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WHO WE ARE

The Colusa County Fair Foundation (CCFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and ensuring the long-term financial viability of the Colusa County Fair and its facilities. Through community partnerships, philanthropic support, and strategic investment, the Foundation works to strengthen the Colusa County Fairgrounds as a place where agriculture, education, entertainment, and community come together.

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Since its creation, the Colusa County Fair Foundation has focused on investing in the future of these facilities by supporting capital improvements, maintaining vital infrastructure, and helping ensure the fairgrounds remain a vibrant and welcoming destination for families, youth organizations, agricultural leaders, and community groups.
 

Through fundraising campaigns, community partnerships, and donor support, the Foundation helps make possible projects that improve and modernize fairground facilities — allowing them to continue serving the region for generations to come. From youth livestock programs and agricultural education to weddings, fundraisers, and business events, the fairgrounds play an important role in strengthening community connections throughout the North State.
 

Today, the Colusa County Fair Foundation continues to build on that mission by supporting projects that improve the functionality, sustainability, and long-term impact of the fairgrounds. By investing in these spaces, the Foundation helps ensure that the Colusa County Fairgrounds remain a place where traditions are celebrated, new opportunities are created, and communities continue to gather.

Our Impact

The Colusa County Fair Foundation exists to strengthen and preserve the Colusa County Fairgrounds for the benefit of our community. Through the generosity of donors, community partners, and supporters, the Foundation has helped fund significant improvements that ensure the fairgrounds remain a vibrant gathering place for agriculture, youth programs, and community events.

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Over the years, the Foundation has invested in projects that improve the functionality, safety, and long-term sustainability of the fairgrounds. These investments support the facilities used by thousands of visitors each year for the Colusa County Fair, agricultural events, livestock exhibitions, educational programs, weddings, fundraisers, and community celebrations.

Thanks to community support, the Foundation has helped fund several major improvements across the fairgrounds, including:

  • $460,000 in renovations to Festival Hall

  • $400,000 in improvements to the Main Exhibit Hall to date

  • $252,000 in renovations to Etchepare Hall

  • $100,000 in improvements to livestock barns

  • $25,000 to construct the Fur & Feathers building

  • $14,000 for sewer line repairs serving the main grandstands

Our Board of Directors

Dan Bailey, President

Emmet Pennebaker, Vice-President

Sallie LaGrande, Treasurer

Rebecca Myers, Secretary

Dave Nelson, Director

Mackenzie Bressler, Director

Shiela Etchepare, Director

Ben Carter, Director

Carissa Lee, Director

Jolyn Campbell, 44th D.A.A Representative

Walt Seaver, 44th D.A.A Representative

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