Walter “Fritz” Lauritzen Chairman	Brian I. Tatarian Vice Chairman	Nat DiBuduo
Larry Fortune	Chris Pacheco	David Yancey
Picture Not Available     Brad Stevens

Friends of the Fair is a non-profit 501 (c)3 entity of the Big Fresno Fair. It was created in 1995 to encourage the generosity of the private sector to assist with the beautification of the fairgrounds and the expansion of the Fair Education programs. Friends of the Fair seeks and receives grants/donations to insure the growth and viability of the cherished Big Fresno Fair.

We invite you to join Friends of the Fair and thank you for your support!

To join Friends of The Big Fresno Fair please download the application by clicking here.

The goal of the Friends of the Fair is to raise funds to support improvements to the educational programs offered by The Big Fresno Fair. Programs such as Fair Education, wherein local students (many of whom would not be able to afford to do so otherwise) are given the opportunity to visit the educational exhibits at the fair free of charge, and the Animal Birthing Center, where students can experience the first several hours of animals' lives, continue to teach our local residents about the Central Valley's rich agricultural heritage. Mirrored to the mission of The Big Fresno Fair itself, the Friends of the Fair strive to make the Fair a place to celebrate, educate and have fun.

2004 Accomplishments

• Chance Gate Cover
• Butler Gate Cover
• Wagon Rides in Butler Parking Lot
• Wood Carving in VIP Suite
• Big Fresno Fair Sign in VIP Suite
• Wash Rack for Livestock Hog Area
• Livestock Pen Re-Surfacing
• Animal Birthing Center and Fresno State Vet Science Club Donation

2005 Accomplishments

• Completed Butler Gate
• Continued Wagon Rides in the Butler Parking Lot
• Construction of Livestock Beef Wash Rack
• Expansion of Animal Birthing Center
• Fort Fresno Fall Safe Turf
• Change Rooms for 4-H and FFA Exhibitors

2006 Accomplishments

• Continued Wagon Rides in the Butler Parking Lot
• Expansion of Animal Birthing Center
• Rock Climbing Wall Fall Safe Turf
• Pirate Ship in the Park
• Miners Town in the Park
• Horse Palace Play Structure Sponsor
• Murals promoting "Washing Your Hands"
• Trolley for Fair Customers
• Fresno County "Sesquicentennial Park"
• Play it Safe Coloring Book
• 2006 Jr. Livestock Purchase
• 2006 Livestock Judging Contest Scholarships
• 2006 Special Kids Promotion
• Champions Club Sponsor

2007 Accomplishments

• Continued Wagon Rides in the Butler Parking Lot
• Trolley for Fair Customers
• 2007 Jr. Livestock Purchase
• 2007 Livestock Judging Contest Scholarships
• 2007 Special Kids Promotion
• Champions Club Sponsor
• VIP Paddock Deck
• Catfish Falls
• Lost Children's Gingerbread House
• Theme Murals

To view the Friends of Fair bylaws click here.

If you are interested in more information or becoming a member of the Friends of The Big Fresno Fair, please call 559-650-3228 or email lking@fresnofair.com .