There’s a lot to look forward to during the month of October in the San Joaquin Valley. The weather starts to cool down, Halloween is just around the corner and the Valley’s largest annual event brings more than 600,000 people together—The Big Fresno Fair.
To get to the Fair, all you have to do is take the Amtrak San Joaquins train to the Fresno station. Then head to the Fresno Fairgrounds, which are less than a ten minute drive from the train station. You can skip the traffic and relax during the train ride to Fresno, or even start planning what to do during your visit to The Big Fresno Fair—whether it’s what delicious food to try, carnival rides to ride, live music to see, horse racing to watch, new attractions to experience or which Fresno County competitive exhibits to check out. At The Big Fresno Fair, there’s something for everyone!.
If you’re planning on going to one of the Valley’s biggest longstanding annual traditions, here’s what you need to know:
This year marks the 136th year of The Big Fresno Fair, which will run October 2 – 14!. Plan your trip to Fresno, book your train tickets here and experience The Big Fresno Fair yourself!
Don’t forget to take advantage of our discounts to save on travel to the fair.
Traveling in a group? Use our Friends & Family Discount to save 50% on up to five companion fares when you purchase one ticket at full price. https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquin-friends-and-family-companion-fares Pro tip: buy your tickets 6 at a time to make the most of this deal for the whole fam.
Bringing the kids? Save 50% on tickets for children ages 2-12! Kids under 2 ride for free! https://www.amtrak.com/california-everyday-discounts