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As of October 23, 2026, The Fairgrounds has no open roles listed.

About The Fairgrounds

A truly unique facility; located just 20 minutes south of Buffalo! Over 265 acres with something for everyone, no matter what time of year including the annual Erie County Fair, Fairgrounds Festival of Lights, Buffalo Raceway, Event Center, Hamburg Gaming, Agricultural Discovery Center and Showplex. Owned by the Erie County Agricultural Society, a private not-for-profit membership corporation. The Society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York, established in 1819. The Society does not recieve funding from New York State or from the County of Erie. The basic purpose of the Erie County Agricultural Society, is to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State. The annual Erie County Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of Western New York, and where appropriate, those of the United States.

Employees
125

Leadership

The top of The Fairgrounds's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

LW

Laura Womack

Executive Director

2 reports

SR

Shawn Rovaris

Code Enforcement Supervisor

TSPhoto of Tiger Schmittendorf

Tiger Schmittendorf

Emergency Manager

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The Fairgrounds jobs: common questions

Is The Fairgrounds hiring right now?
The Fairgrounds has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on The Fairgrounds's careers site.
Who leads The Fairgrounds?
Laura Womack, Executive Director, is at the top of The Fairgrounds's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at The Fairgrounds?
Pick a role on The Fairgrounds's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on The Fairgrounds's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.