named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
Agricultural Exhibits
Showcase for locally grown fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, field crops (cotton, hay, grain), with competitive judging.
Clothing & Handwork Exhibits
Competition for new garments, junior clothing, children's clothing, and knitted items.
Exhibit Hall Entries
A program for community members to enter and display their creations in various categories, including agriculture, horticulture, fine arts, crafts, and culinary arts, with judging and awards.
Fine Arts Exhibits
Competition for paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor), sketches (pencil, ink), charcoal, pastels, photography, and sculpture for adult, junior, and professional artists.
Food & Food Preparation Exhibits
Competition for baked goods (breads, cookies, cakes, pies), candies, canned fruits and vegetables, preserves, jellies, pickles, relishes, and dried foods.
Hobbies & Crafts Exhibits
Showcase for handmade articles such as woodwork, clocks, stained glass, jewelry, decoupage, taxidermy, dolls, stuffed animals, china paintings, plastic mesh crafts, tole painting, lamps, stone & bead art, wall hangings & wreaths, ceramics, fabric art, models, needle craft, and various collections.
Horticulture Exhibits
Display and competition for cultivated plants, including roses, bulbs, annuals, perennials, vines, trees, shrubs, houseplants, cacti, succulents, and orchids.
Native American Arts & Crafts
Exhibition and competition for traditional and contemporary Native American arts, including basketry, beadwork, pottery, woven materials, silver work, cultural items, paintings, and drawings.
Photography Exhibits
Competition for black & white and color photography, including portraits, nature, abstract, action, and collages, across digital, film, and smart device categories.
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Annual La Paz County Fair Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes and hosts the La Paz County Fair annually, providing a platform for community engagement and showcasing local agriculture and education. The next event is scheduled for March 12–14, 2026.
- Cash Prize AwardsAwards a cash prize of $50 to the overall ribbon point winner in both the Adult and Junior Divisions during the La Paz County Fair, encouraging participation and competition.
- Exhibit Hall Operations Community Festival & Event OrganizationOperates an exhibit hall during the La Paz County Fair, allowing participants to showcase their entries, with a drop-off date for entries set for March 11, 2026.
- Livestock Judging Events Youth Livestock Auctions & ExhibitionsHosts livestock judging events for small stock, swine, sheep, and beef, including a 4-H opening program, as part of the La Paz County Fair.
- Youth Agricultural and Educational Facility Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill DevelopmentProvides a facility for youth in La Paz County to engage in agricultural and educational activities, fostering learning and development in these areas.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Fostering community engagement through vendor participation community_event_with_vendor_participation unique to this orgThe organization relies on active vendor participation to create a vibrant and engaging community event experience, thereby drawing in and connecting community members.
- Inclusive local participation with residency flexibility local_residency_requirement_with_exceptions unique to this orgThe organization primarily requires exhibitors to be residents of La Paz County and surrounding areas, but also allows non-residents who produce exhibits within this geographic scope to participate, ensuring broad local involvement while accommodating seasonal residents.
- Merit-based judging using the Danish System danish_system_judging unique to this orgThe organization employs the Danish System for judging entries, which evaluates each entry on its individual merit rather than in direct competition with others, promoting a focus on quality and achievement.
- Youth development through agricultural and educational programming youth_development_through_agriculture unique to this orgThe organization supports youth development by offering agricultural and educational programs, which are designed to promote active community engagement among younger generations.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$708K
Contributions & grants$357K50%
Program service revenue$348K49%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$698K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$751K
Cash$287K
Investments$0
Liabilities$312
Net assets$751K
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 8
- DENNIS PIPINS — TRUSTEE
- JUANITA LEARN — TRUSTEE
- KEITH LEARN — VICE PRESIDE
- MIKE BAILEY — TRUSTEE
- RENEE DRENNAN — SECRETARY/TR
- RICHARD SILVA SR — DIRECTOR
- SHANNON NARANJO — DIRECTOR
- STEWART BENNETT — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Adam the Great Partner — Provides comedy magic entertainment at the fair.
- City of Fun Amusements Partner — Provides amusement rides at the fair.
- La Paz County Government — Co-listed as certificate holder with the Fair Association for vendor insurance requirements.
- La Paz Youth Livestock Partner — Links to La Paz Youth Livestock website.
- Linda Hulet Partner — Performs as "Clown of Many Faces" at the fair.
- Micro Mania Partner — Provides midget wrestling entertainment at the fair.
- Miss LPC Scholarship Org Partner — Links to the Miss LPC Scholarship Org Facebook page.
- Parker Youth Pageants Partner — Presents the Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Teen Miss La Paz County pageants at the fair.