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CalFest

Ruth Schnabel
PO Box 7547
Tahoe City, CA 96145
United States
(530) 583-5605 Fax: (530) 581-2758
Business Description
Assists members in achieving the goals of their events by providing opportunities for improvement through networking, education and leadership development.

California Agri-Fair

Agri-Business Department
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
United States
(805) 756-5000
Business Description
Educational endowment that offers financial support to the fair management educational program at the university level in California.

California Authority of Racing Fairs

Larry Swartzlander
1776 Tribute Rd.
Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95815
United States
(916) 263-3346 Fax: (916) 263-3341
Business Description
The California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) is a joint powers authority. The primary business interest of the authority is facilitating live horse racing and/or satellite wagering activities of its member fairs and the California fair industry. Established in 1985, CARF conducts business activities in pari-mutuel wagering programs and related activities. Governed by an elected board of directors and supported by dues and revenue generating operations, CARF forms a unique and vital element in the horse racing industry that creates continuous funding for the fairs of California.

California Construction Authority

Brian Eubanks, Construction Manager
1776 Tribute Rd.
Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95815
United States
(916) 263-6100 Fax: (916) 263-6116
Business Description
California Construction Authority (CCA) is a full- service construction management agency . CCA’s professional staff has extensive construction experience and the project management expertise necessary to take a variety of projects from concept development and design through construction and close-out. These projects range from renovations to the construction of major new buildings. CCA offers a wide choice of construction-related services that include, but are not limited to: construction inspections, code compliance, plan and design review, construction management, architectural services, engineering services, project planning, ADA requirements, site master planning, peer review, estimating, value engineering, environmental, constructability, project administration, state agency interface. These services are offered to California’s fair network and other public entities.

CDFA Fairs & Expositions

Mike Francesconi
1220 N St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
(916) 999-3000 Fax: (916) 999-3001
Business Description
The Business and Professions Code assigns fiscal and policy oversight responsibility of the network of California fairs to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to ensure the best use of available funding and services. CDFA delegates this responsibility to the Division of Food and Expositions (F&E). F&E's fiscal oversight varies among District Agricultural Association fairs, county fairs, citrus fruit fairs and the California State Fair & Exposition.

International Festivals & Events Association

Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE
2603 Eastover Terrace
Boise, ID 83706
United States
(208) 433-0950 Fax: (208) 433-9812
Business Description
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is the premiere association supporting and enabling festival and event professionals worldwide.

John Chapman Family Farms

John Chapman
2811A State Hwy 140
Catheys Valley, CA 95306
United States
(209) 966-3775 Fax: (209) 966-3775
Cell Phone
(209) 617-6337
Business Description
A current member of the Friends of the Mariposa Fair, Non-profit service and involved in 4-H and FFA in the Mariposa and Madera Counties. Also a member of The MJDOA a non-profit group that goes to local fairs, telling folks about Ag. Was a volunteer at the Chowchilla Fair in the mid 70's. Member of the California Fairs Alliance.

Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP

George Soares
1415 L St.
Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
(916) 448-3826 Fax: (916) 448-3850
Additional Contact Name
Louie Brown
Additional Email
louiebrown@kscsacramento.com
Business Description
Governmental advocates for the California Fairs Alliance and Western Fairs Association before the California legislature and other regulatory agencies.

National Independent Concessionaires Association

Rey O'Day, Executive Director
1043 E. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511
United States
(813) 438-8926 Fax: (813) 803-8460
Additional Email
Rey@nicainc.org
Business Description
A membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival and Special Event Industries through effective communication, education, benefits, leadership and solutions.

NICA West

Don Delahoyde
707/480-6312
Additional Contact Name
Julie Dunn
Additional Phone
707/391-7211
Business Description
Trade association, serving food concessionaires, retail vendors, game and attraction operators, dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Event Industries through effective communication, benefits, leadership and solutions.

Outdoor Amusement Business Association

Greg Chiecko
1305 Memorial Ave
West Springfield, MA 01089
United States
(407) 848-8010
Additional Phone
(413) 787-0127
Business Description
For over 60 years, the OABA has been the largest national, trade association representing the mobile amusement industry, including carnivals, circuses, concessionaires and suppliers.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Scott Dorenkamp
(719) 528-4782
Business Description
The PRCA the largest and oldest rodeo sanctioned events in the world. With over 700 sanctioned and co-sanctioned events the PRCA maintains the highest standards in competitors, animal welfare, entertainment value and promoting sponsors.
1776 Tribute Road, Suite 210, Sacramento, California 95815 phone: (916) 927-3100
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