Warren County Fair

What Warren County Fair does

Warren County Fair, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-incorporated nonprofit corporation that operates the annual Warren County Fair, a multi-day agricultural exposition held each August at its ~100-acre fairgrounds in Pittsfield, PA. The organization traces its lineage to the first Agricultural Show in Warren County in 1850, with the current fairgrounds established in 1967 on the former Charles Takats farm. The 94th annual fair in 2025 celebrated 175 years of county fair tradition in the region.

The fair's core offering centers on competitive livestock exhibitions (dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, oxen), home economics and still-exhibit competitions, agricultural showcases, motorsports events at the Northwest Motorsports Arena, live entertainment at the KeyBank Pavilion, midway rides operated by Penn Valley Shows, and the Fair Queen program with its Junior Fair Board and 4-H youth development pathways. Supporting infrastructure includes 300+ on-grounds campsites (fair week and holiday camping on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends), the Cornplanter Cafe, the Gray Building (former Grange), and a recently expanded 50-space RV campground. Technology is limited to a third-party online entry system (Blue Ribbon Fair), online ticket sales via the organization's website, and computer programs for tracking exhibitor entries and prize distributions.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of stream-event revenue mechanics: gate admission and event tickets ($10 advance / $15 gate single admission, $45 Family Five Pack, separate rodeo and tractor pull pricing), fair-week and holiday camping fees ($30/night and multi-night packages), craft show and vendor booth fees ($35-$40 per 10'x10' space), sales of personalized commemorative bricks benefiting the Improvement Fund ($75-$156), corporate sponsorships (KeyBank Pavilion, NAPA motorsports, PNC Bank, Northwest Bank, Ellwood National Forge, Rural King, and others), and concessionaire operations. Tickets are distributed via the website, 15+ regional outlets across Warren County and adjacent New York, and at-the-gate sales. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (three-year terms, seven directors elected annually) supported by hundreds of volunteers, with no parent company, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or external controlling entities.

Name

Warren County Fair

Legal name

Warren County Fair, Inc.

Website

https://warrencountyfair.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warren County Fair, Inc. is a Pennsylvania nonprofit that operates the annual Warren County Fair each August at its ~100-acre fairgrounds in Pittsfield, PA, serving Warren County residents, 4-H youth, regional families, and vendors with livestock exhibitions, midway rides, motorsports, live entertainment, and year-round holiday camping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Fair and Community Event Services

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Agricultural fair events
• County fairground camping
• Livestock exhibitions
• Motorsports entertainment
• Community event services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The fair generates revenue through gate admission tickets, rodeo tickets, tractor pull event tickets, and carnival ride upgrades. Gate fees for ages 2 and up include parking, mechanical rides, pavilion shows, and arena shows.
2. Camping Fees: Seasonal holiday camping and fair week camping fees charged per night or for multi-night packages during Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends, as well as fair week camping.
3. Commemorative Bricks: Sale of personalized commemorative bricks placed in front of KeyBank Pavilion benefiting the Improvement Fund. Bricks available in 4x8 and 8x8 sizes with optional clip art.
4. Vendor and Concession Fees: Revenue from concessionaires and vendors operating during fair week, including craft show vendor spaces at $35 per 10'x10' space plus electric fees.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from local businesses and organizations that fund specific events, shows, and activities throughout the fair.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Warren County Fair is a nonprofit organization that operates an annual agricultural fair on approximately 100 acres in Pittsfield, Pennsylvania, featuring livestock exhibitions, motorsports, concerts, contests, and on-site camping. The fair is a community tradition with roots dating back to 1850, with the current iteration founded in 1967 (94th annual fair in 2025), and includes 300+ campsites for overnight visitors. Revenue is generated through gate admissions, camping fees, commemorative brick sales, vendor fees, and sponsorships.

Product overview

The Warren County Fair operates as a single annual multi-day event centered around agricultural exhibitions and competitive showcases. The core product is the annual fair held each August featuring livestock and agricultural competitions, home economics displays, and commercial exhibits. Supporting offerings include on-grounds fair week and holiday camping, midway rides by Penn Valley Shows, live concerts in the KeyBank Pavilion, motorsports events at the Northwest Motorsports Arena, Fair Queen competitions, and various special contests. An online entry system (Blue Ribbon Fair) enables exhibitor registration for competitive categories.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penn Valley ShowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010Penn Valley Shows is a family-owned and operated traveling amusement company started by Kerry and Christina Benner in 2010. The company provides carnival rides, games, and food for the amusement area at the Warren County Fair. Penn Valley Shows brought their full show to the fair starting in 2023, replacing the previous carnival provider.
• KeyBankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKeyBank serves as a sponsor for the KeyBank Pavilion (main entertainment venue) and has been designated as KeyBank Day during the fair. The bank provides support for the pavilion naming rights and fair operations.
• NAPA Auto PartscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAPA Auto Parts sponsors the Keystone Mini Rod Tractor Pullers event and the motorsports arena activities, providing event sponsorship and promotional support.
• Rural King Farm & Home SuppliescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRural King sponsors the Monday Night Chute-Out Rodeo event at the Warren County Fair Motorsports Arena, contributing to event promotion and operations.
• Ellwood National ForgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEllwood National Forge sponsors the Ellwood National Forge Show Ring and has provided support for facility improvements. They also sponsor the Friday night Modified Truck & Tractor Pull event.
• Kessel ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKessel Construction sponsors the Wild World of Animals show at the fair, supporting family entertainment programming.
• Ameriprise Financial - Financial Care PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmeriprise Financial sponsors the Wild World of Animals show at the fair.
• McKissock LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcKissock Learning sponsors the Puppy Pals Live show at the Warren County Fair.
• Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPGE sponsors the Puppy Pals Live show and has been involved in fair sponsorships.
• PNC BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPNC Bank has designated PNC Bank Day during the fair and sponsors various fair events and operations.
• Northwest BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorthwest Bank sponsors Northwest Bank Day during the fair and supports fair operations.
• Warren General HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarren General Hospital sponsors Warren General Hospital Day during the fair, designated for Tuesday of fair week.
• RousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRouse sponsors Rouse Day during the fair (designated as Senior Citizens Day, Active Duty, and Retired Military Day) and supports fair operations.
• Miracle Mountain RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiracle Mountain Ranch sponsors Miracle Mountain Ranch Day (Monday of fair week with no gate fee) and provides church services on Sunday during the fair. The ranch also provides volunteers and support for fair operations.
• Warren County Visitors BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Warren County Visitors Bureau sponsors the Media Luncheon held during fair week, promoting the fair to regional visitors.
• Kinzua Area Discovery CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kinzua Area Discovery Center provides Discovery Hour programs and crafts activities throughout fair week, contributing to educational programming.
• Warren County Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Warren County Historical Society partners with the fair for historical exhibits and demonstrations, including history of Warren County & the Warren County Fair presentations.
• D&L Enos Milling & Tire ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerD&L Enos Milling & Tire Service serves as a ticket outlet location and sponsor, supporting fair ticket sales and operations in the Sugar Grove area.
• Local Libraries (Clymer NY, Sheffield, Sugar Grove, Tidioute, Warren)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal libraries assist community members with online entering for fair exhibits, helping those who need assistance with the digital entry process. This partnership supports exhibitor participation.
• The Stagecoach OutridersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stagecoach Outriders provide Cowboy Mounted Shooting demonstrations at the fair, entertaining visitors with shooting abilities using rifles, shotguns, and pistols while shooting at balloon targets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Blue Ribbon Fair: Software provider for online exhibitor entry systems used by Warren County Fair. Thematic peer as a vendor enabling county fair operations across the U.S., though not a direct competitor.
• Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs: Umbrella trade association governing Pennsylvania county fairs, of which Warren County Fair is a member. Not a competitor but a peer organization providing communications, contest judging, and advocacy services.
• Penn Valley Shows: Family-owned carnival operator serving as the fair's midway partner since 2023. Comparable as a travel-carnival operator that depends on partnerships with county fairs for its revenue base.

Direct peers

• Crawford County Fair: Adjacent county fair in Meadville, PA operating a similar annual agricultural fair with livestock exhibitions, midway, motorsports, and camping on a comparable regional footprint. Directly comparable as a competing northwestern Pennsylvania county fair.
• McKean County Fair: County fair in Smethport, PA in the same northwestern PA region with livestock exhibitions, demolition derbies, and tractor pulls. Comparable in scale, programming, and regional draw.
• Erie County Fair: County fair in Wattsburg, PA serving the same northwestern Pennsylvania region with livestock exhibitions, motorsports, and entertainment. Comparable single-week annual event model and similar source market demographic.
• Mercer County Fair: Pennsylvania county fair operating under the same statewide PA Fair system with livestock exhibitions, carnival midways, and tractor pulls. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and programming mix.
• Forest County Fair: Rural Pennsylvania county fair in Tionesta, PA operating a similar small-scale annual agricultural fair with limited budget and volunteer-driven operations. Directly comparable as a small rural PA county fair.
• Venango County Fair: Pennsylvania county fair in Franklin, PA serving a similar rural community with livestock exhibitions, midway rides, and motorsports. Comparable in operating model and regional context.

Broad incumbents

• PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center: Larger state-level agricultural exhibition venue in Harrisburg, PA hosting the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show. Comparable as a Pennsylvania agricultural exhibition venue but operating at substantially larger scale and as a state-owned facility.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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