CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION

A Partner of the California State Fair

Supporting sustainable relationships to further the mission of the California State Fair in promoting California’s communities and traditions.

CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION

A Partner of the California State Fair

Supporting sustainable relationships to further the mission of the California State Fair in promoting California’s communities and traditions.

Our Mission

To cultivate connections and relationships that encourage participation in California State Fair events, exhibits and experiences that promote sustainable communities and industries.

Our Vision

To connect communities, organizations and stakeholders to grow new and existing California State Fair educational efforts, exhibits and experiences.

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Who We Are

A Trusted Partner of California State Fair

The California State Fair Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose goal is to further the growth and participation in the California State Fair by building partnerships and opportunities to enhance State Fair experiences, competitions, and educational outcomes.

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Board Members
Troy Bird, Chair
Danielle Wilson, Vice Chair
Gina Palamidessi, Secretary
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How We Support the California State Fair

The Foundation's role is to partner with the California State Fair

To establish partnerships with stakeholders in broadening awareness of the role the California State Fair plays in California’s communities and to encourage Fair attendance by highlighting how agriculture, energy (generation and storage), technology, environmental sustainability, cultural/arts, community (including underserved populations) and work training opportunities shape California’s future generations.

Strategic Planning

The role of the California State Fair Foundation is to work in partnership with the CalExpo Board of Directors and staff to identify  opportunities to enhance the State Fair experience that reflect California including its industries, agriculture, and diversity of its people, traditions and trends.

New Experiences

Through non-profit giving and fundraising, the Foundation seeks to bring people together to create extraordinary moments through education and public involvement exhibits.

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To develop new opportunities to enhance the Farm located on the grounds at CalExpo and encourage increased awareness and educational opportunities about California's rich agricultural history and how this industry supports our communities today.