Projects

 

Port-O Cool Units & Big Ass Fans – 2000-2007

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

With fairtime temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees daily, keeping both livestock and fairgoers cool has been a long time struggle for fair management.  The addition of 15 Port-O Cools and installation of large fans has offered a cooling solution. Cost: $61,693

Livestock Pavilion – 2004

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

   A structure was built over the existing Ag Park to become new fairtime livestock show rings and house additional portable horse stalls during the interim period.  This building has aided in a financial windfall of stall revenue in the interim.  Also, it has enhanced the Equestrian Center assets for interested horse events. Cost: $750,000

Skybox – 2000

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

   The skybox was a joint project with the fair that combine the Revenue Generating Program award of $200,000 and sale of seats on the deck for the annual concert series.  This structure also included two new concession stands and home for the “Voice of the Fair” located on the midway deck. Cost: $453,774  

Equestrian Center Additions – Practice Arena – 2002

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

With the many on-going improvements to the equestrian facilities, the CMSF has become a national recognized premier venue.  Now referred to in the interim as the Paso Robles Event Center, people travel nation-wide to partake in events and enjoy the facilities. Cost: $490,000

Oak Tree Parking Lot/Property – 2001

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

The additional land purchased by the CMSFHF created a much needed parking lot expansion.  The “Oak Tree Lot” as it is currently known, is home to all VIP reserved parking. Cost: $150,000

Covered Equestrian Center – 2000

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

    With the addition of the covered arena, the fair has flourished in interim rentals.  Past and current national horse shows that have been held include: ~ Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association Futurity ~ Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association Derby ~ National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby ~ National Reined Cow Horse Association Classic…

Still Exhibits Display – On-Going

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

From quilt racks to mannequins to chick incubators to veggie display carts, no task is to small for the CMSFHF! Cost: $12,500

Shell Gate Crossing Guard – 1999

By Heritage Foundation | January 13, 2016

With many of the junior livestock exhibitors staying at the local hotels located across the street from the fairgrounds, there had always been a concern for child safety when crossing the busy street.  Each year the CMSFHF pays for the city to install a crosswalk and for on-ground security to supervise. Cost: $7800 /year  

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CMSF Heritage Foundation

P.O. Box 8
Paso Robles, CA  93447

Phone: (805) 238-3745

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New Barn Construction Underway!

By Heritage Foundation | Oct 12, 2016

The CMSF Heritage Foundation’s newest addition to the fairgrounds is a new livestock barn.  We said goodbye to the old barns and broke ground on the new at the end of September 2016. This new facility will be 64,000 square feet under cover and will be the home to 4-H & FFA exhibitors beginning at…

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Pole Barn Donation & Market Place – 2000

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

Originally used for an educational, interactive livestock area, this barn was moved in 2003 to the south end of the fairgrounds.  Currently, it hosts the Market Place, a celebration of local foods, where the fairgoer experiences premium wines, olive oil sampling and chef demonstrations. Cost: $36,619

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Equipment – On-going

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

The CMSFHF has contributed numerous pieces of equipment to the betterment of the facility.  This Case tractor is just one example. Other pieces include a water truck, mules, forklift and tractor implements. Cost: $38,500

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Commercial Building #3 – 2007

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

This structure hosts commercial exhibitors with a western flare during the annual fair.  In the interim it has served as a show ring for the Cal Poly Western Bonanza junior livestock show and to house horse stalls for the various equestrian events. Cost: $648,990

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Section 8 Grandstand – 2007

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

Completed in conjunction with the Heritage Building, this section of bleachers feature 480 seats.  Regular membership tickets are located in this section with the remaining seats being sold to the general public through the fair box office. Cost: $400,870

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Heritage Foundation Building – 2007

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

The newest addition to the fairgrounds, this structure features two concession stands, a VIP suite, premium deck seating to the concert venue, and is home to the CMSFHF office. Cost: $1,281,664

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Equestrian Center Restroom Remodel – 2007

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

Cost: $101,000

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Equestrian Center Additional Stalls – 2006

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

Cost: $219,788

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Equestrian Center Seating – 2006

By Heritage Foundation | Jan 13, 2016

Cost: $134,538

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