We’re just 51 days until the 2023 Big Fresno Fair which means our Box Office is officially open to the public! Purchase your concert, horse racing and admission tickets in-person at our Box Office beginning Monday, August 14. Hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more general information, please visit our website at www.fresnofair.com/info.
Double Grammy-nominees, country music trio Midland RETURNS to the Paul Paul Theater stage on Wednesday, October 11 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial, Toyota and Valero during the 2023 Big Fresno Fair! Concert starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $55, $45 and $35.
To purchase tickets and for the full concert line-up, click here!
CenCal Standoff (CCS) the Valley’s largest esports and combat game regional tournament June 10 & 11, 2023 at the Fresno Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. each day! This is the 4th year of this regional tournament, which this year features Street Fighter 6 (which is the latest installment of the game just released this week) alongside 5 other games. There is a vendor hall with over 25 unique vendors from across the State selling collectibles, gifts, gaming items and more!
Parking & Entrance to Vendor Hall is FREE! Gaming spectator entrance fee is $25, which gets you play on Game Saru’s Japanese-style arcade machines alongside other gaming consoles. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Details at https://www.facebook.com/cencalstandoff
Or email cencalstandoff@gmail.com
“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” – Elie Wiesel
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of our country. The Fair Administration Office will be closed beginning today through Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, May 30.
Who will win it all during the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes? Join us on the second floor of the Grandstand on Sat, 5/20 to watch and wager on the excitement! Gates open at 7:15 a.m.
Here’s a few things to know before you go:
Questions? Please call Ruben Gastelo at (559) 916-7964. For more details, click here.
Calling all marching bands! Planning for the 12th annual Big Band Review is officially underway! The Big Band Review will take place on Thursday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.
Jr. High and High School marching bands from throughout California are encouraged to sign-up for the chance to win $15,000 in cash prizes and trophies, and of course bragging rights! Applications are now being accepted. Deadline for entries is September 1, 2023.
The 12th annual Big Band Review Competition is presented by EECU, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Toyota, Chevron and iHeart Radio.
For more details, click here.
Attention! We are seeking respondents for the Hmong New Year Celebration IFB. Deadline is April 10 at 2 p.m.
The IFB can be found at www.FresnoFair.com/publicinformation at bottom of page.
Have questions? Contact Taylor Childers at tchilders@fresnofair.com.
The Fresno Fairgrounds has been activated by Fresno County OES as an evacuation site for large animals. This flyer has all the information you need.
Location: Horse Barn Area
On Maple Ave., just south of Butler Ave.
Hours:
Haul in anytime from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If after 5 p.m., call (559) 994-3108
What we will provide:
Shelter, alfalfa and bedding for your animals.
What you need to do:
Bring any diet specific food your animal needs.
Fill out this Animal Assistance Form.
Friends like you keep the love going all year round. Happy Valentine’s Day besties! Have photos of you and your valentine at The Big Fresno Fair? Share it with us to be featured on our stories on Facebook and Instagram! 💖
Experience moving, breathing and walking dinosaurs at Jurassic Empire this Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Commerce Building! Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled dinosaur adventure to learn about dinosaurs from different eras, dig for fossils, enjoy fun activities and so much more! Here’s the details:
For more information, click here.
