Online Applications are Now Being Accepted for the 2024 California Mid-State Fair Junior Fairboard

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – Online applications are now being accepted for the Fair’s “Junior

Fairboard” volunteer program. The California Mid-State Fair Junior Fairboard consists of young

people between 16 and 25 years of age living in San Luis Obispo County. Members assist with

the day-to-day operations of the annual Fair, including events such as assisting in livestock and

equestrian support, pageant set up, public judging, market research and any other

duties/committees as assigned by Fair Staff, management, or Fair Board. In addition, members

help in the livestock area during weigh in and auction day, act as ushers in the Main

Grandstand, and scan tickets.

Junior Fairboard members receive a jacket/t-shirt (to be worn at all Main Grandstand events and

all committee activities), a photo ID badge granting admission to the Fair, meal tickets

redeemable at designated California Mid-State Fair food venders and one (1) free guest pass

per night valid for Main Grandstand events (upon artist approval).

Applications are due by Friday, June 28, 2024 and can be found online at

www.MidStateFair.com. Applicants will be interviewed and voted on by a committee comprised

of Junior Fairboard officers and the Board of Directors Junior Fairboard Committee. If selected,

members are required to attend all Junior Fairboard meetings, participate in at least one (1)

committee, attend all committee meetings and events, as well as attend all Main Grandstand

events as an usher.

The 2024 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17 through July 28 and this year’s theme is “Wide

Open Spaces!”. Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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