Big Fresno Fair likely without horse racing

Live Horse Racing Out for 2025 Big Fresno Fair
Financial challenges from the organization that oversees race wagers means no bets can be made on horse races at the Big Fresno Fair.
No more horse racing at The Big Fresno Fair? Why longstanding tradition is in jeopardy
Animal safety often draws much attention when it comes to horse racing issues in California. Just in October at the local level, a horse suffered a race-related injury at the Big Fresno Fair and had to be euthanized. It was the third horse death reported at the Fresno track this year.
Big Fresno Fair likely without horse racing after state board vote
President Trump on Monday fired all three Democrats on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), bringing much of its work to a standstill. The move guts a board designed to ensure the government’s work to fight terrorism is balanced with protections for civil liberties. The White House informed the three Democrats on the…
Future of horse racing up in the air at Big Fresno Fair
“Horse racing has been a staple at The Big Fresno Fair for more than 120 years. The Big Fresno Fair Board and Management do not want to see that change – and we believe our Central Valley community reflects that same sentiment,” Estrada said in a statement.
California Racing Fairs opt out of 2025 dates, will Fresno Fair have horse racing?
The California Association of Racing Fairs (CARF) announced on Tuesday it will not apply for racing dates in 2025.The unanimous decision could affect several s
Horse racing at Big Fresno Fair in jeopardy for 2025
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.
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Report: John Harris, $2.6M line couldn’t save NorCal horse racing meet; fate to fall on Big Fresno Fair
Horse racing has been part of The Big Fresno Fair for more than 120 years, but that streak is in jeopardy with news that the California Authority of Racing Fairs will not submit future race ...
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CARF Not Applying for 2025 Race Dates
The California Association of Racing Fairs (CARF) voted unanimously Tuesday morning not to apply for racing dates in 2025.
Final preparations underway for the 2024 Big Fresno Fair
Vendors were at the Fresno Fairgrounds Sunday setting up for the opening of this year's Big Fresno Fair. Some had to ...