The Florida State Fair Authority is a dedicated group of individuals which oversees the operations of the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Florida State Fair.

Since 1995, the Florida State Fair Authority has been under the administration of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson leads the Authority, which oversees the Florida State Fairgrounds and the annual Florida State Fair.

The mission of the Florida State Fairgrounds is to create positive entertainment experiences through:

     * The annual Florida State Fair;
     * A variety of year-round events;
     * Quality competitive programs;
     * A commitment to agriculture, education and community service; and
     * A focus on new opportunities.


2007-2008 Florida State Fair Authority Members:

      Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner of Agriculture

      A.D. "Sandy" MacKinnon, Chairman

      Charles C. "Chuck" Pesano, Executive Director

                        Jack Amor 
                        William E. Bowman
                        Charles Bruno
                        Jack Butcher 
                        Doyle E. Carlton III 
                        Bernie Gellerman 
                        Preston Henn 
                        Lisa Jensen
                        Marcia Lightsey
                        George H. Lorton
                        Olin Mott 
                        John Nicolette 
                        Louis B. Parrish 
                        Lee Roy Selmon 
                        Linda Syfrett  
                        Robert M. Thomas
                        Joe Voskerichian 
                        Kevin White