Kiddie Rides to Towering Spectaculars...
We Have Something Fun For Each of You!
The Big Fresno Fair Carnival is the place for non-stop family fun this October! From returning favorites to new attractions, Butler Amusements will thrill Fairgoers of all ages. They've providing top of the line carnival rides and games for our Fairgoers since 1981!
Two distinct areas of the carnival have been created to provide the best experience for all our Fairgoers. For younger carnival enthusiasts there is the Kiddie Land Carnival Area located inside the racetrack. Then, the Main Carnival is located on the northern end of the Fairgrounds.
NEW MAIN CARNIVAL HOURS
Open 4:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 2 & Tues, Oct 8
Open 3:00 p.m. | Mon, Wed - Fri,
Open 10:00 a.m. | Sat & Sun
Close 11:00 p.m. | Sun - Thurs
Close Midnight | Fri & Sat
NEW KIDDIELAND CARNIVAL HOURS
Open 4:00 p.m. | Wed, Oct 2 & Tues, Oct 8
Open 12:00 p.m. | Mon, Wed - Fri
Open 10:00 a.m. | Sat & Sun
Close 11:00 p.m. | Sun - Thurs
Close Midnight | Fri & Sat
Pricing
All tickets are $1
***fees apply to purchases***
Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands$40 | Mon - Thurs
$45 | Fri - Sun
***fees apply to purchases***
FAST PASSES
$15 | Mon - Thurs
$20 | Fri - Sun
CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE CARNIVAL ONLY.
Buy early & save big!
Find out how to save up to $7 on your Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands. Just go to our
Deals & Discounts page.RIDE INFORMATION & HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Cashless System
REMINDER: Our carnival provider, Butler Amusements is cashless! They have kiosks where you can purchase reloadable WRISTBANDS. Kiosks accept Cash, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Union Pay.
At each kiosk, you can choose the following options:
Option 1. Redeem advance sales.
Using the tablet, scan the QR code/ Barcode from your carnival advance sale ticket. You are then given the option to purchase tickets to play games. The system prints a physical wristband, you attach it to your wrist and you are ready to ride!
Option 2. Purchase unlimited ride wristband.
Select on tablet how many unlimited ride wristbands you would like, and if you want to add on any additional tickets to play games. Then each wristband is printed and you attach it to your wrist. On-site purchases are subject to additional service fees.
Option 3. Only purchase ride/game tickets
You still have the option to only purchase ride/game tickets. Use the tablet to choose how many tickets you would like and a wristband is printed with those tickets loaded onto it. On-site purchases are subject to additional service fees.
Not clear on how to purchase or redeem? That’s okay! We will have a Ticket Ambassadors available at each station where there are multiple kiosks and they can assist you with the system.
We also have stand alone kiosks strategically placed around carnival area where you can check your balance and add more tickets to your wristbands.