to check out this exhibit to see exactly what this Valley is famous for! Did you know the entire Ag building comes together each year thanks to the many volunteers from each of the communities? Interested in volunteering this year? Let us know!

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Day Four of National Ag Week – Baby Boom Area in Ag Ventureland

For day four of National Ag Week, we’re highlighting the Baby Boom area! Were you able to check out the Baby Boom area in Ag Ventureland Sponsored by Boot Barn and CalViva Health? In this area you will see baby goats, pigs and more! Did you know there were 41 pregnant sheep (ewes) at the … Continue reading “Day Four of National Ag Week – Baby Boom Area in Ag Ventureland”

For day four of National Ag Week, we’re highlighting the Baby Boom area! Were you able to check out the Baby Boom area in Ag Ventureland Sponsored by Boot Barn and CalViva Health? In this area you will see baby goats, pigs and more! Did you know there were 41 pregnant sheep (ewes) at the 2019 Big Fresno Fair and 75 lambs were born on sight? Be sure to check out this Fair favorite at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!

Day Three of National Ag Week – Ag Ventureland

It’s day three of National Ag Week and today we are highlighting the fun and educational Ag Ventureland Sponsored by Boot Barn and CalViva Health! Completely remodeled in 2018, Ag Ventureland has become the favorite area of both parents and children. Kids and Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy interactive activities, sensory activities, shows and … Continue reading “Day Three of National Ag Week – Ag Ventureland”

It’s day three of National Ag Week and today we are highlighting the fun and educational Ag Ventureland Sponsored by Boot Barn and CalViva Health! Completely remodeled in 2018, Ag Ventureland has become the favorite area of both parents and children. Kids and Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy interactive activities, sensory activities, shows and much more – all focusing on the Valley’s rich Ag! Be sure to stop by this exhibit at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair, Oct 7-18!

 

Let’s all do our part to keep social distancing NOW and follow good healthy habits so we can curb this virus and see you all at the 2020 Big Fresno Fair!