The Big Fresno Fair has postponed horse racing for 2025 due to uncertainty about horse availability, increased financial risk, and lack of a racing management collective for Northern California fairs.

The Big Fresno Fair will not host horse racing in 2025 as officials assess the sport’s long-term viability amid industry challenges.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year's fair. Officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon citing industry changes and ...

The Big Fresno Fair was not able to provide an interview on the topic, but they did release a statement from Estrada. “Horse racing has been a staple at The Big Fresno Fair for more than 120 ...

The most recent shifts in Northern California horse racing have prompted The Big Fresno Fair Board of Directors and Fair Management to make the decision to postpone horse racing in 2025, according to ...

What we’re watching: The decision to postpone horse racing for 2025 may not spell a permanent end for the popular fixture, which dates back to 1883 at the Fresno Fairgrounds. The fair said that the ...

Factors cited include but are not limited to the uncertainty regarding the availability of horses, increased financial risk, and the lack of a racing management collective for Northern California fair ...

Horse racing at this year's Big Fresno Fair canceled The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year's fair.