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Riders on horseback gallop onto the track during the brand new rodeo that has replaced the live horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair on Oct. 3.

The Big Fresno Fair Opens For The First Time Without Horse Races

Story By: Gavin Ruland, News Editor October 10, 2025

After 141 years, the Big Fresno Fair’s live horse races are cancelled for this year's fair. Last February, the Fair Board voted to pause the races after the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF)...

Nick Chauhan’s Nickatnite POPS! Booth.

Big Fresno Fair’s Pop!ular Event

Story By: Gavin Ruland, Reporter November 4, 2024

At the Big Fresno Fair you can find anything from deep-fried Oreos to a scenic ride on the ferris wheel and if your interest is that of the “geek” variety, then there is a place for you.  “Pop!...

Dinuba High School wins the high school grand sweepstakes again, scoring first in the drum major competition, in tall flags, and in the percussion category.

The Big Band Review at the Big Fresno Fair

Story By: Alyssa Bustamante, Reporter October 29, 2024

Marching band is a sport that often goes unnoticed but this year The Big Fresno Fair held its 13th annual band review. Every year this competition gives middle and high school marching band students the...

(left to right) Naomi Marie, Jason Esquivel and Fresno students collaborate with the Fresno Fair to paint ten murals for the fair. Photo taken on Oct. 11. Composite by Michael Lin. Other photograph by Jason Esquivel.

Students Created Murals Bring Fresh Energy to Fresno Fair

Story By: Michael Lin, Social Media Manager October 29, 2024

This year, the Fresno Fair partnered with the Fresno Mural Program to bring creativity and aesthetics to the fairgrounds through murals. Over 20 students, aged 10 to 15, worked together on weekends to...

Dennis Forel makes a snake balloon animal for a child at The Big Fresno Fair on Oct. 10, 2024.

Its BALLON-ACY at The Big Fresno Fair

Story By: Victor Fontes, Lifestyle Editor October 16, 2024

With his Penny Farthing bike and balloons galore, the Fresno Fair’s very own balloon guy, Dennis Forel, has much in store.  Throughout the two weeks that the fair goes on for, there are a number...

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