Our Fair Administration Office will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today due to weather impact. We will reopen again to the public on Tuesday, January 10 at 8 a.m. If you need immediate assistance, please call (559) 650-FAIR, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Can you believe that 2023 is just 13 days away!? Which means that the 2023 Big Fresno Fair is just 289 days away! What do you look forward to the most? Is it the action-packed excitement in live horse racing? Live performances at the Table Mountain Concert Series? Tasty Fair Food? Or maybe it’s all the free attractions and exhibits? Whatever it is, we want to know what you look forward too!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2023 Big Fresno Fair, October 4 – 15!
Each year, The Big Fresno Fair gives away $100,000 in scholarships to hard-working 4.0 GPA Fresno County 8th – 12th grade students at our 4.0 & Above Program. These scholarships are made possible through generous community donations.
So, this Giving Tuesday consider funding a $1,500 4.0 & Above Program Scholarship to support a student’s bright future. It’s tax deductible and 100% of the money goes to the winning student.
Just fill out this form.
The Big Fresno Fair’s 4.0 & Above Program is supported by the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Chevron, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Toyota, EECU. iHeart Radio and Friends of the Big Fresno Fair.
“It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy,” – Unknown
We are thankful today and every day for our community! Happy Thanksgiving from our Big Fresno Fair family to yours! The Fair’s Admin Office remains closed through Friday, November 25 and will reopen on Monday, November 28.
The Fair Admin Office will be closed Thanksgiving Week beginning today through November 25. Our office will reopen on Monday, November 28. 🦃
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself,” – Joseph Campbell
Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who fought for this country to protect our freedom! The Big Fresno Fair Admin Office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, November 14.
Engaged and planning your wedding? Then head to the California Bridal & Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 20 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the Agriculture Building at the Fresno Fairgrounds! This expo will feature an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destinations plus much more! Plus, don’t miss the bridal fashion shows and live DJ demos, plus prizes and giveaways! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
To register, click here.
The Big Fresno Fair wishes you a spooky and safe Halloween! 🎃🧛♂️👻 Let us know what you, your family and friends are dressing up as in the comments below! Better yet, share a picture with us! 🦇📸
We know we have a lot of local students out of school tomorrow and because of that we have great news…our Main Carnival is opening early at 1 p.m. on Mon, October 10! That’s right, our big carnival rides will be up and running at 1 p.m. on October 10. The Kiddieland Carnival will open at 12 p.m. like normal.
So spend your day out of school at The Big Fresno Fair! Be sure to visit our Deals & Discounts page to take advantage of admission and carnival wristband savings!
Also, here is a quick tutorial showing how to use the new carnival kiosks. https://youtu.be/XlGyKZ3l4X0
It’s back! The Derby Dog Dash returns to the 2022 Big Fresno Fair on Saturday, October 15 in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand during live horse racing! Does your pup have what it takes to be the 2022 winner? Sign-up by Tuesday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. to seal your spot in the race! For more details, click here!
