{"id":486160,"date":"2026-10-05T21:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T21:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/486160\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T21:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T21:48:21","slug":"big-fresno-fair-2026-what-to-know-for-dates-hours-concerts-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/486160\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Fresno Fair 2026: What to know for dates, hours, concerts and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Family fun is back in southeast Fresno for the 2026 Big Fresno Fair!<\/p>\n

Thousands will head to the Fresno Fairgrounds for rides, vendors, food, entertainment and so much more.<\/p>\n

Here is what to know for the 143rd annual event.<\/p>\n

When is the Big Fresno Fair?<\/p>\n

The 2026 Big Fresno Fair runs from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 18.<\/p>\n

The annual event has always been in October.<\/p>\n

Hours of OperationGatesWednesday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 13: 4 pm – 11 pmWednesday, October 14 and Thursdays: 10 am – 11 pmFridays and Saturdays: 10 am – 12 amSundays and Mondays: 10 am – 11 pmCarnivalWednesday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 13: Carnival opens at 4 pmWednesday-Friday and Mondays: Carnival opens at 3 pmSaturday and Sunday: Carnival opens at 10 amHow much do tickets cost?<\/p>\n

A general admission ticket to the Big Fresno Fair is $15 for adults, and $8 for children 6-12, seniors 62 and over and military. Children 5 and under are free.<\/p>\n

Season passes are available for $48 a person.<\/p>\n

Discount Days<\/p>\n

Tickets will only cost $5 on Opening Day (October 7).<\/p>\n

Seniors 62 and older can get into the fair for free from 10 am – 1 pm on Seniors’ Day (October 12). Tickets for seniors go up to $4 after 1 pm.<\/p>\n

People with disabilities and their chaperone get free admission from 10 am – 1 pm on Special Interest Day (October 12). Tickets go up to $4 after 1 pm.<\/p>\n

Follow the Big Fresno Fair on its social media accounts and get $2 tickets from 4 pm – 7 pm on October 13. A barcode will be posted across social media accounts the day before.<\/p>\n

Parking<\/p>\n

Multiple parking lots are available near the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n

Chance Avenue Lot: $20Butler Avenue & Infield Lots: $15Butler West Lot: $15Maple\/Butler Lot: $15Cedar\/Ventura Lot: $15Concerts and Entertainment<\/p>\n

It wouldn’t be the Big Fresno Fair without nightly performances at the Paul Paul Theater!<\/p>\n

Some of the concerts and shows include Diplo, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, BigxThaPlug and Los Tigres de Norte.<\/p>\n

Show tickets will need to be purchased separately from general admission into the fair.<\/p>\n

All shows start at 7 pm.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for a full list of performers and other information.<\/p>\n

Grandstand Events<\/p>\n

Horse racing no longer takes place during the Big Fresno Fair.<\/p>\n

Instead, other attractions fill the gap at the Brian I Tatarian Grandstand.<\/p>\n

The rodeo is officially returning as a sanctioned PCRA event. The rodeo events happen on October 9 and October 10.<\/p>\n

Other events include monster truck shows, a demolition derby and a marching band competition between junior and high schools across the Valley.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more information on Grandstand Events.<\/p>\n

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