Glenn County Fair

What Glenn County Fair does

Glenn County Fair is a community-owned county fair and year-round event venue operating under California's 42nd District Agricultural Association designation. Founded in 1917, it is in its 109th annual edition in 2026 (May 14-17). The organization runs the Glenn County Fairgrounds, a 45-acre property at 221 E. Yolo Street in Orland, California, hosting the four-day annual fair plus year-round facility rentals to individuals, organizations, and vendors.

The fair's core products span three layers: (1) annual fair programming that combines a Butler Amusements carnival with 20+ rides, a Destruction Derby co-produced with Two One Motorsports, junior livestock shows and auction (for 4-H/FFA youth exhibitors across swine, beef, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry), Stills Exhibits (baking, quilting, photography, crafts), and ancillary competitive events (car show, pie eating contest, fashion show, Miss Glenn County pageant); (2) year-round facility rentals across eight venues — Whitsett Cook Hall (16,038 sq ft, $1,150/day), Flaherty Exhibit Hall (12,780 sq ft, $850/day), Arts & Crafts Building ($700/day), Cafe ($500/day), Wool Building ($300/day), livestock barns ($75-$150/day), horse stalls ($25-$30/day), and RV camping ($30/night, 7-night max); and (3) a unique novelty rental — the Orland-Newville Pacific Railroad, a 1/5th-scale model train package for birthday parties at $250.

The technology layer is intentionally light: Saffire powers website ticket sales and event management, FairWire handles buyer registration for the livestock auction, and CognitoForms handles RV and rental applications. Revenue is generated via direct ticket sales (general admission $13, child $8, Thrifty Thursday $6, parking $8, carnival wristbands $32, special-event admissions such as $25.75-$27.75 for the Destruction Derby), transaction-based facility rentals with cleaning deposits, vendor and concession booth fees (undisclosed publicly), corporate sponsorships (Supreme Grand Champion through minor tiers — Colusa-Glenn Farm Credit is the lead 2026 sponsor), junior livestock auction commissions, and prize purses for competitive events. The entity is governed by a Board of Directors (President Ray Mudd, Vice President Amy Raymondo, Board Members Geoff Bitle, Jacob Chavez, Shannon Douglass) with CEO Kathy Bartels overseeing operations, and is structurally supported by the Glenn County Fair Heritage Foundation, a program of the Butte Ag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 27-5326108). No public financials, headcount, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Glenn County Fair

Legal name

Glenn County Fair

Website

https://glenncountyfair.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glenn County Fair is a 109-year-old community-operated county fair and event venue in Orland, California, running a four-day annual fair plus year-round facility rentals, livestock programs, and competitive events for Glenn County residents and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venues & Fair Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family, Kids & Education Fairs (MPAGAFAH), Festival, Fair & Event Mobile Concessions (THAFAHAI)

Keywords

• County fair events
• Event venue rentals
• Livestock auction services
• Fairgrounds facility rental
• Agricultural exhibition programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Orland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling general admission tickets, child tickets, carnival wristbands, and special event tickets (Destruction Derby, Miss Glenn County Pageant) for the annual fair. Also includes parking fees.
2. Facility and Building Rentals: Revenue from renting event spaces including Whitsett Cook Hall, Flaherty Exhibit Hall, Arts & Crafts Building, Cafe, Wool Building, barns, arenas, horse stalls, and RV camping to individuals and organizations for weddings, quinceañeras, birthdays, and other events.
3. Vendor and Concession Spaces: Revenue from commercial vendor booth spaces and concession spaces during the annual fair. Includes both indoor and outdoor vendor locations, with spaces assigned first-come, first-served.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from local and regional businesses including various tiers (Supreme Grand Champion, Champion Sponsor, Media Sponsor) providing financial support and marketing exposure.
5. Junior Livestock Auction: The annual Junior Livestock Auction features youth livestock exhibitors selling their animals to buyers, with the fair facilitating the sale process.
6. Event Activities: Revenue from specialty events including the Destruction Derby (presented with Two One Motorsports), Demolition Derby entries, and other competitive events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Glenn County Fair is a 45-acre community fairgrounds in Orland, California that produces an annual 4-day county fair featuring Butler Amusements carnival rides, Junior Livestock Auction, Destruction Derby, livestock shows, and competitive events, and operates year-round as a multi-building event venue. It sells fair admission tickets, rents indoor event halls and outdoor facilities (barns, arenas, RV sites, horse stalls) for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events, and gatherings, and generates revenue through vendor booth rentals and corporate sponsorships. The fair is supported by the Glenn County Fair Heritage Foundation (a program of the Butte Ag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) and governed by a Board of Directors.

Product overview

Glenn County Fair is a county fairgrounds venue offering event rentals and annual fair programming. The venue operates as a platform-plus-facilities model, providing multiple indoor event spaces (Whitsett Cook Exhibit Hall, Flaherty Exhibit Hall, Arts & Crafts Building, Cafe, Wool Building) and outdoor/agricultural facilities (Livestock Office & Barns, Horse Boarding, RV Camping) for rent. The venue also runs the annual Glenn County Fair featuring Butler Amusements carnival rides, a Junior Livestock Auction, Stills Exhibits, and special events including Destruction Derby, Car Show, Fashion Show, and Pie Eating Contest. Additional attractions include the Orland-Newville Pacific Railroad model train for birthday parties. Ticket sales for fair admission, parking, and carnival wristbands are offered through the Saffire platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fair Tickets & Admission General admission tickets for the annual Glenn County Fair, including adult ($13.00), child ($8.00 for ages 6-12, free 5 and under), senior (free 70+), Thrifty Thursday ($6.00), daily parking ($8.00), and Pay One Price Carnival Wristbands ($32.00 for unlimited rides). Redeemable at any gate. Targeted at general public visitors and families attending the fair.
• Whitsett Cook Hall Rental Year-round rental of the largest indoor venue at the fairgrounds: 16,038 sq ft with capacity for 2,285 theater-style or 1,066 sit-down. Includes 10 tables, 100 chairs, restroom facilities, and roll-up door access. $1,150/day plus $500 cleaning/damage deposit and $50 utility/setup day fee. Targeted at wedding receptions, corporate events, quinceañeras, and large community gatherings.
• Flaherty Exhibit Hall Rental Year-round rental of a 12,780 sq ft indoor event space with 2,000 theater-style or 933 sit-down capacity. Features a 28' x 20' stage (560 sq ft), roll-up door access, 10 tables, 100 chairs, and restroom facilities. Starting at $850/day plus $500 cleaning/damage deposit and $50 utility/setup fee. Targeted at events needing stage facilities and large indoor capacity.
• Arts & Crafts Building Rental Year-round rental of a 5,000 sq ft (80 ft x 48 ft) venue with capacity for 560 theater or 265 sit-down. Includes 10 tables, 100 chairs, restroom facilities, kitchen facilities, and roll-up door access. $700/day and up plus $350 cleaning/damage deposit and $50 utility/setup fee. Targeted at mid-size events including weddings, parties, and community gatherings.
• Cafe Rental Year-round rental of a 2,700 sq ft space with capacity for 300 theater or 200 sit-down seating. Includes 10 tables, 100 chairs, restroom facilities, and kitchen facilities. $500/day with $250 cleaning/damage deposit. Targeted at smaller events including meetings, receptions, and private parties.
• Wool Building Rental Year-round rental of a 5,500 sq ft space including 5 tables (round or banquet), 50 chairs, restroom facilities, kitchen facilities, and 1 dumpster. $300/day with $200 cleaning/damage deposit and $50 utility/setup fee. Multi-day rental rate negotiable. Targeted at smaller events and meetings.
• Livestock Barn and Arena Rentals Year-round rental of livestock facilities including Pig/Beef Barns ($150/day), Sheep Barns ($75/day), Goat Barns ($100/day), Simmons Arena ($100/day), and Brawley Arena ($125/day). A $5.00 per pen clean-up fee applies. Targeted at livestock owners, 4-H/FFA groups, and equestrian event organizers.
• Horse Boarding Year-round horse stall rentals at $25/day (self-cleaning) or $30/day (cleaning provided). Includes stall cleaning fee of $5.00 per stall (one-time). Targeted at horse owners needing overnight stabling, event participants, and visiting equestrians.
• Non-Fair Time RV Camping Interim RV camping at $30.00 per night with a maximum stay of 7 nights. Application required through CognitoForms. Targeted at RV travelers and visitors needing short-term RV parking outside of fair dates.
• Orland-Newville Pacific Railroad Birthday Party Birthday party rental package featuring a 1/5th scale model train ride on the Orland-Newville Pacific Railroad. Package includes unlimited train rides for up to 40 guests, shaded picnic area for 2 hours, and accommodates up to 20 riders at a time. $250 including insurance through California Fair Service Authority. Targeted at families hosting children's birthday parties.
• Butler Amusements Carnival Carnival midway operated by Butler Amusements featuring 25+ rides during the annual fair, including the Century Wheel (100 ft tall Ferris wheel), Viper, Zipper, Typhoon, Haywire, Rockstar, Scorpion, T-Rex, Yo-Yo, Tilt-A-Whirl, and family-friendly rides. Pay One Price Wristbands available for unlimited rides any one day. Targeted at families, children, and teens attending the fair.
• Junior Livestock Auction Annual junior livestock auction featuring market animals including beef, swine, goats, sheep, rabbits, avian, and turkeys raised by youth exhibitors (4-H, FFA, and independent). Auction schedule begins at 9:00 AM with Sale of Champions at 1:00 PM. Buyer registration opens February 19, 2026 through FairWire (digital) with on-site paper registration available. Targeted at youth livestock exhibitors (sellers) and community buyers supporting agricultural youth programs.
• Still Exhibits Competition Competition divisions celebrating creativity including Floral & Gardening, Baked Goods & Food Preservation, Sewing & Needlework & Quilting, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Hobby & Collections, and Homemade specialties. Open to all skill levels with the Still Exhibitor Guidebook providing full categories and rules. Targeted at community members, hobbyists, and craft/food preservation exhibitors.
• Destruction Derby Annual demolition derby event held in partnership with Two One Motorsports during the fair. Prize payouts include 1st place $5,000, 2nd place $2,500, 3rd place $1,250, 4th place $625, 5th place $300, 6-10th $100, Mad Dog $1,000, and 1st place Heat Winners $500 plus Trophy. General admission $25.75, grandstand $27.75. Targeted at motorsports spectators and drivers.
• Crusin' the Fair Car Show Annual car show event open to all ages and vehicle types. Includes Best of Show, 1st-3rd place awards, and Kids' Choice & People's Choice awards. No entry fee required. Targeted at car enthusiasts, vehicle owners, and families.
• Denim & Dazzle Blue Jean Fashion Show Fashion show event featuring denim categories including Best Denim Tuxedo, Best Decorated Jeans, Oldest Pair of Jeans, and Best Overalls. Held during the fair with categories open to all ages. Targeted at fair attendees and denim fashion enthusiasts.
• Blue Ribbon Pie Eating Contest Annual pie eating contest open to the first 10 contestants. Participants have 10 minutes to eat the most pie with the winner receiving $100 cash and bragging rights. Targeted at fair attendees willing to compete.
• Miss Glenn County & Fair Princess Program Annual pageant and princess program for young women. Miss Glenn County winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, with First Runner-Up $500 and Second Runner-Up $250. Fair Princess Program accommodates 8 applicants. Contestants required to secure $250 sponsorship (Miss Glenn County) or $125 (Fair Princess). Pageant admission $11.00. Targeted at young women in the community and their supporters.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Butler AmusementscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Butler Amusements operates the carnival at the Glenn County Fair with over 25 rides including the Century Wheel, Viper, Zipper, Typhoon, and many family-friendly attractions. The carnival provides unlimited ride wristbands and operates throughout the fair dates.
• Two One MotorsportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Two One Motorsports partners with Glenn County Fair to present the annual Demolition Derby event held on Saturday May 16, 2026. The partnership includes rule development, event organization, and execution of the destruction derby competition.
• 103.5 TheBlazecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Media Sponsor for the 2026 Glenn County Fair, providing radio broadcast and marketing support to promote the fair to the local community.
• Rocking P BBQminorOthersRocking P BBQ provides lunch for buyers during the Junior Livestock Auction event, offering food service during the sale day activities.
• NorCal Livestock AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorCal Livestock Association provides information and resources including the Stockman's Award pamphlet for livestock exhibitors at the Glenn County Fair.
• Butte Ag FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Glenn County Fair Heritage Foundation is a program of the Butte Ag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 27-5326108). Butte Ag Foundation provides the organizational structure and non-profit status for the Heritage Foundation which funds revenue-generating projects around the Glenn County Fairgrounds.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Fresno Fair: Large California DAA fair in Fresno operating a 12-day annual fair with extensive carnival, concerts, livestock, and year-round facility rentals. Comparable business model but materially larger scale and regional draw.
• California State Fair: Flagship California DAA fair at Cal Expo in Sacramento, offering a multi-week annual fair with carnival, livestock, exhibitions, and year-round event rentals. Comparable functions at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Silver Dollar Fair: California District Agricultural Association fair located in Chico (Butte County), operating an annual multi-day fair with carnival, livestock, and facility rentals. Most directly comparable to Glenn County Fair given shared California DAA governance structure, similar size, and proximate geographic market.
• Yuba-Sutter Fair: Annual fair in Yuba City, California, combining carnival, livestock, demolition derby, and fairgrounds facility rentals in a small rural-agricultural county. Closely comparable in size and target market.
• Butte County Fair: Annual county fair in Gridley, California, offering carnival, livestock shows, demolition derby, Jr. Livestock Auction, and fairgrounds rental. Directly comparable event structure, target audience, and product mix to Glenn County Fair.
• Colusa County Fair: Annual fair in Colusa, California, sharing sponsors (e.g., Colusa-Glenn Farm Credit) and a similar small-county fairgrounds model with livestock, carnival, and event rentals. Highly comparable operating profile.
• Tehama District Fair: Annual fair in Tehama County, California, featuring carnival, livestock, rodeo, and fairgrounds facility rentals. Comparable size, rural California agricultural community context, and 4-H/FFA programming.

Others

• Saffire (tessitura/saffire): Ticketing, website, and event-management platform widely used by county and state fairs including Glenn County Fair. Enabling technology partner rather than peer, but its adoption patterns reflect the broader fair industry digitization.
• Butler Amusements: Regional carnival operator providing midway rides, games, and concessions to California and Western fairs, including Glenn County Fair. Comparable inputs/partnership rather than direct competitor, but central to the carnival revenue stream.

Regional players

• Redwood Acres Fair: Multi-purpose fairgrounds and event venue in Eureka, California, hosting annual fair events, livestock shows, and year-round facility rentals. Comparable fairgrounds-plus-rental business model in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GlennCountyFair
• Instagraminstagram.com/glenncountyfair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glenn-county-fair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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