The Big Fresno Fair
- Dates
- Oct 6 to 17, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Fresno Fairgrounds
- Price
- $15
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
The Big Fresno Fair returns to Fresno, CA, Oct 6 to 17, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Big Fresno Fair has been held every October since 1884 at the same site, the Fresno Fairgrounds, and the organizer counts more than 500,000 visitors over its two weeks, calling it the Valley's largest annual event and the fifth largest fair in California. The Table Mountain Concert Series plays the Paul Paul Theater at 7 PM; the 2026 run had a show every night, including Kansas and Starship, Gabriel Iglesias, Ashanti, Tower of Power and War, Bush, Diplo and Los Tigres del Norte. The grounds also hold junior livestock shows with a livestock auction, a Butler Amusements carnival that has played the fair since 1981, a haunted house, a local marketplace and two museums, one on Fresno County history and one on the fair itself.
How it works
The 2027 fair runs Wednesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 17. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children 6 to 12, seniors 62 and over and military, with children 5 and under free; fees apply online and prices may change. The first Wednesday and the second Tuesday open at 4 PM, and other days at 10 AM, closing at 11 PM or midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with gate entry ending two hours before close. Concerts are ticketed separately and do not include admission. Ride wristbands are $40 Monday to Thursday and $45 Friday to Sunday, and parking is $15, or $20 in the Chance Avenue Lot.
When it runs
Twelve days, Wednesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 17, 2027. Gates 4 PM to 11 PM on Wednesday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 12; 10 AM to 11 PM on Wednesday, October 13 and Thursdays; 10 AM to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 10 AM to 11 PM Sundays and Mondays. Gate entry stops two hours before closing.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find The Big Fresno Fair on Spotify.
Lineup
No full lineup announced yet. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to The Big Fresno Fair?
By car
Most people drive to The Big Fresno Fair. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost 15. Chance Avenue Lot $20. Butler Avenue and Infield, Butler West, Maple/Butler and Cedar/Ventura lots $15.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Fresno Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near The Big Fresno Fair?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
2127 Inyo Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2640 Golden State Highway, Fresno, CA 93706
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2425 Merced Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
5113 East McKinley Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
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Quick answers
When is The Big Fresno Fair 2027?
Oct 6 to 17, 2027
Has the The Big Fresno Fair 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
How much are The Big Fresno Fair tickets?
$15 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is The Big Fresno Fair held?
Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, CA.