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activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administering Scholarship Programs MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization awards scholarships to youth, with $144,500 distributed to 23 youth in 2025, and plans to award multiple scholarships in 2026, including renewable awards totaling up to $20,000 and $12,000.
- Awarding Scholarships to Youth MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization awards scholarships to youth, with $144,500 distributed to 23 youth in 2025, and plans to award multiple scholarships in 2026, including renewable awards totaling up to $20,000 and $12,000.
- Canned Food Drive MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceOrganizes a canned food drive where attendees receive free admission for donating 5 cans of food or non-perishable food items, benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank.
- Communication Contest MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceOrganizes a communication contest as part of its fair activities.
- Community Stage for Performers MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceProvides a community stage with one-hour time slots each day of the fair for groups such as bands, dance groups, martial arts groups, and school groups to perform, offering free admission to accepted performers.
- Competitive Creative Arts and Crafts Exhibits MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceOrganizes competitive creative entries for various items such as quilts, jams, cakes, art, photography, baking, and woodworking, utilizing an online entry system for participants.
- Educational Field Trips MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceOffers free field trips to public, private, and home schools, providing access to animal exhibits, educational areas like Farm Tours, Farmer for a Day, and the Safety Zone, as well as other exhibits such as sewing, photography, and school art.
- Facilitating Youth Agricultural Competitions and Auctions MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization hosts competitive livestock and small stock shows, including large and small stock auctions, and an ag mechanics silent auction, providing a platform for youth to exhibit and sell their projects to fund education and future agricultural endeavors.
- Facilitating Youth Competitions and Auctions MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization hosts various competitive events for youth, including livestock and small stock shows, ag mechanics silent auctions, and creative entries for items like quilts and art. These activities culminate in annual auctions where youth can sell their projects to fund future endeavors and education.
- Implementing Community Engagement Programs MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization runs a "Read to Ride" program for K-6 students to earn free carnival rides and organizes a canned food drive where donations grant free fair admission, benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank.
- Managing Fair Operations and Regulations MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization manages the operational aspects of the fair, including offering sponsorship opportunities, providing diverse food vendors, and enforcing rules of conduct to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all visitors.
- Offering Educational Programs and Field Trips MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization provides free field trips for public, private, and home schools, granting access to animal exhibits, educational areas like Farm Tours and Farmer for a Day, and other exhibits such as sewing, photography, and school art.
- Operating Carnival Rides and Attractions MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe fair operates a variety of carnival rides and attractions for attendees, including the Crown Carousel, Firehouse, Giant Wheel, Hawaiian Express, Invader, Jumbo Dumbo, Kite Flyer, Mardi Gras Funhouse, Nemo Swings, and Nightmare Dark ride.
- Organizing Creative and Competitive Exhibits MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization manages competitive creative entries for various items such as quilts, jams, cakes, art, photography, and woodworking, utilizing an online entry system for submissions.
- Organizing a Canned Food Drive MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization hosts a canned food drive during the fair, offering free admission to attendees who donate 5 cans of food or non-perishable food items, with proceeds benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank.
- Organizing and Hosting the Maricopa County Fair MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceAnnually organizes and hosts the Maricopa County Fair, attracting over 70,000 visitors, featuring a carnival with various rides, diverse food vendors, free entertainment across multiple stages, and a range of exhibits and competitions.
- Organizing and Hosting the Maricopa County Fair MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization plans and hosts the annual Maricopa County Fair, attracting over 70,000 visitors. This includes scheduling the fair dates, managing set-up, and providing a diverse range of attractions and activities for attendees.
- Organizing and Hosting the Maricopa County Fair MARICOPA COUNTY FAIR INCdirect serviceThe organization annually hosts the Maricopa County Fair, attracting over 70,000 visitors, featuring a carnival with various rides, diverse food vendors, free entertainment across multiple stages, and a range of demonstrations and activities.