Board of Directors

Guiding the Future of the Fairgrounds

“The Golden State” – rich in history, resources and innovation. California’s fairgrounds are recreational, cultural and educational gathering centers. Here at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, we are proud to celebrate the agriculture, industry and ingenuity that are found right here in our community.

We serve all San Diego County residents and are affiliated with the State of California. However, we are a self-funded entity, meaning we do not receive taxpayer dollars to cover our operations.

Here’s the team guiding the 22nd District Agricultural Association.

Board of Directors

Operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, an institution of the State of California, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is governed by a nine-member board, all appointed by the Governor. Each serves a four-year term.

The Board meets monthly, and appoints a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is charged with the day-to-day operation of the facilities.

Meeting notices, agendas and supporting documents are posted as required by the California Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.

Correspondence is forwarded to the board on a weekly basis. Correspondence is considered public and is included in the monthly board packet.

BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

22nd DAA Board of Directors

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Del Mar, CA 92014

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Frederick Schenk
President

Michael Gelfand
1st Vice President

G. Joyce Rowland
2nd Vice President

Mark Arabo
Board Member

Lisa Barkett
Board Member

Phil Blair
Board Member

Kathlyn Mead Board Member

Don Mosier
Board Member

Sam Nejabat Board Member

Carlene Moore
Secretary/Treasurer
CEO

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association on behalf of the State of California. The District’s nine-member board is appointed by the Governor and meets monthly, typically on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Meeting dates are subject to change.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Meeting agendas and all notices are posted on this website, delmarfairgrounds.com, as required by the California Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.

MEETING DOCUMENTS

STATE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

Gavin Newsom
Governor
State of California

Karen Ross
Agriculture Secretary
California Department
of Food & Agriculture

Catherine Blakespear
Senator
California State Senate
District 38

Tasha Boerner
Assembly Member
California State Assembly
77th District

AFFILIATIONS

The Del Mar Fairgrounds and the San Diego County Fair are part of the California Network of Fairs, overseen by the State of California under the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA).

SERVING ALL CITIES & COMMUNITIES OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY