The Big Fresno Fair will not host live horse races in 2025 after the California Horse Racing Board denied their request, ...

The Big Fresno Fair was not able to provide an interview on the topic, but they did release a statement from Estrada. “Horse ...

It’s also forced The Big Fresno Fair, along with other fairs, to figure out how to maintain horse racing on its own or what to do without future horse races. “Horse racing has been a staple at ...

Horse racing has always been part of the tradition at the Big Fresno Fair. The track is considered one of the busiest in the state. It is one of the biggest draws at the Big Fresno Fair.

Horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair begins long before post time of the first race. Hours and hours before, and in total darkness. It begins a few minutes before 6 a.m., ...

So CARF’s latest decision not to apply for racing dates in 2025 might not have been a big surprise to those in the horse racing community. Nonetheless, it’s gut check time for The Big Fresno Fair.

The Big Fresno Fair submitted a proposal in May with the newly formed Bernal Park Racing, LLC, to hold live horse racing from Sep. 19-21, Sep. 26-28 and Oct 1 after months of work to assess the ...

While the California Horse Racing Board ultimately denied the request, the effort marked an important step in evaluating the ...

The Big Fresno Fair’s 14-day September horse racing is underway. Christina Estrada, Interim CEO for the Fresno Fair says for over 100 years, the fair brings the community together to experience ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Live horse racing is now in jeopardy for the Big Fresno Fair in 2025 after the California Authority of Racing Fairs announced it would not seek a Summer race meet application.

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.

There will be no live horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair 2025 after the California Horse Racing Board voted no on ...