The tantalyzing smell of fair food, the rush of carnival rides, and the sounds of live music all make their way to the Big Fresno Fair starting Wednesday. This is the fair's 139th year and its 12-day run features something for everyone. While live horse racing, museum tours, livestock...
Historic Christmas Tree Lane Opens Tuesday, but Walk Nights Canceled
It's been a Fresno tradition since 1922 — just a few years after the last pandemic that roiled the nation and the Valley. Christmas Tree Lane is not letting COVID-19 dampen the holiday spirit. The venerable Van Ness Avenue light display is set to open December 1. In a post...
Nothing Like Years Past, Big Fresno Fair Going Virtual & Drive-Thru
Like many other fairs in California, the Big Fresno Fair is shifting gears due to COVID-19. But, unlike those that have canceled, Fresno's fair says it will try something a little different come October: a series of drive-thru and virtual experiences. Still Aiming for Family Fun “While this year’s fair experience...
All Big Fresno Fair Concerts Canceled. That’s Not Enough for This City Councilman.
The Paul Paul Theater will remain quiet at the Big Fresno Fair after an announcement that all of this year's scheduled concerts have been canceled. But Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias says the fair board should pull the plug on the entire event. According to the Fair's website, "the...
Fair's 'Let's Play' Area Offers Large Scale Fun And Learning, Too
Fans of classic games like Battleship, Scrabble, Connect Four and Simon are in for some super-sized fun at the Big Fresno Fair. This year, the fair's popular "Let's Play" activity area is giving fairgoers the chance to play with ginormous versions of those games and others, including Jenga, Checkers and...