February 22 - 24, Monday* - Wednesday, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura

March 15 - 17, Monday* - Wednesday, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey

*Maintenance Mania Monday is an optional day of certification testing and focused training. The following two days offer everything from a trade show and seminars, to hands-on workshops, and just-for-fun friendly competitions.

What is Maintenance Mania? Maintenance Mania is a three-day certification and training event open to all California district agricultural fairs, county fairs, citrus fruit fairs, the California State Fair, and all Western Fair Association fair and service members.

Participation in Maintenance Mania is free and includes lunches and dinner Wednesday night. Take a look at 2010's schedule of events.

Who Should Attend? Anyone and everyone involved with or interested in fairground maintenance and safety is encouraged to attend. Whether you're a long-time fair employee or a relative newbie, Maintenance Mania has something for you.

Maintenance Mania instructors include experts from California Fair Services Authority, California Construction Authority, the Division of Fairs and Expositions, and the fairs themselves.

Ready to Register?

Register online, or mail or fax your registration:
Attn: Kristina Woolley
Maintenance Mania 2010
Kern County Fair
1142 South P Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Fax: 661/833-4938

Note: Space in all Certification sessions is limited; pre-registration is required. Priority is given to those who sign up for all three days. First come, first served.

If you have any questions about the event, she's also the one to contact, maintenance@kerncountyfair.com, along with Charlie Wiglesworth ~ CFSA, cwiglesworth@cfsa.org, 916/263-6183; Ron Murphy ~ Ventura County Fair, rmurphy@venturacountyfair.org,
805/804-1392; or Ken Scheeler ~ Shasta District Fair, 530/378-6797.

Discount Lodging
We've lined up the Ventura Beach Marriott for the Ventura event and the Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort for Monterey. Remember to say you're with Maintenance Mania to get the discount rate.

Take a look at photos of last year's event!