2026 Fair-Time Discounts
$5 opening day!
WED, OCTOBER 7
On this day only, Fairgoers can enter the Fair for just $5* when you purchase at the gate! What a great way to celebrate Opening Day of the 2026 Big Fresno Fair! Don’t forget, gates open at 4 p.m. on Opening Day of the Fair.
*Normal credit card fees apply
$3 BITES DAY
THURS, OCTOBER 8 & 15
Back by popular demand is our $3 Bites Day! On Thursday, October 8 and October 15 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., indulge in your favorite Fair foods in bite-sized forms for just $3! Get a mini corn dog, cinnamon roll, funnel cake, tacos plus so much more food to choose from!
Seniors' day
MON, OCTOBER 12
Seniors 62 and BETTER get into the Fair for free until 1 p.m. and for half price ($4) after 1 p.m. on October 6! Remember, gates open at 10a.m. There will also be a special
Seniors' Lifestyle Expo from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. throughout the grounds
on October 12!
SPECIAL INTEREST DAY
MON, OCTOBER 12
Persons with disabilities are able to enjoy the Fair for
free until 1 p.m. and for half price ($4) after 1 p.m. on October 12! For persons with disabilities; one chaperone permitted with each person requiring assistance. Remember, gates open at 10 a.m.
$2 "FANS & followers" Happy Hour Entry
TUES, OCTOBER 13
Save BIG on Fair entry just by connecting with us on social media! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get into the Fair for just
$2 from 4 p.m. – 7p.m. on October 13 only.
A special barcode will be posted the night before on our social media; show this at the gate during that timeframe and pay only $2 to get into the Fair!
Smileland KIDS' DAY featuring $2 Carnival rides
WED, OCTOBER 14
On
Smileland Kids’ Day admission to the Fair is FREE for kids 12 and under with a paid adult admission all day long! Plus,
enjoy $2 Carnival Rides all day long! Remember, kids 5 and under are always free to get into the Fair!
$6 "FILL THE NEED" DAY
THURS, OCTOBER 15
On
Fill the Need Day at The Big Fresno Fair – admission is just
$6, and
$3 from each ticket goes to support Fresno State’s Amendola Family Student Cupboard, which provides free food and hygiene items to students in need! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gates on October 15.
