Join us for the final day of the 2021 Big Fresno Fair, including the final day of horse!! Post time at 1:45 p.m. . We have the Bulldogs Stakes Race as the 9th race today! Wear red to support your Fresno State Bulldogs PLUS enter-to-win cash prizes! . 💵 Attention Wagerers! Mandatory payouts today for: Gold Rush Pick-6 Jackpot | $3,542.69 Gold Strike Super High-5 Jackpot | $224,560.66 . Don’t miss out on the last day of racing and the #2021BFF! . Racing is sponsored by: Table Mountain Casino, Coors Light & Aetna.
The Big Fresno Fair Management sadly announces Midland has cancelled their October 13 concert at the Fair due to a positive COVID-19 case among the band’s touring crew. We were notified of this situation late last night by Midland’s Management.
Concert tickets for the Midland show will be automatically refunded for those who purchased online or by phone with a credit card. Please allow five business days for the refund to show on your credit card. Anyone who purchased with cash at the Fair’s ticket box office will need to bring their tickets to the Fair’s Administration Ticket Box Office the week of October 18 for their refund.
Statement from Midland band: “We are sad to announce that we have to reschedule Wednesday’s show in Fresno, CA – even though we are a fully vaccinated tour, we had a positive test in our touring entity. In an effort to keep our band,crew, fans, and families safe, we are following a strict testing protocol and won’t be cleared to beback on the road in time for this performance.”
“We are incredibly disappointed to have Midland cancel their show at our Fair tonight as they were our top-selling concert and we know many from our community were looking forward to seeing them perform live for the first time ever in Fresno. However, the health and safety of all is the top priority and we respect their decision. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to our Fairgoers and hope you all will still join us for a great night at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair,” said Lauri King, Deputy Manager II, The Big Fresno Fair.
We hope you will still join us at The Big Fresno Fair this evening. There is lots of great FREE entertainment on grounds, plus plenty of delicious food, fun carnival rides and more!
Here’s what’s happening at The Big Fresno Fair on October 13.
NEW Special $2 Happy Hour Entry Pricing Save BIG on Fair entry with this new discount! Get into the Fair for just $2 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13. No coupon needed; just come to the gates during that timeframe and pay only $2 to get in to enjoy The Big Fresno Fair!
Free Musical Entertainment on Grounds
Singer Jay Rin | 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Craft Brew Court Stage
Heavy Weather Band | 4 p.m. on the O’Reilly Pavilion Stage
John Pemberton | 5 p.m. on the O’Reilly Pavilion Stage
Shana Morrison & Caledonia | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the Save Mart Beer & Wine Garden Stage
Midnight Run – The Sounds of Journey | 7 p.m. on the O’Reilly Pavilion Stage
Apple *Z Band | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. on the Save Mart Beer & Wine Garden Stage
Atomic Jackrabbit | 8 p.m. on the Mexican Heritage Patio.
Want to win front row seats to see Chris Tomlin on Tuesday, October 12 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota? Be sure to go enter into the contest happening on Facebook RIGHT NOW! Just search @TheBigFresnoFair. Good luck!
From Lauri King, Deputy Manager II, The Big Fresno Fair
“Due to the increased wind today and it’s impact on the air quality index, horse racing was cancelled for the safety of our horses and jockeys. It was not an easy decision to make, but it was the right decision for the safety of these athletes. The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) veterinarian Dr. Jeff Blea, along with our track veterinarian, Dr. Frosty Franklin and our staff made this decision as it was unsafe to have these equine athletes compete when the air quality index is above 150; at the time we made the decision to cancel the air quality index was at 225. We will work to add the races that were to run today to Friday’s race card as potential extra races.
Anyone who purchased horse racing tickets on-site to the races today can obtain their refund at the horse racing box office. If they were purchased in advance or online, a refund will be provided automatically within 5 business days.”
Want to win front row seats to see Anthrax on Wednesday, October 6 as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota? Be sure to go enter into the contest happening on Facebook RIGHT NOW! Just search @TheBigFresnoFair. Good luck!
Get ready for a night of throwbacks during the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light and Toyota with Ladies Night Out Featuring Bell Biv Devoe, Jon B and Mya on Friday, October 8 at the 2021 Big Fresno Fair! Ticket prices are $49, $39 and 29!
You won’t want to miss top hits from these artists like “Poison,” “Do Me!” “They Don’t Know,” “Are You Still Down?” “Case of the Ex” “It’s All About Me” plus so many throwback hits!
For more details on this year’s entertainment line-up, click here!
The 11th Annual Big Fresno Fair and Central California Blood Center’s “Pint for a Pass” Blood Drive is back, but now with new dates! From now until Saturday, October 16 come out to any Central California Blood Center’s donor center or mobile drive to donate blood and receive a BOGO admission voucher good for the 2021 Big Fresno Fair! Plus be entered to win concert and horse racing tickets!
Donation takes less than an hour – but has a lifelong impact on those saved and their families! Did you know your blood donation can save up to three lives! To learn more about the blood drive, click here!
The Big Fresno Fair is partnering with Blue Shell Gaming once again to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to the Fair! The NEW Pop! Culture Experience Featuring The Showdown will be a Comin-Con style building with vendors, a gaming museum, Virtual Reality stations, retro and new gen video gaming, including Mario Kart LIVE and eSports competitions! Also, enter into two eSports tournaments both weekends of the Fair with Super Smash Bros. and FIFA ’21. PLUS, parents can enjoy a lounge area and also learn some more about gaming. Admission is FREE into the building. Cost for video game and eSports access is $5 per hour or $20 for entire day. Special “Gamer Passes” are available for $99 and lets you play all 12 days of the Fair! Gamer Pass does not include Fair Admission.
For more details on this fun and unique attraction, click here!
This building is made possible by The Big Fresno Fair, Blue Shell Gaming, Fresno Fuego and Xfinity.
The Jr. Livestock Auction returns to in-person on Saturday, October 9 at 10 a.m. and October 16 at 9 a.m. and will feature goats, sheep, beef, swine, rabbits and poultry from dedicated and hardworking 4-H and FFA members throughout Fresno County.
Leading up to the auction, we’ll be featuring 4-H & FFA exhibitors from participating chapters to highlight their animal project and all their hard work, while also giving buyers and our community a glimpse of animals they can bid on!
Meet Oscar Glass, a Sierra 4-H student who is a 7th grader at Sierra Junior High School:
“Oscar Glass is 12 years old and a 7th grader at Sierra Junior High School. He is a member of Sierra 4-H and has been since he was 9 years old. He joined 4-H to learn more about the things he likes to do, like spending time with goats. Oscar says he loves his goats because they are a team and he enjoys spending time with them and managing their growth. His favorite part of showing goats is spending time with his friends getting ready to go into the show ring.
Oscar will be showing 2 Boer wether goats this year and their names are Batman and Cash. He’s also showing a breeding doe named Wonder Woman. He will be selling Batman at The Big Fresno Fair’s Jr. Livestock Auction after a sixth month show carrier.”
Help out these hard-working students in the community! Participate in the sale as a buyer or place an add-on bid! Every bit helps out these kids who’ve been working all year to get to where they are now. Buyer registration opens Monday, September 20. For more information about the Jr. Livestock Auction and how you can participate, click here.
