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.
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- 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.
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Information
- Board of Directors Handbook
Part I: Governance
Board of Directors Handbook
Part II: Recommended Best Practices - 2017 Fair Budget Instructions and Worksheets
- STOP Packets
- 2011/2012 Annual Expenditure Plan (PDF)
- Additional Reporting
- Animal Exhibit Signage / Handwashing Signs
- Fair Board Roster Update
- FTB Nonresident Entertainment Withholding Procedures
