{"id":486226,"date":"2026-10-05T23:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/486226\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T23:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:00:07","slug":"big-fresno-fair-2026-what-to-know-for-dates-hours-concerts-and-more-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/486226\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Fresno Fair 2026: What to Know for Dates, Hours, Concerts and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) \u2014 Family fun is back in southeast Fresno for the 2026 Big Fresno Fair!<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Thousands will head to the Fresno Fairgrounds for rides, vendors, food, entertainment and so much more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Here is what to know for the 143rd annual event.<\/p>\n<p>When is the Big Fresno Fair?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The 2026 Big Fresno Fair runs from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The annual event has always been in October.<\/p>\n<p>Hours of Operation<br \/>\nGates<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 13: 4 pm \u2013 11 pm<br \/>\nWednesday, October 14 and Thursdays: 10 am \u2013 11 pm<br \/>\nFridays and Saturdays: 10 am \u2013 12 am<br \/>\nSundays and Mondays: 10 am \u2013 11 pm<\/p>\n<p>Carnival<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 13: Carnival opens at 4 pm<br \/>\nWednesday-Friday and Mondays: Carnival opens at 3 pm<br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday: Carnival opens at 10 am<\/p>\n<p>How much do tickets cost?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">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<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Season passes are available for $48 a person.<\/p>\n<p>Discount Days<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Tickets will only cost $5 on Opening Day (October 7).<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Seniors 62 and older can get into the fair for free from 10 am \u2013 1 pm on Seniors\u2019 Day (October 12). Tickets for seniors go up to $4 after 1 pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">People with disabilities and their chaperone get free admission from 10 am \u2013 1 pm on Special Interest Day (October 12). Tickets go up to $4 after 1 pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Follow the Big Fresno Fair on its social media accounts and get $2 tickets from 4 pm \u2013 7 pm on October 13. A barcode will be posted across social media accounts the day before.<\/p>\n<p>Parking<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Multiple parking lots are available near the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>Chance Avenue Lot: $20<br \/>\nButler Avenue &amp; Infield Lots: $15<br \/>\nButler West Lot: $15<br \/>\nMaple\/Butler Lot: $15<br \/>\nCedar\/Ventura Lot: $15<\/p>\n<p>Concerts and Entertainment<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">It wouldn\u2019t be the Big Fresno Fair without nightly performances at the Paul Paul Theater!<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Some of the concerts and shows include Diplo, Gabriel \u201cFluffy\u201d Iglesias, BigxThaPlug and Los Tigres de Norte.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Show tickets will need to be purchased separately from general admission into the fair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">All shows start at 7 pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnofair.com\/p\/things-to-do\/concerts\" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for a full list of performers and other information.<\/p>\n<p>Grandstand Events<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Horse racing no longer takes place during the Big Fresno Fair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Instead, other attractions fill the gap at the Brian I Tatarian Grandstand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The rodeo is officially returning as a sanctioned PCRA event. The rodeo events happen on October 9 and October 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Other events include monster truck shows, a demolition derby and a marching band competition between junior and high schools across the Valley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" href=\"https:\/\/www.fresnofair.com\/p\/things-to-do\/grandstand-entertainment\" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> for more information on Grandstand Events.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) \u2014 Family fun is back in southeast Fresno for the 2026 Big Fresno Fair! 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