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The 2025 Big Fresno Fair featured the debut of the two-day Big Fresno Fair Rodeo (October 3 & 4), the Arenacross Nationals (October 10), Big Fresno Fair Car Show (October 11) and Monsters of Destruction Monster Trucks (Two Shows on October 12), plus a returning Fairgoer favorite in the 10th Annual Beer & Wine Fest (October 11) — all taking place in the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand.

We're currently working on our 2026 Grandstand entertainment line-up — so stay tuned!

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Oct. 1
4.0 & Above Qualified 4.0 & Above students will have the chance to win scholarships, laptops and more!

Oct. 3 & 4
Big Fresno Fair Rodeo Thrill-seekers can catch a different kind of high-adrenaline action as the Grandstand transforms into a full-scale rodeo arena for the first-ever Big Fresno Fair Rodeo!

Oct. 5
Jaripeo Baile Live performances by Banda Arkangel, Banda Toro, Último Nivel, Los Delanteros de Sinaloa, Banda Los de la Ne, and Rangero Realito Rodeo.

Oct. 8
Big Band Review Junior High and High School marching bands from throughout California will compete for over $12,000 in cash prizes and trophies!

Oct. 10
Arenacross Nationals Engines will roar and dirt will fly as the Arenacross Nationals make their high-octane debut in the Grandstand!

Oct. 11
Car Show Polished chrome, custom builds and roaring engines roll into the Fairgrounds for the launch of The Big Fresno Fair Car Show!

Oct. 11
Beer & Wine Fest Raise a glass to one of the Fair’s most popular events – the Beer & Wine Fest returns for its 10th year

Oct. 12
Monsters of Destruction The Monsters of Destruction Monster Trucks make their explosive Fair debut!