Don’t miss Ani-Me Con 12.0, the biggest annual anime, gaming and sci-fi convention in the Central Valley happening Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Times are 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Check out more than 150 vendors, special guests and cosplayers, artist, exhibitors, live entertainment plus so much more!
Tickets range from $19.99 – $49.00. Kids 9 and under are free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Ave. parking lot. To purchase tickets and for more details, click here.
Dunk, twist, and celebrate the sweetest day of the year – it’s National Oreo Cookie Day! 🍪✨ Like this post if you’ve tried a Deep-Fried Oreo at The Big Fresno Fair! ♥
Head to the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Agriculture and Industry Commerce Buildings for the Cali Creaming Fresno Car Show on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.! Admission is $25 to spectate. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is $10 in the Chance Parking Lot. Check out the finest show cars, models, music, games, automotive vendors, awards, giveaways plus so much more!
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
Attention local vendors! Be part of our industry award-winning Livin’ Local Marketplace at the 2024 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!
Selected applicants will be notified throughout the month of May. 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.
There’s only one week left to vote for The Big Fresno Fair in The Fresno Bee’s 2024 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards! The deadline to vote is Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m.
To cast your vote, click here! You can vote daily in the link provided. Thank you in advance for voting for us!
It’s a big weekend for horse racing and we want to be sure you have the scoop on when you can catch the biggest stakes races, including race adjustments at Santa Anita Park due to weather!
Saturday, March 2nd
Santa Anita Park
No Racing due to weather
Race card moved to Sunday
Gulfstream
Fountain of Youth, 3YO, 1 1/16 M / Dirt – $400,000
Davona Dale, 3YO / F, 1M / Dirt – $200,000
Gulfstream Park Mile, 4YO&UP, 1M / Dirt – $200,000
Mac Diarmida, 4YO&UP, 1 3/8 M / Turf – $200,000
Canadian Turf, 4YO&UP, 1 1/16 M / Turf – $150,000
Honey Fox, 4YO&UP / F&M, 1M / Turf – $150,000
The Very One, 4YO&UP / F&M, 1 3/8 M / Turf – $150,000
Herecomesthebride, 3YO / F, 1M / Turf – $175,000
Colonel Liam, 3YO, 1M / Turf – $175,000
The San Cristobal, 4YO&UP, 1 1/8 M / Tapeta – $100,000
Sunday, March 3rd
Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Handicap (Gr I), 4 & UP, 10 F – $400,000
Frank E. Kilroe Mile (Gr I), 4 & UP, 8 F (T) – $300,000
DK Horse San Felipe Stakes (Gr II), 3 YO, 8 1/2 F – $300,000
Buena Vista Stakes (Gr II), F/M, 4 & UP, 8 F (T) – $200,000
So be sure to join us at our Satellite Wagering facility, The Starting Gate to wager and (hopefully) win BIG on these races! Don’t forget, The Starting Gate is back at its original location off Butler Ave. between Maple and Chance Avenues.
The Starting Gate opens at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. on Sunday and Monday! Admission is $6; parking is FREE! For horse racing inquiries, please contact Ruben Gastelo at (559) 994-3105 or (559) 916-7964. More details here.
Don’t miss the Spring Home & Garden Show happening this Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 60+ and kids 12 and under are free! Parking is $10 in the Chance Avenue parking lot and $12 for Preferred Parking.
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here!
It’s Floral Design Day! Did you know that floriculture is America’s third largest agricultural crop? (Source: Society of American Florists)
You can check out beautiful floral designs created and submitted by some of Fresno County’s most talented exhibitors in the Greenhouse each year at The Big Fresno Fair! Interested in submitting your floral design pieces into the 2024 Competitive Exhibits Program? Stay tuned in the upcoming months for details!
The magic of the carnival midway is our favorite place to be at The Big Fresno Fair! Happy National Carnival Day! Drop in the comments your favorite carnival game or thrilling carnival ride when visiting the Fair! 🎡🎠
The biggest Quinceañeras Expo in the Central Valley happens this Sunday, February 25 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Fresno Fairgrounds’ Industry Commerce Building. Talk to over 300 vendors and professionals to make your party one to remember. Admission is $13 (plus fees). Parking is $10 in the Chance Avenue parking lot.
For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
