Fairs

AS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CREATE PREMIERE EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR. THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ENRICHES THE LIVES OF THE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IT TOUCHES BY PROVIDING SATISFYING, MEANINGFUL, AND REWARDING EXPERIENCES.

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WE PROVIDE WASHINGTON'S HOME TO GATHER AND CELEBRATE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. OUR CORE VALUES EDUCATION, FAMILY AND FUN. EDUCATION - WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GET TO KNOW WASHINGTON. WE PROVIDE A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE SHOWCASING AGRICULTURE, THE ARTS, AND THE MARKETPLACE. WE PROMOTE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WHILE HONORING OUR TRADITIONS. WE SET THE STAGE FOR LEARNING AND DISCOVERY IN FUN AND UNEXPECTED WAYS. FAMILY - WE WANT EVERYONE WHO HAS AND WILL COME THROUGH OUR GATES TO FEEL WELCOME. WE HONOR OUR FAIR FOUNDERS BY ENCOURAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE AND MAKE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AT A GOOD VALUE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. WE VALUE ALL GUESTS AND FAIR FAMILY TREATING THEM WITH RESPECT. FUN - THE FAIR IS THE PLACE TO ESCAPE THE ORDINARY - BE ENTERTAINED, EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LASTING MEMORIES, FEEL THE EXCITEMENT OF DISCOVERY AND ENJOY THRILLS, GOOD FOOD, AND GREAT PEOPLE.

EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, INDUSTRY AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WHILE PRESERVING OUR NEW ENGLAND HERITAGE.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AND PALM BEACH COUNTY EXPOSITIONS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURAL, TRADE, ENTERTAINMENT AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF OUR COMMUNITY.

TO PROMOTE AND CONDUCT PUBLIC FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS FOR THE BENEFIT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, LIVESTOCK, AND OTHER CULTURAL RESOURCES PRIMARILY INVOLVING THE YOUTH IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE THE LOCAL STRAWBERRY HARVEST AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH AND WHOLESALE ENTERTAINMENT FOR FAMILIES.

TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE AGRICULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LEGACY OF NEW YORK STATE. ALSO TO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK WITH THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL CARE IN NEW YORK STATE.

THE PURPOSE OF THE SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER IS TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL SAN MATEO COUNTY FAIR AND PROVIDE FACILITIES AND GOUNDS THAT CAN BE USED FOR EVENTS, CONVENTIONS, SHOWS, EXPOSITIONS, TRAINING AND EDUCATION SEMINARS DURING THE YEAR. THE ASSOCIATION'S FACILITIES AND GROUNDS ARE ALSO USED BY THE VARIOUS COUNTY AND CITY AGENCIES FOR TAINING AND PUBLIC EVENTS.

TO OPERATE, MANAGE AND PROMOTE THE BELL COUNTY EXPO CENTER ON BEHALF OF BELL COUNTY, TX.

THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO ENRICH THE AREA'S QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF YORK COUNTY.

THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, INC., A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTS AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, PRESERVES AND PROMOTES MARYLAND'S AGRICULTURAL ROOTS, AND PROVIDES COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS SHOWCASING MARYLAND'S PREMIER INDUSTRY. ANNUALLY, THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR PROVIDES NEW FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT WHILE PERSERVING TRADITIONAL FAVORITES, HONORS THE TALENTS OF MARYLAND YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH COMPETITION AND SHOWCASES, AND PROVIDES FUN, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP PROMOTE MARYLAND'S LEADING INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE. SINCE MANY PEOPLE ARE GENERATIONS AWAY FROM THE FARM, THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR EXPANDS AND CHANGES ITS EXHIBITS TO KEEP UP WITH TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENTS. AMONG THE MANY CURRENT AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS ARE THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR BIRTHING CENTER, U-LEARN FARM, THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DAIRY AND WYE BEEF HERDS EXHIBITS, HORSELAND, NATURE PLAY SPACE, AND MORE. IF HISTORY IS EVIDENCE, THE MARYLAND STATE FAIR WILL CONTINUE TO GROW,

TO PROMOTE THE MATERIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL SC STATE FAIR IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION.

CONDUCT OF AGRICULTURAL FAIR TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE FIELDS OF AGRICULUTRE AND RELATED INDUSTRIES

THE AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR WAS ORGANIZED IN 1927 AS AN ASSOCIATION TO ENCOURAGE AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE BY THE EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK AND FARM PRODUCTS.

TO PROMOTE FILM FESTIVALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING AREAS, AND TO PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF FILM EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND ITS VISITORS.

PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY'S AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, PROMOTE QUALITY FAMILY-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND HIGHLIGHT THE STRENGTHS OF THE VAST CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY.

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COUNTY FAIR - TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT THE GREAT JONES COUNTY FAIR HELD ANNUALLY IN MONTICELLO IA. APPROXIMATELY 100,000 PEOPLE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE.

THE LAKE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION SHALL BE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE PAST, PROMOTION OF THE FUTURE, AND EDUCATION ON THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE, MECHANICAL ARTS, AND THE RURAL AND DOMESTIC ECONOMIES OF THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY.

THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NUMEROUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR IS A CENTRALIZED COMMON AREA FOR PEOPLE TO THE COMMUNITY TO GATHER. IT STRIVES TO PORTRAY AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SEVERAL COUNTIES INCLUDING ORANGE, SEMINOLE, BREVARD, LAKE, OSCEOLA AND VOLUSIA.

TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUTH OF WHARTON COUNTY.

THE ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE TO CONDUCT THE SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW (ALSO KNOWN AS THE NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR), BRING ATTENTION TO SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE YOUTH OF THE COUNTY, DEVELOP AGRICULTURE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, AND SUPPORT SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CHARITIES TO LESSEN BURDENS ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN MEETING THEIR HUMAN, HEALTH, AND WELFARE NEEDS.

To provide quality, safe, and diverse events that enhance family values and togetherness, create a positive economic impact, and showcase the unique location of Virginia Beach as a city by the sea.

ENCOURAGE AND DEVELOP RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT ENTERTAIN LOCAL AND AREA RESIDENTS AND ATTRACT VISITORS TO THE WICHITA, KANSAS AREA.

TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE, ART AND OTHER INTERESTS OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.

TO BECOME THE PREMIER AND PREEMINENT REGIONAL FAIR IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. TO SERVE AS THE STATE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION AND EVENTS CENTER, AND BE SEEN AS A LEADER IN THE PRESENTATION AND PROMOTION OF FARM LIFE AND FOOD PRODUCTIONS. THE FACILITIES WILL SERVE TO PRESENT A REGIONAL, YEAR ROUND VENUE AND BECOME A DESTINATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT, EXHIBITION, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS.

To showcase the annual Salinas Valley Fair and to promote the talent and education of citizens of all ages and provide a year round setting for community service events and celebrations.

SPONSORING AND OPERATING NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR HELD ANNUALLY IN COBB COUNTY GEORGIA

EDUCATE AND SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF CITRUS COUNTY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR.

OPERATION OF PASCO COUNTY FAIR

TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITORS OF LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, HANDICRAFTS, AND OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS. PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE.

OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS YEAR ROUND, CONDUCT ANNUAL FIVE DAY COUNTY FAIR TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL, AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS.

TO SPONSOR A LIVESTOCK SALE AND FAIR FOR LOCAL YOUTH.

THE MISSION OF GCL&FA, INC. IS TO PROMOTE GWINNETT COUNTY THROUGH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC.

Since 1959 the Martin County Fair has been conducting and operating public fairs and expositions for the benefit and development of the educational awareness of agricultural,livestock, and environmental issues.

PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT EVENT

TO HOLD AND ORGANIZE THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND OTHER EVENTS, INCLUDING OTHER FORMS OF AMUSEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY.

THE PURPOSE OF THE MARION AG SOCIETY IS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE FAIRGROUNDS. THE FAIR BRINGS THE YOUTH OF MARION TOGETHER ALONG WITH PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE AGRICULTURE TO THE COMMUNITY BY HOLDING EXHIBITIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF FARM ANIMALS, HOME BAKED GOODS, SEWING, CANNING, FLOWERS & VEGETABLES.

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The mission of the Association is to showcase and acknowledge the agricultural accomplishments of farmers and ranchers in the north Florida and south Georgia area.

ATTAIN AND DIFFUSE SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE CULTIVATION OF THE SOIL AND THE RAISING OF ALL ITS USEFUL PRODUCTIONS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND POMOLOGY; RAISING OF IMPROVED BREEDS OF STOCK, AND ENCOURAGE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE.

PROVIDE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND OTHER EVENTS.

CONDUCT THE SKOWHEGAN STATE FAIR WHICH IS AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND CONDUCTED IN SUCH A FASHION AND ON SUCH SUBJECTS TO ENLIGHTEN THE VIEWERS ON THE NEWEST AND BEST AGRICULTURAL TECHNIQUES.

THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL LIFE OF THE CITIZENS OF DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA, AND THE FURTHERANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 4-H AND FFA ORGANIZATIONS.

Plan and manage annual county fair.