2023 Fair Dates

Wed, October 4 - Sun, October 15

*NEW* Hours of Operation

bOX OFFICE

Pre-Fair: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Mon - Fri
During Fair: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Daily

GATES

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 4 & Tues, Oct 10
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 11 & Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - Midnight | Fri & Sat
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Sun & Mon

NEW MAIN CARNIVAL HOURS

Open 4:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 4 & Tues, Oct 10
Open 3:00 p.m. | Wed - Fri, Mon
Open 10:00 a.m. | Sat & Sun
Close 11:00 p.m. | Sun - Thurs
Close Midnight | Fri & Sat

NEW KIDDIELAND CARNIVAL HOURS

Open 4:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 4 & Tues, Oct 10
Open 12:00 p.m. | Wed - Fri, Mon
Open 10:00 a.m. | Sat & Sun
Close 11:00 p.m. | Sun - Thurs
Close Midnight | Fri & Sat

LIVE HORSE RACING

1:45 p.m. Post Time
Live Racing Dates: Fri, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 9; Fri, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 15
***Dates and post time are subject to change.

BUILDINGS

When Gates Open - 10:00 p.m. | Daily

Museums

When Gates Open - 8:00 p.m. | Daily
*2nd floor of Fresno County Historical Museum closes at 5:00 p.m.

Fair Policies

Review important Fair policies here before your visit.

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2023 PRICING

*** Fees Apply to Online Purchases ***

Admission

Adults | $12.00
Children 6-12 | $8.00
Children 5 and under: FREE
Seniors 62 and over | $8.00
Military | $8.00
*With valid Military ID
*Visa/MasterCard accepted at all admission gates

Live horse racing

Reserved Seat Ticket
$6 (Mon, Sat, Sun) | $10 (Fri)
First floor FREE with Paid Admission to the Fairgrounds

SEASON PASS

$48 | Per Person; good for all 12 days of 2023 Big Fresno Fair
*Photo ID is required for use; Season Passes must be picked up from Fair Box Office.

UNLIMITED CARNIVAL RIDE WRISTBAND

$35 | Mon - Thurs
$40 | Fri - Sun
Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands give Fairgoers the chance to ride as many rides as they want on any single day!
***fees apply to purchases***

WAYS TO SAVE

There are lots of ways to SAVE BIG on your trip to the Fair! Be sure to visit the Deals & Discounts for how you can save on Admission, Season Passes and Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands.

PARKING PRICES

Chance Avenue Lot | $15.00
Butler Avenue & Infield Lots | $10.00
Butler West Lot | $10.00
Maple/Butler Lot | $10.00
Cedar/Ventura Lot | $10.00
*Cash only

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY & RENTALS

Handicap parking is available in all public parking lots operated by the Fair.
Wheel Chairs and Electric Scooters are available to rent inside the Butler and Chance Avenue gates.
Wheel Chairs | $25.00/day
Electric Scooters | $70.00/day
*Picture ID is required for rentals; will be held as a security deposit.
**Wheel Chair Rentals have a 250 lb. weight limit.
***Electric Scooter Rentals have a 450 lb. weight limit.

STROLLER & Wagon RENTALS

Strollers | $11.00/day
Double Strollers | $17.00/day
Wagon | $17.00/day
*Picture ID is required for rentals; will be held as a security deposit.