The Big Fresno Fair

Join Us at The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 6!

Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, April 6 for the Road to the Kentucky Derby to wager on some races and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

Santa Anita Derby | $750,000
Santa Anita Oaks | $300,000
Monrovia Stakes | $200,000
Echo Eddie Stakes | $150,000
Evening Jewel Stakes | $150,000
Blue Grass | $1,000,000
Wood Memorial | $750,000

Doors open at 10 a.m. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For a full list of races happening on April 6. Visit our website here.

Watch and Wager With Us This Weekend!

Watch and wager with us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate on Saturday, March 30 and win BIG money! Here’s which races you can wager on:

UAE Derby | $2,500,000
Arkansas Derby | $1,500,000
Florida Derby | $1,000,000

NOTE: For UAE Derby, wagering can take place on Friday, March 29. Doors open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.

Join Us at our Satellite Wagering Facility, The Starting Gate, for two BIG races! | March 23

The Road to Kentucky Derby continues with two big races happening on Saturday, March 23! Head to our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager on these races:

Louisiana Derby | $1,000,000
Jeff Ruby Stakes | $700,000

Doors open at 10 a.m. (time subject to changes). Admission into The Starting Gate is $6 and parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.

Pegasus World Cup is This Weekend | January 27

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Join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to see who will take the title during the Pegasus World Cup on Saturday, January 27! Watch and wager on the race with over $4 million in purse money! Gates open at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday. Gate time subject to change. Admission is $6 and parking is FREE.

Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.

For questions regarding the Pegasus World Cup and how to wager live via satellite, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105. More details here.

Friday Fair Funnies

Oh well…better luck next time 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🏇 Who else is excited for 2024 live horse racing!?

Watch & Wager With Us During the Breeders’ Cup at The Starting Gate | Nov 3 & 4

Head down to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Starting Gate Fri, 11/3 and Sat, 11/4 to watch and wager with us for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup to see who will win the World Championships! Gates open at 9 a.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5 and parking is free!

Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.

For daily racing forms and all other horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. For more details visit www.fresnofair.com/horseracing.

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!

Beer & Wine Fest Tickets On-Sale Now!

Cheers to good times at the 3rd annual Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! From inside the horse racing track, sip on beer and wine from more than a dozen breweries and wineries from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast, enjoy music, play lawn games and of course, wager on horse races! Some of the Valley’s BEST food trucks will be on deck serving up some of their delicious eats, plus enjoy a variety of vendors from decadent chocolates, cigars and more.

Ticket prices are $25 for the event only (no Fair admission included) and $5 for a Designated Driver ticket. Tickets are on-sale NOW! For more details, click here!

Sign Up For The Derby Dog Dash! | Sat, October 14

Your favorite furry friend race is back with the 2023 Derby Dog Dash at The Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 14! Sign-up your pup for the cutest races at the Fair and win prizes! Deadline to sign-up is 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!

Horse Racing Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now to BFF Club Members!

Horse Racing is back for 7-days of excitement at the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! 🏇💲 Want to purchase your live horse racing tickets early? Become a BFF Club Member and take advantage of our (online only) pre-sale, happening NOW through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.! Here’s what YOU, our BFF, can expect during the Pre-Sale:

Reserved Seats (Single Day)
$6 for Single Days
$10 Fridays

Box Seats (Single Day)
4 seats for $32
6 seats for $48

Turf Club Tables (table of 4)
$90 (Fri/Sat)
$50 (Sun/Mon)

Turf Club Tables (table of 8)
$180 (Fri/Sat)
$100 (Sun/Mon)

Luxury Deck Tables (tables of 3 & 4)
$175 (Sunday, October 8 available)

A special password for the pre-sale was emailed to ONLY our BFF Fan Club Members. Not a Fair Fan Club Member? Click here to sign up today to get your horse racing tickets early!

Tickets go on sale to the general public (online only) on Tuesday, August 8 at 10 a.m. The Fair’s Box Office opens Monday, August 14 for in-person ticket purchases. To purchase tickets online, click here.