The Big Fresno Fair is an annual event held at the Fresno County Fairgrounds, Oct. 2 to Oct. 14. The fair offers food, carnival rides, vendors, and more.

Founded in 1884, the Fresno Fair will mark its 140th anniversary this year. It occupies over 165 acres of land in the County Fairgrounds where over 600,000 people attend yearly, making it the fifth largest fair in California. 

Parking prices waiver depending on where you park

Chance Avenue Lot – $20

Butler Avenue &  Infield Lots – $15

Butler West Lot – $15

Maple/Butler Lot – $15

Cedar/Ventura Lot – $15

Tickets for any carnival ride cost $1 each, fast passes are $15 Monday through Thursday, and Friday to Sunday cost $20. To go on any ride as many times as you want, you can purchase the Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands, which cost $40 Monday through Thursday and $45 Friday to Sunday.

Admission prices

Adults – $15

Children 6-12 – $8

Children 5 and under – FREE

Seniors 62 and over – $8

Military (with valid ID) – $8

The fair offers many attractions and food options. Some of this year’s attractions include Century Wheel, Spaceship, Wheel of Fire, Zipper, Big Top Funhouse and more. It also offers food such as Hot Honey Funnel Cake, Korean Hotdogs, WonTon, Chicken Tacos, Yum Yum Fries, and many other treats. 

The Big Fresno Fair’s last open day is Monday, Oct. 14.

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Isabella Garza

Many vendors at the fair are selling clothing items.

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