Category: Exhibits & Attractions

The Fresno County Historical Museum is Open This Saturday! | September 16

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Looking for something fun and FREE to do on Saturday? Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum on Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Sign Up for The Derby Dog Dash! | Saturday, October 14

Think your furry friend has what it takes to win first place in a race? Then sign your pup up for the Derby Dog Dash by Tuesday, October 10 at 11:59 p.m. The winner of the championship heat will win $100 and second place finisher will receive $50. The winner of each individual heat will win $20 and second place will receive $10. Each entry will include admission to the Fairgrounds. All dogs MUST meet the weight and height requirements (less than 28 lbs. and 15” at the shoulder). 

 

For full rules and details, click here!

Your Weekend Plans Await at the Fresno County Historical Museum!

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Another warm weekend calls for a COOL activity! Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum this Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

Submit Your Entries Into the 2023 Competitive Exhibits Program!

Want to be featured in the 2023 Big Fresno Fair Competitive Exhibits? There’s still time to enter but the deadline is approaching fast! All entries must be submitted online on Friday, September 8 by midnight. Help us showcase the best that Fresno County has to offer at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair!

 

For more details, visit www.fresnofair.com/competitiveexhibits.

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Your Weekend Plans Await at the Fresno County Historical Museum!

The weather is heating up but we have the coolest museums in town! Head to the Fresno County Historical Museum AND The Big Fresno Fair Museum this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to enjoy these award-winning Museums with incredible exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history and the rich history of The Big Fresno Fair! Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on both museums, click here.

 

Less Than 100 Days Until The Big Fresno Fair!

Guess what BFFs!? We’re less than 100 days until Opening Day at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, which runs October 4 – 15! Concert tickets are on sale now! Also, learn how you can get first dibs on seats during the BFF Club Pre-sale, exclusively for BFF Club Members only! More details here.

 

Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most about the Fair!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open This Saturday!

Looking for something to do with your dad this Father’s Day weekend? Take him to the award-winning Fresno County Historical Museum this Saturday, June 17 to learn about Fresno County’s rich history! Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Parking available in the Chance Ave. parking lot. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

 

For more details on this award-winning museum, click here.

Last Call to Turn in Livin’ Local Marketplace Applications on May 1!

Attention local vendors! Be part of our Livin’ Local Marketplace at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair and showcase your locally grown products and handcrafted items to over 600,000 Fairgoers! We’re looking for everything from food to clothing, jewelry, art and more!

Deadline to turn in your Livin’ Local application is Monday, May 1. Head to our website to fill out an application today! A limited number of vendors will be accepted.

For more details and to fill out an application, click here.

The Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every Third Saturday of the Month!

Fresno County Historical Museum Open Every 3rd Saturday Starting April 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Fresno County Historical Museum will now be open every third Saturday of the month starting Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.! Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy this award-winning Museum with more than 45 exhibits and countless historic artifacts and stories on Fresno County’s diverse history. Admission and parking are free. Just park on Chance Ave. and enter through the Chance gate. Audio tours will guide visitors through the Museum, as well as Museum docents.

To get a sneak peak of the history the Fresno County Historical Museum holds, click here.