The Board of Director of the Contra Costa Event Park, Home of the Contra Costa County Fair announce their search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Current CEO Joe Brengle announced that he would be retiring at the end of June 2025. According to the minutes from the January 15 Board meeting, Brengle made the announcement during the meeting saying July 4, 2025 would be his last day.
The full description o the position, salary and application process is now available online or can be picked up at the Fair Administration Office, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch, CA 94509.
According to the packet:
In addition to the Annual Fair, the CEO leads the planning, organization, recruitment, and management of the Contra Costa Event Parks facility rental program (Interim Events), along with negotiating and facilitating long term rental agreements. Key areas of focus for the CEO include administration and management, financial oversite, strategic planning, marketing, facility maintenance and improvements, community outreach, public relations and more. The CEO is responsible for complying with all state, county and local laws and regulations that apply to the DAA. The CEO attends all Board Meetings and is responsible for the development of the agenda and minutes. The CEO solicits sponsorships, grants, and donations of funds or services to support the success and growth of the facility.
The CEO attends all Heritage Foundation (Fairs Non-Profit) meetings and acts as a liaison between the Heritage Foundation and the Fair Board of Directors
- $8,630 – $10,567 Monthly Salary Range (Exempt Position)
- Part of the State of California Employment Program
- Filing Deadline: Until Filled (Spring 2025)
The Contra Costa Event Park, Home of the Contra Costa County Fair, is an 80 acre multi-purpose event facility located in the East Bay of California with an annual budget of over $1.5 million. Managed by a dedicated CEO and an overseen by a nine-member governor appointed Board of Directors, the facility is a vital hub for the community, providing both entertainment and support in time of need.
The facility features three major event buildings offering over 24,000 square feet of indoor space, as well as several large grass areas offering over 335,000 square feet of outdoor space, along with 3,000 seat grandstand, and 1,500 parking spaces. In addition to the annual Contra Costa County Fair, the facility is host to a variety of community and private events year-round in addition to several permanent rentals including weekly flea market, roller skating rink, RV Park, and speedway (auto dirt track).
The annual Contra Costa County Fair (May 15 – 18, 2025) is host to over 30,000 fairgoers, and features youth and adult competitive exhibits, youth livestock show and auction raising over $500,000 going back to the youth for the sale of their market animals. The fair also features a full carnival, educational exhibits, hands-on activities, both local and tribute bands as well as fair food and commercial vendors.
