Programs

  • The Great Frederick Fair

    THE FOLLOWING ARE STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR CARRYING OUR OUR MISSION:THE FAIR MUST BE THE PREMIER SHOWCASE FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.THE FAIR'S CORE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASSES THE EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, FARM, GARDEN, AND HANDMADE GOODS, WHILE ENCOURAGING IMPROVEMENTS IN TECHNIQUES OF PRODUCTION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THROUGH A SYSTEM OF AWARDS.EDUCATION IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS AND YOUTH AT LARGE WITH A MEANS OF LEARNING BY DOING AND SHOWING TO THE PUBLIC THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.PARTNERSHIPS WITH 4H, FFA, AND THE AG COMMUNITY WILL PROMOTE AG LITERACY AND AG CAREER PATHS.THE FAIR IS IN A UNIQUE POSITION TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC, AND IS A LEADER IN THIS EFFORT.WE MUST CONDUCT OUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS IN A BUSINESS LIKE MANNER.PRODUCE THE ANNUAL GREAT FREDERICK FAIR.THE FAIR SHALL FACILITATE THE DISPLAY OF IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY AND ADVANCES IN THE TECHNOLOGY OF AGRICULTURE.THE FAIR SHALL PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURES PROMOTIONS.THE FAIR SHALL GENERATE RESOURCES FROM ADMISSIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, CARNIVAL ATTRACTIONS, PARKING, COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS, PREMIUM LISTS, MEMORABILIA, RECREATIONAL AGRICULTURE, AND NON FAIR RENTAL OF FACILITIES.THE FAIR SHALL STRIVE TO COLLECT SPONSORSHIPS, STATE APPROPRIATIONS, PRIVATE GRANTS AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC FUNDING AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT OUR EDUCATIONAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENDEAVORS.WE SHALL PROMOTE A YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKETOUR FACILITY SHALL BE A MULTI-USE COMPLEX OF QUALITY STRUCTURES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE FAIR AND THE AG COMMUNITY.WHILE THE FAIR MAINTAINS AN AGRICULTURAL FOCUS, WE ENCOURAGE AND WELCOME INVOLVEMENT BY ALL.PROTECT AND STRENGHTHEN OUR TAX FREE STATUS.
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    Dates
    Nov 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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  • Program 1 [2025]

    THE FOLLOWING ARE STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR CARRYING OUR OUR MISSION:THE FAIR MUST BE THE PREMIER SHOWCASE FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.THE FAIR'S CORE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASSES THE EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, FARM, GARDEN, AND HANDMADE GOODS, WHILE ENCOURAGING IMPROVEMENTS IN TECHNIQUES OF PRODUCTION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THROUGH A SYSTEM OF AWARDS.EDUCATION IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS AND YOUTH AT LARGE WITH A MEANS OF LEARNING BY DOING AND SHOWING TO THE PUBLIC THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.PARTNERSHIPS WITH 4H, FFA, AND THE AG COMMUNITY WILL PROMOTE AG LITERACY AND AG CAREER PATHS.THE FAIR IS IN A UNIQUE POSITION TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC, AND IS A LEADER IN THIS EFFORT.WE MUST CONDUCT OUR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS IN A BUSINESS LIKE MANNER.PRODUCE THE ANNUAL GREAT FREDERICK FAIR.THE FAIR SHALL FACILITATE THE DISPLAY OF IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY AND ADVANCES IN THE TECHNOLOGY OF AGRICULTURE.THE FAIR SHALL PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURES PROMOTIONS.THE FAIR SHALL GENERATE RESOURCES FROM ADMISSIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, CARNIVAL ATTRACTIONS, PARKING, COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS, PREMIUM LISTS, MEMORABILIA, RECREATIONAL AGRICULTURE, AND NON FAIR RENTAL OF FACILITIES.THE FAIR SHALL STRIVE TO COLLECT SPONSORSHIPS, STATE APPROPRIATIONS, PRIVATE GRANTS AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC FUNDING AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT OUR EDUCATIONAL AND AGRICULTURAL ENDEAVORS.WE SHALL PROMOTE A YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKETOUR FACILITY SHALL BE A MULTI-USE COMPLEX OF QUALITY STRUCTURES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE FAIR AND THE AG COMMUNITY.WHILE THE FAIR MAINTAINS AN AGRICULTURAL FOCUS, WE ENCOURAGE AND WELCOME INVOLVEMENT BY ALL.PROTECT AND STRENGHTHEN OUR TAX FREE STATUS.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2025
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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