named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fair Queen Contest
Youth leadership and scholarship program for high school seniors from Wyoming County and adjacent areas
Home Arts and Farm Products Exhibits
Displays and competitions in crafts, gardening, baking, and agricultural produce
Open Class Livestock Shows
Competitions in dairy, beef, hog, and sheep categories for local farmers and youth exhibitors
Tractor Pull and Vehicle Show
Performance events including sanctioned tractor pulls and antique tractor displays
Wyoming County Fair
Annual eight-day event featuring livestock exhibitions, horse and tractor shows, home arts, flowers, parades, talent shows, and youth programs
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 5 activities
- Administers exhibit and entry logistics for fair participantsProcesses advance entry tags, collects entry forms and fees, and provides downloadable department-specific entry forms for parades, home arts, farm products, flowers, antiques, Grange, and other exhibit categories.
- Hosts annual Wyoming County FairOrganizes and operates the annual Wyoming County Fair at the Pike Fairgrounds, featuring exhibits, midway rides, food vendors, livestock shows, horse events, parades, talent shows, and other community programming over a multi-day period each year.
- Manages fair admission via parking fee systemUses a parking fee model instead of individual admission charges to grant access to the fairgrounds, with revenue supporting overall fair operations and exhibitor premium awards exceeding $70,000 annually.
- Operates midway rides during fair hoursRuns midway rides daily during the fair from noon to 5 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm, providing recreational activities for attendees.
- Organizes youth and community competitions and contestsConducts a Fair Queen contest open to high school seniors and equivalents from Wyoming County and adjacent counties, hosts an open talent show, and supports youth-focused programming including 4H and open class livestock exhibitions with scheduled arrival and release times.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers organizational membership to local residentsProvides membership opportunities to residents of Wyoming County aged 18 and over, supporting community engagement with the Fair Association.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides agricultural education programsOffers educational initiatives focused on agriculture, likely integrated into fair programming through exhibits and youth participation in livestock and farming activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates fair food service with daily meal programRuns a restaurant during the Wyoming County Fair that serves full hot meals daily from 4:45pm to 7:15pm, offering a rotating menu including turkey, roast beef, ham, pork, Swiss steak, chicken BBQ, and fish, with each meal including a vegetable, potato, roll, dessert, and beverage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$470K
Contributions & grants$159K34%
Program service revenue$294K63%
Investment income$270%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$374K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.32M
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$1.31M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM MARSH | DIRECTOR | 7 | $9K |
| CONSTANCE WEAVER | TREASURER | 2 | $3K |
| MICHAEL ROCHE | GENERAL SUPT | 2 | $2K |
| EDWARD WING | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1K |
board members · 17
- ALAN RUDGERS — PRESIDENT
- ALTON RUDGERS — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA HOPKINS — DIRECTOR
- CINDY GRANGER — DIRECTOR
- DIANA HENRY — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- GREG VAN SLYKE — DIRECTOR
- HOLLY HARWOOD — DIRECTOR
- JAMES BRICK — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE SCHREIBER — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GOOD — DIRECTOR
- JOHN O'HARE — DIRECTOR
- JONAH BROUGHTON — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW SAGE — DIRECTOR
- NEAL COX — VICE-PRESIDE
- PATRICIA GILBERTSON — SECRETARY
- VELMA SEEWALDT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 4H Partner — Collaborates with 4H for joint livestock events including hogs, sheep, and beef at the fair.
- ARC Partner — Received second-place award in Class #3 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- American Legion Partner — Received second-place award in Class #4 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Barbara Raymond Partner — Superintendent of the Open Talent Show
- Business or organization sponsoring a contestant Partner — Sponsors individual contestants in the Fair Queen competition.
- Creekside Partner — Received first-place award in Class #2 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Partners for Prevention Partner — Received third-place award in Class #1 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Pike Fairgrounds Partner — Host site for the Wyoming County Fair events.
- Renee Partner — Point of contact for coordinating participation in the Firemen’s Parade.
- TA Creations Partner — Received third-place award in Class #2 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Wyoming County Dairy Partner — Received second-place award in Class #2 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Wyoming County Health Dept Partner — Received third-place award in Class #4 of the Commercial Exhibitors Awards at the 2025 fair.
- Wyoming County Historian Partner — Participated as a commercial exhibitor in Class #1 at the 2025 fair.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Agricultural Education for Community Engagementmethodology: agricultural-educationBy using agricultural education as a core programming element, the organization informs and engages the community, fostering public understanding of farming and rural life because experiential learning during events like the fair creates accessible entry points for civic participation.
- Competitive Exhibitions to Promote Excellence and Engagementmethodology: competitive_exhibitionBy hosting competitive events in horticulture and agriculture, the organization encourages skill development and public demonstration of best practices because recognition and peer comparison motivate higher quality participation and knowledge sharing.
- Inclusive Participation to Broaden Community Involvementmethodology: open_access_inclusionBy removing barriers such as age limits and sponsorship requirements (while still leveraging sponsorships to connect local businesses), the organization increases community ownership and engagement because open access fosters wider participation and strengthens local ties.