If you are planning to go to the Big Fresno this year, it could be a little bit intimidating choosing what to do and what places to go. This is a list to help you maximize your fun at the fair.

 

DON’T forget to bring cash: One of the best things about the fair is the food and the rides, but you’re going to have to pay with cash for most of them. Some do take ATM cards but there is often a minimum charge fee. ATMs are available but they have a $4.50 charge, and you do not want to do that. Do yourself a favor and remember to bring cash ahead of time.

 

DO be aware of your surroundings. The Fair can get very crowded, and people are walking in all sorts of different directions, and all of the spectacles of the fair might distract you into walking into another person. Keep the flow of the crowd going and if you need to stop and take a photo, move aside and let the crowds go.

 

DON’T miss the agriculture exhibits. If you’re like me and don’t really know the first thing about agriculture despite living in Fresno, the agricultural exhibits might not sound appealing. But it is definitely worth checking out especially the Livestock Pavilion with the display of the Valley’s animals such as cows, goats and ducks. Kids will especially love interacting with the animals. Even if you aren’t the farming kind, you’ll still enjoy it.

 

DO try to win the carnival games. Okay, the games at the Fair might sometimes feel a little bit… unfair. But that shouldn’t deter you from trying. There are tricks to winning those carnival games for the big stuffed animals for that special someone you go with. Just research it and try your luck. Just don’t get too caught up in trying to win; you’ll lose all your money.

 

DON’T be afraid to try new foods. There are a ton of new food items at the Fair this year. You may feel compelled to stick with the tried-and-true corndog, but get a little bit out of your comfort zone this year and maybe break your diet a bit. Go ahead and try that deep-fried bacon-wrapped guacamole you thought looked good.
DO have fun. At the end of the day, the Big Fresno Fair is all about fun. Whether it be with your significant other, family or friends, the important thing is that you have fun together. Whether you are enjoying a corndog together or freaking out before getting on the “Inversion,” it’s about the experiences you’ll share with those people who are important to you.