The Big Fresno Fair General Information
The annual Fresno County Fair held in October offers 4-H members numerous opportunities to exhibit project work. Competitive exhibits are open to regular members ages 9 and up. The age requirement rule as written by the 21st District Agricultural Association of the State of CA states youth must be 9 years old by December 31st of prior year. New members of large and small animal projects MUST be enrolled by March 15th prior to September & October fairs. There are many valuable experiences in fair participation. The fair experience offers public education, public speaking, project exhibiting and more. Including 4-H'ers offered a stage for presentations and demonstrations.
The Junior Livestock Auction is optional for members raising market projects. Members participating in the auction are required to seek support of their projects by submitting buyer letters or personally contacting potential donors.
The following offers details of fair participation requirements. Please read thoroughly:
The Big Fresno Fair 2026 Livestock and Fur & Feathers Exhibits Handbook
Fresno County Fair Oct 7-18, 2026
Big Fresno Fair On-line Entry Process for Junior Livestock Exhibitors: https://fresno.fairwire.com/
For student school absence letter please contact the 4-H Office tlnewton@ucanr.edu or elramirez@ucanr.edu
Livestock Exhibitor and Parent/Guardian/Advisor/Leader Code of Ethics and Conduct
Special Toolbox All Around Ag Program
Contact your project leader or county office with questions.
Livestock Superintendent- Terri O’Leary Collins
email: tcollins@fresnofair.com Phone: (559) 570-3443
Fresno Fair - Jr. Livestock Auction Page Click Here
We hope you will choose to support the hard working 4-H youth by purchasing for consumption, resale, or donation, market project animals at the Junior Livestock Auction. Top-off / Add-on bids are another great option for supporting our local 4-H'ers! Find details and buyer information on the fair website link as listed above. Questions related to becoming a buyer please contact Tracy Newton at the 4-H Office 559-241-7525.