Founded in 1884,
The Big Fresno Fair is an annual fair held at the Fresno Fairgrounds and is managed by the 21st District Agricultural Association, an entity of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Fairs & Expositions. It is the largest annual event in the San Joaquin Valley, attracting over 500,000 people each October and features exhibits, a livestock show, live horse racing, musical entertainment, a carnival, educational programs and more.