Fairs & Expositions
Physical Address: 2800 Gateway Oaks Drive, Ste 257, Sacramento CA 95833 • 916-999-3000 Mailing Address: 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814The Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Fairs & Expositions (F&E), a Branch within the Division of Marketing Services, provides fiscal and policy oversight of the network of California fairs and ensures the best use of available funding and other services.
Featured Items
- 2018 State Rules
- Video Feature: Del Mar Fairgrounds “a Virtual Noah’s Ark”
A nationally broadcast news segment highlights the evacuation of 2,700 large animals to Del Mar Fairgrounds during California's 2007 wildfires.
- Fair Dates and Information
California’s 77 fairs are located throughout the Golden State from early spring to the fall of each year.
- Exhibits and Livestock Issues
Fairs & Expositions is responsible for the development and enforcement of the State Rules of California Fairs. The purpose of the these rules are to ensure educational and equitable competition; provide state-wide competition consistency; and maximize exhibitor and public safety.
Quick Links
Information
- Board of Directors Handbook
Part I: Governance
Board of Directors Handbook
Part II: Recommended Best Practices - Fair Training Reimbursement Form
- 2018 Fair Budget Instructions and Worksheets
- STOP Packets
- 2011/2012 Annual Expenditure Plan (PDF)
- Additional Reporting
- Animal Exhibit Signage / Handwashing Signs
- Fair Board Roster Update
- Report 1 CA Fairgrounds Support of Disasters and Catastrophes
- Report 2 CA Fairgrounds Best Practices and Resources Use in Support of Disasters and Catastrophes
- Report 3 CA Fairgrounds Concept of Operations in Support of Disasters and Catastrophes
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Meetings
Employment
- District Agricultural Association Employment Opportunities
- 19th DAA CEO Job Opportunity
http://www.earlwarren.com/ceo-search/ - 27th DAA CEO Job Opportunity
