THE AV FAIR & EVENT CENTER EXISTS TO:
Enrich the lives of all in our community, providing experiences, opportunities, and a chance to achieve.
Create a lifetime of memories with every opportunity we are preseted.
Honor and celebrate the people of the Antelope Valley.
We Believe
We believe in providing a dynamic, state-of-the art event center for the Antelope Valley that stimulates economic opportunity, learning, and growth while creating equal-opportunity access for the entire community.
We believe in operating as stewards of the public’s investment in the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, employing the highest standards of fiscal management, and governing practices.
We believe in creating all-inclusive programs and offerings that support learning and development, responsible life skills, and opportunities to incorporate agriculture into our daily lives.
The Guide By Which We Operate
- We will serve our community, including our customers and stakeholders.
- We will preserve the heritage and traditions of our community, with emphasis on our aerospace and agricultural heritage.
- We will lead with respect, unity, and courageous collaboration while embracing diversification.
- We will build trust through honesty, transparency, and open communication.
- We will create an economic stimulus for our community.
- We will provide benefit to our patrons at a reasonable and affordable cost.
- We will strive for excellence in all we do.
- We will consistently improve, ensuring the continuing success of the AV Fair.
- We will earn and value the allegiance and loyalty of our customers.
- We will govern with one purpose and one vision guided by mutually respected values…
Antelope Valley Fair Association
Click here to download the AV Fair Association 501(c)(4) Board of Directors Application
Board Member
Title
Angie Hughes
President
Gus Camacho
Vice President
Drew Mercy
Director
Ron Emard
Director
Howard Harris
Director
Newton Chelette
Director
Debbie Dino
Director
Gary Van Dam
Director
Kathy MacLaren
Director
Brandon Calandri
Director
Rosemary Mann
Director
The AV Fair & Event Center Exists To:
- Enrich the lives of all in our community, providing, experiences, opportunities, and a chance to achieve.
- Create a lifetime of memories with every opportunity we are presented.
- Honor and celebrate the people of the Antelope Valley.
Board of Directors Agendas
The Antelope Valley Fair Association (AVFA) Board of Directors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of holidays) at 5:00 p.m. in the A.V. Fair Administration office (2551 W. Ave. H., Ste. 102, Lancaster, CA 93536). Should you have a question regarding the meeting time, call the Admin. office at (661) 948-6060, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
The Director’s coffee session will be held every other Thursday at 7:30 a.m.
Friends of the Fair, Inc
Click here for the Friends of the Antelope Valley Fair, Inc. Board of Directors Application
Board Member
Title
Rob Parris
Chairman
Raj Malhi
President/Secretary
John Blalock
Director
Jack Seefus
Director
Becky Bartlett
Director
Angie Hughes
Director
Maureen Neis
Director
Mark V. Bozigian
Director
Rick Borquez
Director
Who We Are
The Friends of the Antelope Valley Fair, Inc., is a 501 (C) (3) tax exempt organization that is committed to raising funds through quality catering, concessions and grants supporting the Antelope Valley Fair Association mission to preserve and care for its agricultural heritage while creating new cultural traditions.
The Friends of the Antelope Valley Fair, Inc. Board of Directors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of holidays) at NOON in the A.V. Fair Administration office (2551 W. Ave. H., Ste. 102, Lancaster, CA 93536). Should you have a question regarding the meeting time, call the Admin. office at (661) 948-6060, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
Mission Statement
A non-profit fund-raising organization, the Friends of the Antelope Valley Fair, Inc. is committed to supporting the Antelope Valley Fair Association (a 501 (c)(4) organization) mission, providing scholarship programs for deserving local youth, promoting education for the Antelope Valley community and contributing to the Antelope Valley Fair Association capital improvements.
For Catering Information
Please Contact Nikki at (661) 948-6060, ext. 107 or via E-mail at Nikki@avfair.com
Antelope Valley Fair Authority
Board Member
Title
Marvin Crist
Chairman
Johnny Zamrzla
Vice Chairman
Rob Parris
Director
Ron Emard
Director
John Calandri
Director
Lauren Hughes-Leslie
Director
Howard Harris
Director
Richard Loa
Director
Who We Are
In November of 2011, with the help of Assemblyman Steve Knight and Senator George Runner the Antelope Valley Fair Joint Powers of Authority (JPA) was established. This new entity allows the AV Fair to operate free of the constraints created by state bureaucracy. The goal in forming a JPA with closer ties to local government, is to enable the AV Fair to operate more efficiently and with greater flexibility. In this transition, the Fair has come full circle, becoming The Antelope Valley Fair Association, a non-profit 501 (c) (4), once again returning the Fair to the community. This endeavor has changed the face of California Fairs, helping to move them into a successful future.
The Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Board of Directors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of holidays) at 1:30pm in the A.V. Fair Administration office (2551 W. Ave. H., Ste. 102, Lancaster, CA 93536). Should you have a question regarding the meeting time, call the Admin. office at (661) 948-6060, M-F, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. (excluding holidays).
50th District Agriculture Association
Board Member
Title
Felipe Reina
President
Erica Rough
Vice President
Ron Emard
Director
Sandy Smith
Director
Bob Forshay
Director
Donita Winn
Director
Michael Dutton
Director
Miguel Sanchez IV
Director
Lacey Ventura
Director
Mission Statement
To educate the residents of the 50th District Agricultural Association about the proper nutrition and the role that agriculture plays in that endeavor.
The 50th District Agriculture Association (50th DAA) Board of Directors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month (with the exception of holidays) at 3:00 p.m. in the A.V. Fair Administration office (2551 W. Ave. H., Ste. 102, Lancaster, CA 93536). Should you have a question regarding the meeting time, call the Admin. office at (661) 948-6060, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
OUR COMMITTEES
The Livestock Committee is dedicated to keeping the treasured agricultural history of the antelope valley alive and well for years to come through engaging educational partnerships and community outreach.
Chairman: Julie Briggs
HOME ARTS COMMITTEE
The Home Arts Committee of the AV Fair & Alfalfa Festival preserves and encourages art of all types and continues to bring the arts to life in the community.
Chairman: Susan Chaisson
MOTORSPORTS COMMITTEE
Click here for by-laws
The Motorsports Committee dedicates their time and resources to rebuilding the motorsport community in the Antelope Valley.
Chairman: Johnny Troesch
AV RURAL MUSEUM COMMITTEE
The Antelope Valley Rural Museum Committee is dedicated to developing a permanent historical museum for all history lovers by collecting, preserving, restoring, exhibiting, and researching facts and artifacts pertinent to the history of the AV.
Chairman: Bill Rawlings
FARM & GARDEN / AG COMMITTEE
The Farm & Garden/Agriculture Committee is a diverse group of farmers and gardeners with one thing in common — their green thumbs.