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Artist Change | Cruising with the Souldies

Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, Russell Thompkins, Jr. and The New Stylistics will not be able to perform as part of the Cruising with the Souldies concert on October 8 in the Paul Paul Theater as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series.

In their place, soulful singer-songwriter Trish Toledo will perform. Her 60s and 70s era musical style will make this a great night of music! Cruising with the Souldies is hosted by Danny Trejo, and features Trish Toledo, Cota and Danny’s Angels. If you purchased tickets before the artist change, and would like a refund, please email boxoffice@fresnofair.com. Already purchased tickets are still valid for this slightly adjusted show.


For concert tickets, visit www.fresnofair.com/cruising-to-the-souldies.

Get Good Grades, Get BIG Prizes! | 4.0 & Above Happens October 5!

Calling all Fresno County 8th – 12th grade students with a 4.0 or higher GPA! There is only two weeks left to enter the 11th Annual 4.0 & Above Program for your chance to win BIG prizes! Entry deadline is Monday, September 19. Don’t miss your chance to win scholarships, laptops and more! Plus, a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla for qualified 9th – 12th grade students! Must be present to win!

 

For more details on the 4.0 & Above Program and to register, click here!

BFF Club Concert Pre-Sale Kicks-Off TODAY!

Want to get your concert tickets and receive 50% off admission before anyone else? Be sure to take advantage of the BFF Club concert pre-sale EXCLUSIVELY for Big Fair Fan Club members only! In case you missed it, here are the four concerts just announced!

 

  • Friday, October 7 | Queen Nation – A Tribute to the Music of Queen – FREE with paid Fair admission
  • Saturday, October 8 | Cruising to the Souldies Hosted by Danny Trejo featuring Russell Thompkins Jr & The New Stylistics with special guests Cota and Danny’s Angels
  • Monday, October 10 | The Pretty Reckless
  • Sunday, October 16 | Quebradita Time: 2022 Tour featuring Banda Machos, Mi Banda El Mexicano de Casimiro, Banda Maguey y Banda Zeta

 

The special online only pre-sale is happening NOW through Monday, August 8 at 11:59 p.m., during which members can purchase their concert tickets before anyone else, PLUS get 50% off their Fair Admission with each concert ticket purchase. Concert tickets and discounted admission MUST be purchased in the same transaction. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public beginning Tuesday, August 9 at 10 a.m.

 

Know someone who’s not a BFF Fan Club Member but wants to get their concert tickets early? Tell them to sign up here!

 

For more details on this year’s Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota,  click here!

Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!

Bold stripes, bright stars and brave hearts ❤🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July weekend from our Big Fresno Fair family to yours!

 

Our office will be closed today through Tuesday, July 5 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 6. Have a fun and safe weekend! 🎇

The Big Fresno Fair Board Announces Formal CEO Search

The Big Fresno Fair (Fair) Board of Directors announced its formal search for the next CEO to lead year-round operations for the fourth largest fair in the State of California. The Board is working closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Fairs & Expositions Branch on the CEO Search process. Information about The Big Fresno Fair and the application for the CEO position can be found here.

In September 2020, longtime Fair CEO, John C. Alkire retired and transitioned to the Fair’s nonprofit Foundation, Friends of The Big Fresno Fair, in an effort to elevate fundraising amid the uncertainty of the pandemic. At that time, Deputy Managers Stacy Rianda and Lauri King were appointed by the Fair Board to oversee all Fair operations as an interim leadership strategy. Since then, the Fair has pivoted from a historical in-person Fair to a drive-thru event in 2020, and then navigated back to more normal year-round operations and a successful in-person fair in October 2021.

“The Board is pleased that the Fair has returned to its robust level of year-round activity,” stated Chuck Riojas, President of The Big Fresno Fair Board. “We are confident that with this search, we will determine the right person to lead the Fair into the future.” 

Big Fresno Fair Wins BIG for 2022 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Big Fresno Fair and the Fresno County Historical Museum took top honors in the Fresno Bee’s “Best of Central California’s” People’s Choice Awards! Thank you for voting us as:

The Big Fresno Fair
Gold – Best Annual Event/Festival
Gold – Best Attraction
Silver – Best Family Attraction
Silver – Best Live Music Venue

Our Fresno County Historical Museum took GOLD in BEST Museum!

You – our community, our BFFs, our biggest fans and fairgoers – are what makes our Big Fresno Fair so special! Thank you to our community for voting for us and congratulations to all of the winners who make our Valley so great! Mark your calendars for the 2022 Big Fresno Fair, October 5 – 16!

Fairgrounds Appreciation Month – Rodeos and Animal Shows

Photo Courtesy of Pop Laval Foundation
2021 Big Fresno Fair Livestock Show

Fairs were built on the foundation of agriculture and livestock. Now, 138 years later, the livestock exhibit is one of the biggest aspects of the annual Big Fresno Fair, , and at year-round community events such as Jack Pots, Red Wave Classic, among many more. Our Fair, and others throughout California and the nation, provide a platform for our 4-H and FFA youth to connect with one another, share their agricultural knowledge with the community, develop their marketing and public speaking skills and continue to grow as leaders in our communities.

Fairs also serve as a connection point between agriculture and our urban populations – telling the story of our food supply, providing education on the variety and characteristics of livestock, how to properly care for them and more. Many kids will see their first cow or pig at their local fair.

For this and so much more, we are grateful for fairs throughout the state, nation and world. We hope you are too! Join us and show your appreciation for the incredible way fairs and fairgrounds serve their communities!