The Central California Koi Society (CCKS) will host its 46th annual Fresno Koi Show on Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27, 2026, in partnership with the Venue Sponsor Shinzen Friendship Garden! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Hikari USA, Diamond Sponsor Champion Nishikigoi, Tank Sponsor Scrubcan, Tank Sponsor Frings Ranch, Awards Sponsor Nijikawa USA, and Silver Sponsor All in Koi!
Set-up and koi entry day is Friday, September 25, 2026.
Thank you to the amazing vendors coming to the Fresno Koi Show. See 2026 Fresno Koi Show Vendor List below.
Admission to the koi show is free and open to the public.
Get Involved
Get involved in the 2026 Fresno Koi Show! The Fresno Koi Show Flyer, Exhibitor Packet, Vendor Packet, and Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Contact Rosimeri Tran, Show Chair, at cencalkoi@gmail.com for information.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
2026 Fresno Koi Show Flyer
About the Fresno Koi Show
Guests at the koi show can visit Shinzen Friendship Garden to see the amazing gardens with waterfalls, koi pond, iconic moon bridge, and the Clark Bonsai Collection.
The Fresno Koi Show is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the Nation. Local and out-of-area hobbyists and enthusiasts exhibit their prized koi fish and share their passion and knowledge with the public.
The koi fish exhibited in competition at the Fresno Koi Show range in size from about 6 to 36 inches long and can be of superb quality.
Hundreds of koi fish will be for sale at the Fresno Koi Show from local and state vendors. Many koi are imported directly from top breeders in Japan.
“Koi fish are like living art, they have a variety of patterns, colors, and make amazing pets. Koi can recognize their owners and be extremely friendly,” said Lisa Lamoure, CCKS President.
Vendors will offer koi food and products, art, unique home décor, gift items, and local food trucks with food available for purchase. Koi and non-koi related items will also be raffled or available for bidding in a silent auction.
With over 1,500 people in attendance each year, this highly anticipated and fun event is the only fundraiser hosted by CCKS each year. Proceeds are used to host the show and to continue the centuries of tradition, art, and culture of koi and pond keeping flourishing in our community. CCKS will also make a donation to the Shinzen Friendship Garden to support their koi pond and koi health.
2026 FRESNO KOI SHOW VENDORS
Thank you to our 2026 Fresno Koi Show Vendors who have already signed up!
- Hikari USA – Presenting Sponsor
- Champion Nishikigoi – Diamond Sponsor
- Scrubcan Inc – Tank Sponsor
- Shinzen Friendship Gardens – Venue Sponsor
- All in Koi – Silver Sponsor
- A-1 Koi Ponds
- Calligraphy by Emiko
- Halo Stitching
- Hanako Koi Ponds
- Innovative Aqua Systems
- LeafFilter
- Majestic Koi
- Mystic Koi & Water Gardens
- Tri-Star Koi
- CCKS Information Booth
2026 Fresno Koi Show Judges
CCKS is proud to invite judges with decades of koi knowledge and experience from the American Koi Judges Association (AKJA) Senior Certified, Zen Nippon Airinkai (ZNA), and Shinkokai organizations to judge our annual koi show. The judges for the 2026 Fresno Koi Show are Luanne Porter (Head Judge), Larry Christenson, and Jackson Chen. The judges select the champions and critique the koi for best quality, variety, and size.
Luanne Porter – Head Judge
Luanne Porter is an AKJA Senior Certified Judge, ZNA Certified Judge, and member of the ZNA Southern Koi Chapter. She was recently named the ZNA Americas District Chair. Her journey with koi began in 2004 after visiting a friend in England. She was mesmerized by his beautiful koi collection. Her husband, Richard, came home and began digging their first koi pond. The first koi show she attended was Koi America in 2005, where she bought two small Kohaku and entered them in the show. She won Baby Champion and was hooked! Over the next several years, Luanne and her husband traveled to Taiwan and Japan to select their growing collection of koi. After over twenty trips, she is still mesmerized by the beauty of koi.
Luanne originally joined the AKCA judging program in 2010 and transferred to the AKJA judging program in 2011. She became a Certified AKJA Judge in 2013 and ZNA Local Certified Judge in 2021. She is also a Goldfish USA Judge.
She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up camping and enjoying the outdoors. She moved to Florida in 1996 to enjoy a warmer climate with her parrots and tortoises. The lush tropical climate has only encouraged her enjoyment of plants and animals. Ponds with koi and goldfish just naturally fit into her environment. Like many judges, she is a nature lover and appreciates the grace and beauty of animals. She particularly enjoys watching young koi grow and develop.
Larry Christenson – Certified Judge
Larry Christenson is a ZNA Certified Judge and member of the ZNA Southern CA Chapter. I started judging koi in 1986 at the ZNA, So Cal Koi show in Gardena. I was certified as a ZNA Local Certified judge in 1996 along with Dr. Galen Hansen, Dr. Grant Patton, and Ed Gillenwater. I became a certified AKCA Judge in 1997. I became an AKCA Senior Judge in 2002. When AKCA dissolved, I was given Senior Koi Judge status in the AKJA Judging Program. I’ve judged over 130 koi shows here in the US, Holland, and Canada.
In 1980, my wife Pat and I joined the NW Koi and Goldfish Club or ZNA NW Chapter. We’ve shown koi every year since 1981 and held a board position since joining. In 1984, Pat and I along with Ed Fujimoto founded the Pacific NW Koi Clubs Association (PNKCA) or as AKCA referred to us as PINKA. I was Chairman from 1998-2002. I’ve been an active member holding various board positions and I am currently Chairman again.
Jackson Chen – Certified Judge
Jackson Chen is a ZNA Certified Judge and member of the ZNA Northern CA Chapter. Since childhood, I have always been fascinated by fish. In 1995, I constructed my first pond. However, it was not until 1996, after joining the San Francisco Koi Club, that I built my first properly constructed koi pond.
In 2006, I had the privilege of meeting Koi Master Grant Fujita, who imparted invaluable knowledge and appreciation for koi art. Subsequently, I joined the ZNA NorCal Chapter.
In 2012, I had the opportunity to judge koi in various countries, including China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States. During these judging experiences, I encountered many talented koi enthusiasts.
In 2021, I was honored to become a certified judge by the ZNA. Currently, I serve as the president of the ZNA NorCal Chapter. My responsibilities encompass organizing monthly meetings, conducting koi education workshops, and promoting the club. My ultimate goal is to enhance the knowledge and education of our members, enabling them to make informed decisions when selecting koi and contributing to the next generation of koi enthusiasts.
Throughout my journey, I have been fortunate to achieve significant accomplishments, including winning Grand Champion twice and Reserve Grand Champion twice. Additionally, I have received numerous other awards.
My current main pond measures 10,000 gallons. It includes a 1,000-gallon Tosai and Nisai tank and a 500-gallon hospital tank.
Koi cultivation is a lifelong learning endeavor that requires dedication and patience. While it may be time-consuming, it offers a rewarding and relaxing hobby after a demanding day.
2026 Fresno Koi Show Information Packets
2026 Fresno Koi Show Exhibitor Packet (Sold Out)
2026 Fresno Koi Show Vendor Packet (Wet Vendors Sold Out)
2026 Fresno Koi Show Sponsorship Opportunities
2026 Fresno Koi Show Flyer
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday
| Show Setup: | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Koi Entry Check-in : | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Saturday
| All Koi Ready to Show: | 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
| Taiko Drummers: | 9:00 am |
| Introduction of Judges: | 9:30 am |
| Judging Begins: | 10:00 am |
| Judges Break for Lunch: | 12:00 pm |
| Judging Resumes: | 1:00 pm |
| Saturday Show Closes: | 3:00 pm |
| Award Banquet: | 5:00 pm |
Sunday
| Grow Out Competition Koi Check-in: | 7:30 am – 8:30 am |
| Grow Out Competition Judging: | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Judges Tank Side Talk: | 10:30 am |
| Raffle Prizes Awarded: | 12:30 pm |
| Silent Auction Winners Announced: | 1:00 pm |
| Show Closes: | 2:00 pm |
LOCATION
The 2026 Fresno Koi Show is held in Woodward Park next to Shinzen Friendship Garden, 114 W. Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA 93720.
2026 Fresno Koi Show Program
View the 2026 Fresno Koi Show Program to learn all about one of the longest-standing koi shows in the nation. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors for participating in our 46th year!
2026 Fresno Koi Show Award Results
Congratulations to all the award winners, especially CCKS Member, Erwin Santos, for his size 8 Kohaku that won the Grand Champion award. See the Fresno Koi Show Award Results.
