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 previous year of fair. New members of large animal projects MUST be enrolled by March 15th prior to October fair. In addition to exhibiting, the fair experience offers public speaking opportunities giving 4-H'ers 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:
Fresno County Fair "Round up the Fun!
Big Fresno Fair 2025
IMPORTANT Dairy cattle & poultry updates: Statewide Ban on Poultry & Dairy Cattle Exhibitions FAQ Jan. 2025
Big Fresno Fair On-line Entry Process for Junior Livestock Exhibitors: https://fresno.fairwire.com/
Contact your project leader or county office with questions.
All Around Ag Award (Tool Box) Information
Tool Box Info Letter.2024
Tool Box Nomination Form 2024
Love Your Fairgrounds Days
Saturday, September 14th and/or Sunday, September 15th
8:00 AM
Plan to assist in preparing the fairgrounds for the upcoming Fresno County Fair!
Please bring rags, rakes, shovels if available or just show up and be a helper.
Livestock Superintendent- Terri O’Leary Collins
email: tcollins@fresnofair.com Phone: (559) 570-3443