Western Fairs Association Newsletter
October 2014
WFA Hires New Staff Member
A new marketing & membership coordinator joined the team Oct. 1.

 

After a month-long search, Western Fairs Association added a new team member to its small staff. Heather Belford came onboard as the new marketing and membership coordinator on October 1. She previously worked for many WFA members, including the Colusa County Fair, the Napa County Fair, the Sacramento County Fair and the California Fair Services Authority. "We are very excited to have her on the team," said WFA Executive Director Stephen Chambers. "She has already proven to be an exceptional asset, and we look forward to seeing her grown in her new position."
New Ag Leadership Award
Nominate an individual, business, organization or group by Nov. 1. 

 

Do you know of an individual, business, organization or group that has provided outstanding leadership and innovation to a fair in the area of agriculture and/or animal education? If so, they need recognition! Nominate them for the new Ag Council Ag Leadership Award by November 1. The award recipient will be determined by members of the Ag Council and will be presented at the Industry Awards Celebration at the WFA annual Convention & Trade Show. Click here to nominate and learn more about the Ag Leadership Award.

WFA Convention & Trade Show, Register Now
Register by Oct. 30 for your chance to win one of five $100 prizes.

 

Western Fairs Association's premier event, the 92nd annual Convention and Trade Show, is now accepting registrations. Register by October 30 for your chance to win one of five $100 cash prizes. Winners of the random drawings will be announced on October 31. Register now.

More Chances to Save
  • Fairs: Can't commit fair staff to four days away from the office? Register for the 2 for $200 deal--Sunday and Monday programming for $200, including Trade Show, Showcase, Opening Keynote Randy Bernard and more.
  • Fair Directors: Attend Sunday and Monday programming for $200, including the Strategic Leadership Workshop, Trade Show, Showcase, Opening Keynote Randy Bernard and more!
  • Service Members: Be one of the first 50 service members to register and receive a $50 food credit at the Grand Sierra Resort, compliments of President Pat Kress, the second service member to serve as president of WFA.
Explore Mexico

Western Fairs Association members are invited to join the International Association of Fairs and Expositions on a visit to the premier fair in Mexico, Feria de Leon, January 27-31. Join IAFE Chair John Sykes, East Texas State Fair, and IAFE COO Marla Calico for five days of exploring fairs and festivals in Mexico, networking, presentations and site-seeing. Click here to learn about this unique opportunity. 
Fall Managers' Conf.

The California Fairs Alliance presents the annual Fall Managers' Conference, a conference specifically designed for California fair executives. Scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, November 
3-5, at the Courtyard Marriott in Sacramento, Stronger Together will be jam-packed with information. The conference is generously sponsored by the California Fair Services Authority. Register now.
New Members 

Fairs
Garfield County Fair
Tehama District Fair

Service Members
Baylock Marketing
Bernard Lebel Enterprise
Fusion Talent Group
Magic of Rafael & Katia
Showtime Awards
Sissy's BBQ & More
Surfs Up/After Party

For service member contact information, visit the Organizational Listings on the WFA website.