 In 1883 the first Fresno Fair was held and featured a five-day horse race meet that pitted horses of farm owners from throughout the Valley against one another.Fast forward to present day, The Big Fresno Fair's track is considered one of the fastest on the California racing circuit and draws more than 500 horses to compete during its nine days of racing.In the past decade, more than $4 million has been invested in the horse racing facility including a complete remodel of the paddock and addition of a luxury deck to the Brian I. Tatarian Grandstand, planting of 6,100 trees and so much more.