Clark County Fair

Name

Clark County Fair

Legal name

Clark County Fair

Website

https://clarkcofair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fair and Live Entertainment Events

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family, Kids & Education Fairs (MPAGAFAH), Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Festival, Fair & Event Mobile Concessions (THAFAHAI)

Keywords

• Annual community fair
• Live entertainment events
• Livestock exhibitions
• Motorized sports events
• Corporate sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Loyal, Wisconsin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from admission tickets to the annual fair event. General concert access is included with Fair admission; reserved seating is available at premium pricing.
2. Commercial Vendor Fees: Revenue from commercial vendors renting booth space at the fairgrounds during the annual event.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship arrangements including Grandstand/Day Sponsorship, Concert Series Sponsorship, Marketplace Sponsorship, Fair Court Sponsorship, Event Sponsorship, and Day Sponsorship tiers.
4. Concession and Food Sales: Revenue share or fees from food vendors and carnival concessions operating on the fairgrounds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Clark County Fair produces and operates an annual 10-day community fair at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington. Offerings include live concerts at the Toyota Grandstand, motorsports, rodeo, carnival rides, agricultural and livestock exhibitions, food concessions, and youth/educational programs (4-H, FFA, Grange, Fair Court, Scholarship, Jr. Advisory Board). Revenue is generated through ticket admissions, commercial vendor fees, sponsorship tiers, and concession arrangements.

Product overview

The Clark County Fair is a single, unified 10-day annual community event held at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington. Rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, the Fair functions as an integrated program of interconnected entertainment and educational offerings. The core event is the annual fair (August 7-16, 2026 marks the 158th year), supplemented by specialized programming including the Concert Series at the Toyota Grandstand (Midland, I Love the 90s Tour, Collective Soul), Motorsports events (Monster Trucks, Side-by-Side Racing, Tuff Trucks), Rodeo, Carnival rides, Shows (Mars Encounters, Grounds Acts), and Fair Food. Agricultural programming includes Open Class, 4-H, FFA, and Grange Youth exhibitions, plus the Jr. Livestock Auction. Supporting programs include the Fair Court royalty program, Scholarship Program ($29,500 awarded to 14 students in 2026), and Jr. Advisory Board youth leadership initiative. Visitor services include Tickets, Group Sales, Fair App, Deals & Discounts, Daily Schedule, and Grounds Map. Commercial programs cover Vendor applications, Exhibitor services, and sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Clark County Fair A 10-day community event held annually (August 7-16, 2026) at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Washington, featuring entertainment, agricultural exhibitions, carnival rides, concerts, motorsports, rodeo, and family activities for the general public.
• Concert Series Live music performances at the Toyota Grandstand featuring country, nostalgic 90s, and rock acts. The 2026 series includes Midland (Aug 7), I Love the '90s Tour (Aug 8), and Collective Soul (Aug 9). Reserved seating priced at $38 or $48 per person; general concert access included with Fair admission.
• Motorsports Events High-octane motorsports entertainment at the Toyota Grandstand, including Monster Trucks, Side-by-Side Racing, and Tuff Trucks events during the annual fair.
• Rodeo and Bull Riding Traditional rodeo events featuring bull riding and equestrian competitions, included as part of the annual fair entertainment programming.
• Carnival Rides and Attractions Carnival midway with rides and attractions for all ages, operated as part of the annual fair.
• Agricultural Exhibits and Livestock Shows Open Class, 4-H, FFA, and Grange Youth exhibitions featuring livestock, produce, crafts, and agricultural competitions during the annual fair.
• Jr. Advisory Board Youth leadership program providing community leadership experience for area youth, comprised of up to 19 members who participate in Fair planning.
• Fair Court Program Youth leadership and ambassador program featuring the Equestrian Court (Queen and Princesses) who represent the fair throughout the year.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding financial assistance to students. In 2026, $29,500 was awarded to 14 students, with over $755,000 total awarded to more than 445 students since 1988.
• Tickets and Admission Online ticketing system for fair admission, concerts, and special events with reserved seating options.
• Commercial Vendor and Exhibitor Services Programs for commercial vendors, food vendors, and exhibitors to participate in the fair with application and management services, including booth rentals during the annual event.
• Jr. Livestock Auction Annual livestock auction connecting youth exhibitors with buyers for their animal projects, managed by the Clark County Junior Livestock Auction organization.
• Group Sales and Corporate Events Special group sales packages and corporate event coordination for organizations and companies, with bulk ticket purchasing options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 285,000+ attendees in 2022 (record attendance)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ToyotacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrandstand & Day Sponsor. Toyota provides major sponsorship for the Toyota Grandstand venue where concerts and events are held.
• Your Party CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert Series Sponsor. Sponsors the live concert series at the Toyota Grandstand featuring artists like Midland, Collective Soul, and the I Love The 90s Tour.
• Mattress FirmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConcert Series Sponsor supporting the Fair's concert entertainment programming.
• Riverview BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketplace Sponsor and Fair Court Sponsor. Riverview Bank sponsors the annual Fair Court (Queen and Princesses) program.
• Fred MeyermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay Sponsor supporting the traditional pancake breakfast and admission events. Major community supporter.
• La QuintaminorOthers2026 Hotel Partner providing lodging options for fair attendees traveling from outside the area.
• Ilani ResortminorOthers2026 Hotel Partner - regional resort offering accommodations for fair visitors.
• Clark County TodayminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Media Partner - local news and media outlet covering Clark County.
• The ColumbianminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Media Partner - regional newspaper serving Vancouver and Clark County.
• Addiction Power SportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor supporting motorsports events including SxS (Side-by-Side) races at the Fair.
• Clark Public UtilitiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Event Sponsor providing utility services support for fair operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Western Stock Show: The National Western Stock Show in Denver is a major livestock-focused annual event with rodeo, horse shows, and agricultural exhibits. Comparable in agricultural heritage, livestock programming, and rodeo content.
• State Fair of Texas: The State Fair of Texas (Big Tex) is one of the largest state fairs in the U.S., featuring livestock, concerts, rodeo, and a major auto show. Comparable in multi-attraction county/state fair model, at significantly larger scale.
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest livestock show and rodeo in the world, with major concert series and massive sponsorship base. Comparable in rodeo/livestock/concert programming mix at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Lane County Fair: Lane County Fair in Eugene, Oregon operates an annual multi-day community fair with concerts, livestock, carnival, and motorsports. Comparable structure and Pacific Northwest audience overlap.
• Cowlitz County Fair: Cowlitz County Fair is a neighboring Washington-state county fair with traditional agricultural, rodeo, and carnival programming. Comparable in scale and regional appeal.
• Evergreen State Fair: The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, WA is a long-running regional county fair with livestock, rodeo, carnival, and concert programming. Directly comparable in scale and Washington-state audience.
• Skagit County Fair: Skagit County Fair is a Pacific Northwest regional county fair featuring agricultural exhibits, 4-H/FFA programming, and family entertainment. Comparable in mission and traditional county-fair format.

Direct peers

• Western Washington Fair: The Western Washington Fair operates a multi-day annual fair with concerts, motorsports, livestock, and community programming. Directly comparable in Pacific Northwest county-fair format.
• Washington State Fair: The Washington State Fair in Puyallup is one of the largest fairs in the Pacific Northwest, operating a multi-day annual event with concerts, rodeo, livestock, and carnival. It is the closest direct peer given overlapping geography, audience, and programming mix.
• Oregon State Fair: The Oregon State Fair in Salem is a major annual multi-day community fair with concerts, agricultural exhibits, carnival, and rodeo programming. Highly comparable in structure and Pacific Northwest audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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