Orleans County Fair Association

Organization Overview

Orleans County Fair Association is located in Barton, VT. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (N52) the organization is classified as: Fairs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orleans County Fair Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.

For the year ending 10/2023, Orleans County Fair Association generated $389.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $361.8k during the year ending 10/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA), FOUNDED IN 1867, IN BARTON, VERMONT, WAS FORMED OF LOCAL FARMERS AND BUSINESSMAN WHO WANTED TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO SOCIALIZE AND CELEBRATE AT AN ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR. THE FAIR IS NOW HELD EACH YEAR IN AUGUST. THE OCFA CONTINUES TO EMBRACE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND HAS GROWN TO MEET THE 21ST CENTRY WITH EVENTS THAT APPEAL TO ALL AGES. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUT COMMUNITY, STATE, AND THE MANY VISITORS, OCFA INTENDS TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS THAT WILL KEEP PEOPLE COMING BACK TO THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR YEARS TO COME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR. THE OCFA CONTINUES TO EMBRACE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY AND HAS GROWN TO MEET THE 21ST CENTRY WITH EVENTS THAT APPEAL TO ALL AGES. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUT COMMUNITY, STATE, AND THE MANY VISITORS, OCFA INTENDS TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS THAT WILL KEEP PEOPLE COMING BACK TO THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR YEARS TO COME.


THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) HOLDS SEVERAL SMALLER EVENTS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. DURING THE YEAR THE OCFA HOSTS SEVERAL HORSE SHOWS INCLUDING THE GRAND LIPIZZAN STALLION SHOW, CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE SHOWS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SPONSORED AND RELATED EVENTS.


4TH OF JULY EVENT. THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) CELEBRATES JULY 4TH WITH AN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL, HORSE PULLING, AND GYMKHANA. LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS ARE INVITED TO OPEN THE DAY WITH A PROPER FLAG RAISING CEREMONY IN ORDER TO SHOW THEM OUR HONOR AND RESPECT AS WELL AS OUR COUNTRY. THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATES IN THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE THAT ENDS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE OCFA ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBEQUE. THE OCFA PROVIDES GAMES FOR ALL AGES.


MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. THE ORLEANS COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION (OCFA) WITH AN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL, HORSE PULLING, AND GYMKHANA. LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS OPEN THE DAY WITH A PROPER FLAG RAISING CEREMONY TO DEMONSTRATE OUR HONOR AND RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES THE END OF WINTER AND THE COMING OF SPRING BY BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Roy Amey
Farm Bureau
$0
Sonia Maxwell Ashman
Director At
$0
Lindy Birch
Farm Bureau
$0
Amy Braun
Director/sto
$0
Jenn Chesney
Director At
$0
George Churchill
Stockholder/
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $47,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$47,000
Total Program Service Revenue$342,926
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $389,926

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