Tehama District Fairgrounds

What Tehama District Fairgrounds does

Tehama District Fairgrounds is a 110-acre year-round event venue in Red Bluff, California, owned and operated by the 30th District Agricultural Association, a California state government entity. Founded in 1921, the facility spans 110 acres and hosts more than 350 events annually. Its operations center on the annual Tehama District Fair — the only event the 30th District Agricultural Association solely produces, scheduled April 30 – May 3, 2026 — alongside year-round venue rentals to external promoters. The facility serves four primary customer segments: youth exhibitors (4-H, FFA, and independent participants in livestock, horse show, and still exhibits), local/regional businesses (sponsors and vendors), event promoters and organizers renting the grounds, and general public/families attending events.

The physical infrastructure includes a 9,000-seat outdoor rodeo arena with a half-mile track, an 1,800-seat indoor arena with a covered warm-up area, 206 permanent and 250 portable stalls (456 total), 210 RV spaces with water and electrical hookups, five banquet halls ranging from 2,000 to 14,000 square feet, and multiple named stages and pavilions. Core products comprise the annual fair (carnival, rodeo, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, livestock exhibition and auction, concerts, and youth competitions such as the Miss Tehama County Pageant and Youth Horse Show), year-round facilities and venue rental, sponsorship programs, and vendor space. The underlying technology is Saffire's fairgrounds event management platform, which powers online ticketing, vendor applications, exhibitor handbooks, and content delivery. The company has no app, no proprietary AI features, and no disclosed API.

Revenue is generated primarily through venue rental, fair admission tickets ($16.50 adult / $5.75 child per day), vendor booth fees ($250–$650 depending on space type, with food vendors paying a $400 minimum or 22% of gross sales, whichever is greater), parking ($5.75/day), RV/camping fees ($200), and youth competition entry fees. The go-to-market motion is community event-driven: CEO Mandy Staley conducts direct outreach to local businesses for sponsorships, while exhibitor participation is generated through 4-H, FFA, and word-of-mouth channels. As a California state entity, the fairgrounds carries no private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership interest, and operates as a public asset serving agricultural exhibition, community gathering, and disaster response roles.

Name

Tehama District Fairgrounds

Legal name

The Tehama District Fair

Website

https://www.tehamadistrictfair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tehama District Fairgrounds is a 110-acre California state-owned event venue in Red Bluff hosting 350+ events annually, including the Tehama District Fair. It serves youth exhibitors, local businesses, event promoters, and regional families through venue rentals, sponsorships, and vendor programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fairgrounds and Event Venue Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Festival Grounds & Fairgrounds Operations (MPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Fairgrounds venue rental
• Annual district fair
• Livestock exhibition auction
• Rodeo motorsport events
• Community event facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Bluff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Year-round rental of fairgrounds facilities including banquet halls, arenas, and barns to outside promoters and event organizers for 350+ events annually.
2. Fair Admission Tickets: One-day admission passes sold to fair attendees. Children ages 2 and under free. All entertainment included with admission except carnival rides and games.
3. Vendor Fees: Space rental fees from vendors and concessionaires. Non-profit organizations: $250 for 10X10 space. Commercial outside selling: $350-$650 depending on frontage. Food vendors: $400 minimum or 22% of gross sales. Requires $1M liability insurance.
4. Parking: Parking passes sold at $5.75 per day.
5. Camping/RV Fees: $200 camping fee for vendors including water and electricity hookups.
6. Youth Competition Entry Fees: Entry fees for youth horse show competitions with scholarship awards for top finishers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tehama District Fairgrounds operates a 110-acre year-round event venue in Red Bluff, California, providing banquet halls, arenas, barns, RV spaces, and outdoor facilities for rental to event promoters and organizers. The fairgrounds produces the annual Tehama District Fair (the only event solely produced by the 30th District Agricultural Association), featuring livestock exhibitions and auctions, rodeos, motorsport competitions, concerts, youth competitions, and carnival entertainment. The facility hosts over 350 events annually and serves as a community gathering space and disaster response base camp.

Product overview

Tehama District Fairgrounds is a 110-acre year-round event venue operating as a complex of arenas, banquet halls, barns, and outdoor spaces. The facility hosts over 300 events annually and is home to the annual Tehama District Fair (the only event solely produced by the 30th District Agricultural Association). Core services include Facilities & Venue Rental for external promoters, while its signature product is the annual Tehama District Fair featuring carnival rides, rodeos (CCPRA St Jude Rodeo), motorsport events (Destruction Derby, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Revved Up & Reckless FMX), livestock exhibitions and auctions, concerts, and youth competitions (Miss Tehama County Pageant, Youth Horse Show). The venue also offers sponsorship programs and vendor space rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facilities & Venue Rental Year-round rental of banquet halls, arenas, and barns across the 110-acre fairgrounds for events. Available to outside promoters and event organizers hosting corporate events, weddings, banquets, seminars, trade shows, rodeos, and motorsport competitions.
• Tehama District Fair (Annual Event) The annual multi-day fair event showcasing local agricultural products, carnival rides, fair food, livestock exhibitions, entertainment, and community celebrations. The 2026 fair is scheduled for April 30 - May 3, 2026.
• St Jude CCPRA Rodeo California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) fundraiser rodeo featuring classic rodeo events including sheep riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and breakaway roping. Held annually at the fairgrounds in support of St. Jude.
• Destruction Derby Motorsport event organized by V&R Motorsports (Bobby Rutledge) featuring modified weld and limited weld demolition derby competitions with $20,000 in prize money, held at the Outdoor Arena.
• Revved Up & Reckless Freestyle motocross (FMX) show combined with pit bike racing, STACYC racing, and Surron racing events held at the Outdoor Arena.
• Truck & Tractor Pulls Tractor and truck pulling competitions organized by L&L Productions as part of the Western American Pulling Tour, featuring all truck and smoker tractor classes.
• Youth Horse Show Youth-only equestrian competition with educational, interview, and horsemanship components, divided by age divisions. Top finishers receive scholarship awards ($500 and $300).
• Junior Livestock Auction Annual auction of market animals (beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, and poultry) exhibited by Tehama County 4-H, FFA, and independent youth exhibitors.
• Miss Tehama County Pageant Scholarship beauty pageant with Miss, Junior Miss, and Little Miss divisions, held on opening night of the fair. Sponsored by Tehama Floral Company and American Embroidery Mart.
• Carnival Rides & Games Carnival attractions featuring rides and games included with fair admission during the annual Tehama District Fair.
• Fair Admission Tickets Day passes for fair admission at $16.50 for adults (13+), $5.75 for children (ages 3-12), with free admission on Family Day Thursday. Children ages 2 and under enter free. Parking is $5.75 per vehicle per day.
• Sponsorship Programs Corporate sponsorship opportunities at various tiers (including gold-level), with benefits including logo placement, banners, and recognition at fair events. Sponsors include Golden State Farm Credit, Sierra Pacific Industries, Budweiser, and 25+ other local businesses.
• Vendor Space Rental Concession and vendor booth spaces available for rent during the fair. Pricing: non-profit 10x10 space $250; commercial outside selling $350-$650 depending on frontage; food vendors $400 minimum or 22% of gross sales; camping $200 for water and electricity hookup. Requires $1M liability insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 fair patrons annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Go Kart Racing Promoter (RFP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Seeking proposals for a promoter to produce a Winter Go Kart series inside the Pauline Davis Pavilion.
• L&L ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2026L&L Productions brings Truck & Tractor Pulls to the fairgrounds as part of the Western American Pulling Tour.
• V&R MotorsportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026V&R Motorsports (Bobby Rutledge, 707-301-8324) organizes the Destruction Derby with $20,000 in prize money across Modified Weld and Limited Weld classes.
• Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026YQCA program for youth livestock exhibitors quality animal care certification.
• Revved Up & RecklessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Freestyle Motocross show featuring FMX, Pit Bike Racing, STACYC Racing, and Surron Racing at the Outdoor Arena.
• California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026CCPRA brings the St. Jude Fundraiser Rodeo to the Tehama District Fair annually. The rodeo features classic rodeo events including Sheep Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, and Breakaway Roping.
• Golden State Farm CreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level sponsor of the Tehama District Fair.
• Sierra Pacific IndustriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the Tehama District Fair.
• Sierra Pacific WindowsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Tehama District Fair.
• Tehama Floral CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Miss Tehama County Scholarship Pageant.
• American Embroidery MartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of the Miss Tehama County Scholarship Pageant.
• Sean Rix State FarmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors the Sean Rix State Farm Stage for concerts and events.
• QRC KartsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGo-kart racing event partner.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TehamaDistrictFair
• Instagraminstagram.com/tehamadistrictfair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tehama-district-fair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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