Friends of the California State Fair

The Friends of the California State Fair ("the Friends") is the official volunteer organization of the California State Fair. The mission of the Friends of the Fair is to promote public awareness and support for the California Exposition & State Fair.  As a charitable non-profit volunteer organization, the Friends serve as year-round ambassadors for the California State Fair and all its related programs.

Activities
How would you like to meet outgoing, fun-loving people, volunteer for interesting activities year-round and help support the biggest entertainment venue in Northern California? 

As a Friend, you will help us give the State Fair a human face through people power.  During the Fair, you will act as an Ambassador for the Fair by staffing information booths, assisting with the competitive programs and serving as a host at special events. Our distinctive and colorful shirts are recognized and respected all over the Fairgrounds, and our role continues to grow. 

In the spring and fall, you will be invited to participate in Cal Expo's award-winning agricultural and educational program, while also working in various administrative capacities to help plan for the upcoming State Fair.

As a member of the Friends, you will meet friendly, interesting people, all while participating in wonderful annual events and showcases, including the annual Picnic and Christmas Party, the Grape & Gourmet Wine Tasting Event and the elegant State Fair Gala & Auction. And as a member, you will receive the official Friends newsletter, The Golden Showcase, which contains feature stories, articles and information on all our designated activities. 

Scholarship Program
In addition to our State Fair volunteer activities, the Friends are proud to spearhead an annual youth scholarship program that awards many thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to California Students each year. In 2007, the Friends of the State Fair scholarship program will awarded more than $27,000 to deserving students.

2008 Scholarship application

Become a Friend
We would love to have you join our team. Membership includes an official shirt, a subscription to the newsletter and an opportunity to have fun while serving one of the greatest fairs in North America ! 

Please submit a completed application form  to: the Friends of the California State Fair. 

Application

July - August 2008 Newsletter
April, May, June 2008 Newsletter
January, February, March 2008 Newsletter

Mark Your Calendars

• Friends of the California State Fair Orientation
  Saturday, August 9
• State Fair Gala
  Friday, August 8

Thanks and we'll see you at the Fair!