Woodland, California • Est. 2009

Preserving the Yolo County Fairgrounds

Since 2009, preserving the Yolo County Fairgrounds and supporting local 4-H and FFA youth.

Our Impact

The Foundation at a glance

2009

Foundation established

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit

4-H/FFA

Youth supported

7+

Projects completed

Our Mission

Preserving our fairgrounds and ag heritage

We help preserve all aspects of the Yolo County Fairgrounds and keep Yolo County's agricultural heritage alive.

Who We Are

What We Do

Our History

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to preserve all aspects of the Yolo County Fairgrounds and keep Yolo County's agricultural heritage alive.

Donations and fundraising events fund refurbishing and preservation at the fairgrounds, plus programs and events that support 4-H and FFA members.

Founded in 2009 by community members who care about the fair, the Foundation has funded renovations across the grounds and sponsors the FFA Ag Mechanics Auction.

Active Projects

Current projects and Legacy Bricks

Arena Snack Bar Rebuild

$100 Legacy Bricks

Honor someone special, your family, club, or business with an engraved brick along the walkway to Maraviov Hall or the new seating area by the livestock auction ring. Contact us to order.

We're raising funds to rebuild and repair the arena snack bar, a fair-time favorite for exhibitors, families, and spectators. Goal: $25,000.

— Completed Projects

What your support has built

Main Expo Renovation

Maraviov Hall Remodel

Ag Business Building Renovation

New & Expanded Fairgrounds PA System

Wes Reiff Flag Pole in the Arena

Livestock Restroom Remodel

Plaza Repairs & Concrete

— Events

Fundraisers that bring us together.

Evening Under the Stars

Holiday Craft Fair

FFA Ag Mechanics Auction

Annual fall dinner in the Flower House with auctions and raffles.

Annual December fair of local artists and handmade gifts.

Fair Saturday after the Livestock Auction; we sponsor this sale of student-built projects.

Our Board

Led by volunteers

The board meets monthly, and members are welcome to take an active role.

Pat Aukes

Kathy Aukes

Julie Gardner

Darlene Thomsen

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Volunteer Director

Kerry Fong

Vickie Gustafson

Lori Hensley

Nicole Jansen

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Marci Pieratt

John Roncoroni

Jeannie Malcolm

Trustee

Trustee

Emeritus

Membership

Become a member

Members keep the Foundation running and get one vote at the Annual Meeting, plus updates on projects and fundraisers.

$100 annual dues or 5 volunteer hours per year

One vote per membership, proxy and electronic voting allowed

Dues are due by July 1

Join monthly board meetings for a hands-on role

Get In Touch

Support the heritage foundation

Questions about events, Legacy Bricks, sponsorships, membership, or volunteering? We'd love to hear from you.