Division of Fairs & Expositions

Statewide Fairs Economic Impact Report

California's fairs have immense economic, educational, social and cultural impacts. They embody the entrepreneurial excellence, the knowledge seeking, the innovative drive, and the community spirit that is the Golden State.

Brief Highlights from the Report

• Fair Report Slideshow (331 KB PDF)

• Former Secretary Lyons' Foreword to Report (46 KB PDF)
• Map of California Fairs (135 KB JPG)
• Economic Impact: At the Assayer's Office
• Making Magical Memories
• Agriculture: The Gold Nugget
• Community Groups: Mining for Gold
• Attendees: A Golden Treasure
• Fair-Related Businesses: Services to a Golden Industry
• Social and Cultural Impacts: Giving Back
• Table: Estimated Fairs Economic Impact
• Table: Estimated Fairs Employment Impact
• Chart: Fair-Generated State and Local Tax Revenues

• California Agricultural Directory: Phone and Address Listings (161 KB PDF)
• CDFA Field Office Contact Information