Late last week, the Yolo County Fair Board ended its contract with Bart Vannucci to serve as CEO.
"We thank him (Vannucci) for his many years of dedicated service to our community," a Yolo County Fair Board press release read. "We will have no additional comment on this personnel mater."
As a replacement, the board appointed its Chair Elaine Yamaguchi to serve as interim CEO. The position is unpaid, and the Board will be seeking a permanent CEO in the future.
Under the Acting CEO's leadership, the 2023 Yolo County Fair will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 20.
According to the release, the annual Opening Night Gala event will be canceled for this year.
"We plan for the Fair to provide all the fun we have enjoyed in the past," the release read. "Our Fair continues to be the largest and oldest free gate fair in California."
The first Yolo County Fair was held in the late summer of 1893 with horse racing being the main event. The Fair continued for several years until pari-mutuel horse racing was outlawed. The Yolo County Fair was incorporated in 1935.
Records indicate that the fair was expanded to include a horse show in 1936 and an industrial show the following year.
The current 55-acre fairgrounds site, which was the former "Blowers Ranch," is located at 1250 E Gum Ave.
The Board and Staff appreciate the community's support and look forward to seeing everyone at the Fair.
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