FRIENDS OF THE BIG FRESNO FAIR

Friends of The Big Fresno Fair – the Fair’s non-profit 501(c)(3) Foundation – has been working behind the scenes for more than a decade to raise millions of dollars in support of the Fair! The Friends of The Big Fresno Fair focus on support of the Fair’s vast educational programs, its preservation work with the two museums and continued improvement of the Fairgrounds for future generations to enjoy.

Friends of The Big Fresno Fair operates with an eleven-person Board and boasts more than 60 members.

News Update!

Visionary Fair CEO John Alkire to transition to the Friends of the Big Fresno Fair as its new CEO on September 1 to elevate fundraising to support long term success of the Fair. Current Big Fresno Fair Deputy Managers, Stacy Rianda and Lauri King will remain at the helm overseeing all ongoing operations to lead the Fair into the future.

The management restructuring is part of the Fair's strategic plan to elevate fundraising efforts to achieve long term financial independence and success for the 137-year-old Fresno County tradition; an essential function with added emphasis amid the pandemic, which as significantly minimized normal Fair business operations since March. To read the full press release, click here.

Support Friends of the Big Fresno Fair

There are many exciting new projects on the horizon for the Friends of The Big Fresno Fair that are currently in search of support. If you are interested in donating to support these projects and become a “friend” of The Big Fresno Fair, you can donate online here or fill out an application and mail it using the form below.

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