Franklin County Government

What Franklin County Government does

The Franklin County Agricultural Society is a privately held nonprofit organization that has operated the Franklin County Fair in Malone, New York for 176 consecutive years, with the 176th edition scheduled for August 8-16, 2026. The Society runs a multi-day agricultural and entertainment event featuring livestock exhibitions (cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, farm produce), nine competitive departments, grandstand entertainment including concerts, demolition derbies, truck and tractor pulls, rodeos and thrill shows, plus an annual auto show and a wood carver/lumberjack weekend. The Society has no proprietary technology stack; its digital infrastructure consists of a Squarespace-hosted website (frcofair.com), TicketSpice and RegFox for online ticketing and event registration, and standard social media (Facebook) and email communications.

Revenue is generated through ticketed grandstand events (priced $5-$69 across adult/child tiers), vendor and booth fees, local business sponsorships (50+ North Country sponsors including Casella, Tractor Supply, Community Bank, Smith Lumber and Stewarts Shops), merchandise sales (hoodies, ball caps, t-shirts), and competitive event registration fees. Off-season revenue comes from winter cold storage rentals of the indoor riding arena. In 2022, the Society completed a new indoor riding arena — one of the largest in the Northeast — financed via a federal Shuttered Venue Operators Grant awarded November 2021 and a loan from Community Bank, N.A., enabling year-round event hosting. Governance is by an elected board: President Dave Gokey, Vice President Greg Patterson, Secretary Andrea Dumas, Treasurer Ron St. Hilaire, plus eight volunteer department heads. The Society serves the North Country region of New York State — a rural catchment with limited alternative entertainment — and its customer base spans families, the regional agricultural community, music and automotive enthusiasts, and out-of-town tourists requiring lodging partnerships with Holiday Inn Express and Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort.

Name

Franklin County Government

Legal name

Franklin County Agricultural Society

Website

https://frcofair.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Franklin County Agricultural Society is a nonprofit operating the 176-year-old Franklin County Fair in Malone, New York — an annual multi-day event combining agricultural exhibitions, grandstand entertainment (concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, tractor pulls), and community competitions, funded by ticket sales, sponsorships, vendor fees, and a year-round indoor arena built in 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Fair and Agricultural Exhibition Events

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Agricultural fair events
• Livestock exhibitions
• Community entertainment events
• Vehicle storage rentals
• Branded merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Malone

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from grandstand event admissions and general fair admission. Tickets sold per event with tiered pricing for adults, children, and free admission for children under 5 with accompanying adult.
2. Vendor and Booth Fees: Revenue from vendor participation at the fair, including craft vendors and commercial exhibitors.
3. Sponsorship Sales: Local business sponsorships displayed throughout the fairgrounds and in event materials.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies, ball caps, t-shirts, and frisbees. Heat sealed hoodies $29, embroidered hoodies $38. Available for purchase by phone, email, or in-person at the fair office.
5. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for competitive events including auto shows, agricultural shows, and tractor/truck pulls.
6. Cold Storage Rental: The indoor riding arena is rented for winter cold storage of luxury and personal vehicles to generate off-season revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Franklin County Agricultural Society operates the annual multi-day Franklin County Fair in Malone, New York, combining agricultural exhibitions, livestock competitions, grandstand entertainment (concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, truck/tractor pulls, thrill shows), an annual auto show, and branded merchandise sales. The 176th edition is scheduled for August 8-16, 2026, and the Society also operates a year-round indoor riding arena used for events and off-season vehicle storage.

Product overview

Franklin County Fair NY operates as a single unified product — an annual multi-day fair event — organized by the Franklin County Agricultural Society. The offering centers on the annual fair (the 176th edition scheduled for August 8-16, 2026) supplemented by standalone events including auto shows, snowmobile races, and agricultural society competitions throughout the year. Core offerings include Grandstand entertainment (concerts, demolition derby, truck/tractor pulls, rodeo, thrill shows), agricultural exhibitions (cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, farm produce), auto shows, and merchandise. A notable infrastructure investment is the 2022-built indoor riding arena enabling year-round event hosting and winter vehicle storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Franklin County Fair Annual Event Multi-day annual agricultural and entertainment event combining livestock exhibitions, grandstand concerts, demolition derbies, rodeos, truck and tractor pulls, thrill shows, and family carnival attractions for general public and regional attendees.
• Grandstand Event Series Ticketed live entertainment series at the Coors Light Grandstand, featuring concerts, demolition derbies, championship rodeos, truck and tractor pulls, and thrill shows, with tiered adult/child pricing and free admission for children under 5.
• 10th Annual Franklin County Agricultural Society Auto Show Annual two-day automotive exhibition featuring classic cars, trucks, and custom vehicles with awards and competitions; vehicle and vendor registration managed through RegFox.
• Agricultural Competitions Program Registered livestock and produce competitions across nine departments, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, farm produce, food, grange building, and domestic arts, with premium books and entry forms for exhibitors.
• Franklin County Fair Branded Merchandise Official Franklin County Fair branded merchandise including heat-sealed hoodies ($29), embroidered hoodies ($38), ball caps, t-shirts, and frisbees, sold via phone, email, and in-person at the fair office.
• Indoor Riding Arena Rental and Event Hosting Year-round indoor arena available for horse shows, agricultural events, and other event hosting independent of weather conditions, with winter cold storage rental for luxury and personal vehicles as an off-season service.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Americans Supporting Armed ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2025Non-profit organization presenting a music event featuring Bo Bice, Tom Nitti, and Ashley Bryant at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on September 13th. $25 admission.
• Smith LumbermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Sebastian Bach and Great White concert at the 2026 Franklin County Fair. One of the primary local business supporters of the fair.
• CasellamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Dylan Marlowe concert at the 2026 Franklin County Fair. Long-term supporter of fair events.
• Arnold Lumber & ConcretemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Gin Blossoms concert and a key construction materials supplier for the riding arena project. Worked with contractor schedules to provide necessary concrete.
• Tractor Supply Co.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Franklin County Fair, prominently displayed among North Country sponsors.
• The PALM GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor of the 'Small Town Famous' Talent Show at the 2026 Franklin County Fair.
• Andre Rieksts from AM EquipmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor that constructed the indoor riding arena building.
• Joel Wood, VP of Strategic Initiatives with Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided guidance and assistance in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application process.
• Wild-Country-Dot-FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station sponsor providing promotional support for the fair.
• B-99.3-FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station sponsor providing promotional support for the fair.
• Always FranklinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor with branded logo displayed among North Country sponsors.
• Stewarts ShopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional convenience store chain sponsor of the fair.
• Community BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank sponsor among North Country sponsors.
• Holiday Inn ExpressminorOthersHotel partner providing lodging information for fair attendees, listed among recommended lodging options.
• Akwesasne Mohawk Casino ResortminorOthersHotel partner listed among recommended lodging options for fair attendees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dutchess County Fair: Annual county fair in Rhinebeck, NY combining agricultural exhibitions with grandstand entertainment. Highly comparable New York county fair in structure, scale, and programming to Franklin County Fair.
• Goshen Fair (Orange County Agricultural Society): Annual county fair in Goshen, NY with horse shows, livestock exhibitions, and grandstand events. Directly comparable as a New York agricultural society fair with similar programming mix.
• Bolton Fair (Lancaster Agricultural Society): New England county fair featuring livestock exhibitions, demolition derbies, and grandstand entertainment. Comparable in scale and format to a small rural county fair such as Franklin County.
• Altamont Fair (Albany County Agricultural Society): County agricultural fair in Altamont, NY operated by a similar agricultural society nonprofit. Comparable structure, scale, and operating model to Franklin County Fair.
• Schaghticoke Fair: Annual agricultural fair in Schaghticoke, NY featuring demolition derbies, tractor pulls, livestock shows, and concerts. Highly comparable in size and programming to Franklin County Fair.

Broad incumbents

• New York State Fair: State-level agricultural fair operated in Syracuse, NY. Comparable as a multi-day fair with livestock exhibitions, grandstand concerts, and midway; serves a broader geographic catchment but uses the same annual agricultural-fair entertainment model.
• Erie County Fair: One of the largest county fairs in New York, held annually in Hamburg, NY. Directly comparable as a multi-day county agricultural fair with grandstand concerts, livestock shows, and midway attractions; significantly larger in scale but operates the same annual-fair model with similar revenue mix.
• The Big E (Eastern States Exposition): Large regional fair in West Springfield, MA featuring livestock shows, concerts, and agricultural exhibitions. Comparable multi-day fair with grandstand entertainment and significant regional sponsorship support.

Others

• Stewarts Shops: Regional convenience store chain in upstate New York that sponsors the Franklin County Fair. Comparable as a regional North Country sponsor with overlapping customer base to the fair's attendees.
• Tractor Supply Co. National rural-lifestyle retailer that is a major sponsor of the Franklin County Fair. Comparable as an adjacent partner/sponsor ecosystem player serving the agricultural and rural community that the fair serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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