Join the Board

The DC State Fair is seeking to recruit new members to its Board of Directors. 

The DC State Fair is a free showcase of the District’s agricultural, culinary, and artistic talents. As a 100 percent volunteer-run organization, we rely on the dedication of our local community to sustain the Fair throughout the year by serving on our board. 

The DC State Fair Board of Directors is an active board, meaning members of the Board are directly involved in the planning of the DC State Fair. Board members are volunteers and function in a leadership role to organize the annual Fair (held each September) and support ongoing fundraising activities. Board members serve for three year terms. 

Requirements / Expectations:

  • Passion for DC and its history, culture, talents, and residents

  • District of Columbia residency preferred, but Maryland and Virginia residents are also encouraged to apply 

  • Availability for one to two board meetings per month (some meetings are in-person, others are virtual), with more frequent meetings in the immediate run-up to the Fair

  • Availability to attend and support fundraising activities throughout the year (one to three events)

  • Significant time commitment in the weeks leading up to and following the fair, which is generally held the weekend following Labor Day

  • Full-day availability on the day of the Fair and often the day prior or after the Fair

  • Experience in event planning and logistics, communications, community engagement, and/or fundraising highly desirable, as is knowledge of the DC events community and the agricultural, culinary, and art scenes

Board roles include:

  • Communications

  • Community Outreach

  • Contests

  • Development (Including Vendor Management)

  • Education

  • Infrastructure & Sustainability

  • Programming

Questions may be directed to membership@dcstatefair.org.