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2010 FAIR INFORMATION

BENTON COUNTY FAIR 

** AUGUST 18 - 22, 2010 **

Admission:  7 years and older = $5.00 each

                   6 and under are Free

Carnival Armbands Every Night

 

All Information for the 2010 Benton County Fair is now loaded in the

appropriate department.  Click on the links to fine the information and

classes for the divisions you wish to enter.

 

 
Media Sponsors

             

 
Livestock

If you have livestock questions, please contact the following superintendents.

Beef:                      Robert Smith   479-752-7364      Bob Shofner   479-640-0810

Dairy                       Tim Crawley   479-549-2893      Tara Farriester   479-644-5911   

Sheep                        Viloa Dixon   479-524-3820      Leroy Connolly   479-426-4257 

Swine                          Scott Belts   479-721-5253

Mkt Goats        Mary Farriester   479-787-5874      Cindy Philpott   479-531-2723

Dairy Goats           Cathy Brown   479-359-3436

You may also contact Charlene Newell, Livestock Committee Chairperson 479-644-5859

Thank you for your cooperation with all of the new changes for the 2010 B.C. Fair.

 

 

 

 
Upcoming Events

Fan Fair Ars & Crafts Festival

October 2010

Click on link for Exhibitor Application

 

DATES for 2010 Benton County Fair August 18th thru August 22. 

 FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 
Fundraising Begins

DID YOU KNOW?

  • The Benton County Fair is a 501C Non-Profit Organization that receives no federal or local funding.  All funding is a direct result of proceeds from the Annual Fair in September, facility rental income, and private donations.
  • The cost to maintain fairground operations is over $210,000 annually!  The majority of expenses are driven by utility costs and insurance coverage for a multimillion dollar facility.  
  • 2007-2008 revenue was down $70,000 due to the inclement weather consisting of two hurricanes that hit during the week of the fair, impacting attendance drastically.  The combined cost of fair, facility operating expenses, real estate purchases from years past and the lost revenue has resulted in an accumulated $200,000 debt.   
  • Our Benton County Fair is rated as the #1 County Fair in Arkansas. 

 Funding for the Benton County Fairgrounds is an immediate issue.  As residents of Benton County, we must face the realization of this very serious financial shortfall.  We are asking for your immediate support to secure the future of the Benton County Fairgrounds for the next generations, through an organized capital fundraiser. 

 

Your Fair is rich in tradition for so many families in Benton County and needs your support now to continue this legacy for future generations. Simply put, we are asking you to generously join us in addressing the need and supporting the solution.  Funds raised will be used for debt reduction, capital improvements, and operating expenses.  This will allow Benton County Fairgrounds to continue in community service programs, securing equipment, facility construction and continued improvements to attract individuals, businesses, organizations and events to the Benton County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.

 

There are several ways that you can help as a business, or corporate sponsor, or an individual donation. 

By contributing an Annual Donation, you or your business will be recognized and celebrated on our Wall

of Fame at the Benton County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.

 

Sponsorship/Donation             Business                Individual  

Gold                              $ 1,000                    $ 500

Silver                            $    500                    $ 250

Bronze                          $    250                    $ 100

 

DONATION METHODS:

Please consider a donation of any size.  All donations are tax deductible. 

 

·         A receipt with Tax ID # will be provided for all donations.

·         Supporting filings required for donations are available for businesses.

·         Make Check out to BCFA and mail to:

-   Bank of Gravette, 192 E. Centerton Blvd., PO Box 67, Centerton, AR 72712          

 ATTN:  ·   Benton County Fairgrounds Fund

 

      Pay Pal by visiting http://www.bentoncountyfairar.org/ 

-   Pay Pal is a secure payment method which allows you to use your credit card online to place your charitable donation. 

 

 

 
BCFA Misson Statement

Benton County Fair Association

The Benton County Fair receives no federal or municipal funding.  All funding is a direct result of facility rentals, private donations and proceeds from the September Fair. 

Mission Statement

A charitable, tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) organization is dedicated to promoting youth development and respect for cultural diversity.  The mission of the Benton County Fair is to provide the best county fair possible for all residence of Benton County. It provides a gathering place for all communities to showcase their products and skills. It creates educational, social, cultural and economic opportunities to preserve and promote agriculture and traditions of both ends of the county. The Benton County Fair provides the most valuable, educational and entertaining experience that resources will allow.  Supporting 4-H, FFA, FCCLA and Youth of Benton County to showcase project work, Crafts, Baking, canning, gardening and livestock to the general public. 

 

Operations of the fairgrounds facilities year round are to serve the community by providing multipurpose facilities for both public and private events in a responsible manner generating economic stimulation and tourism development in this community.  In carrying out the purpose of the Benton County Fair, policies and activities will be guided by the rules of the Fair Board. Provide agricultural and educational experiences and support to the agricultural community and the general public.