Horse racing to return to Fresno. The races will look quite different than before

“This represents a significant step forward for horse racing in Fresno,” said Christina Estrada, CEO, The Big Fresno Fair.

Horses will race again at the Big Fresno Fair – with a few minor changes

The Big Fresno Fair has announced that harness racing will return to the city in December 2026, making Fresno California's ...
GV Wire

Big Fresno Fair Announces Return of Harness Racing After Century-Long Absence

Fresno is set to welcome harness racing back after a century, becoming California's premier venue for this exciting sport.

Local leaders comment on harness racing returning to the Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Horse racing is heading back to the Fresno Fairgrounds, but this time with a different kind of ...

Horse racing returning to Fresno Fairgrounds at end of 2026

Fresno could soon be home to California's only venue for harness racing, where the riders are pulled in lightweight carts, ...
The Business Journal

Big Fresno Fair to become California’s only harness track as operator restructures

In a significant development for Central Valley sports and entertainment, the Big Fresno Fair has announced that harness racing will return to Fresno for the first time in more than 100 years through ...
ABC30 Action News

The Big Fresno Fair

Some of the new attractions are wowing crowds, including a pair of feathers that sing and talk together. The new Pollywood Bird Show brings these talented, smart and famous performing birds to the Big ...