Program 2016

PRESIDENTS WELCOME
Bob Lilley
President
The California Mid State Fair Staff and Board of
Directors would like to welcome you to the 70th
annual Fair in Paso Robles July 20-31, 2016. This
year’s theme, “The Adventure Continues……Saving
the Planet One Fair at a Time”, showcases
the community coming together for fun, family,
friendship, education, entertainment, and a celebration
of our long standing western heritage.
Top notch entertainment, agricultural activities, and the spirit of competition will
be highlighted during this year’s Fair. The Fair’s mission to preserve, promote,
and showcase agriculture and the traditions of San Luis Obispo County will be
met with competitive livestock and horse shows, and an expanded Rodeo line-up.
Grandstand and free stage entertainment will feature some of the biggest names
in the business.
This year also represents a significant change in leadership for the California Mid
State Fair and Paso Robles Event Center. Long term Chief Executive Officer Vivian
Robertson retired in 2015, creating a nationwide search for a new CEO. The Board
of Directors and Staff would like to thank Pat Kress, 2016 Interim CEO, for her
service and welcome new CEO, Michael Bradley, who will lead the organization
into the future.
The hard work of the staff, dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and the Board of
Directors all contribute to making the “Biggest Little Fair Anywhere” a huge success.
Bob Lilley, Board President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Robert Lilley
Atascadero
Vice President
Chris Darway
David Baldwin
Robert Boneso
Mark Borjon
Jeanne Dugger
Dee Lacey
Karl Wittstrom
Greer Woodruff
Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande
Paso Robles
Creston
Paso Robles
Paso Robles
Paso Robles
Templeton
www.midstatefair.com
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