Larry Swartzlander
Executive Director
Jerome Hoban
Board Chair, At-Large
Tom Martinez
Board Vice-Chair, Live Racing Chair
Dan Jacobs
Southern Satellite Chair
Kelly Violini
Northern Satellite Chair
Stephen Hales
At-Large
Dana Stoehr
At-Large

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

CARF Board and Live Racing Committee Meeting at 11:30 am in the Big Fresno Fair Grandstand in Fresno, California.  More Info

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

CARF Finance Committee Meeting at 1:30 pm in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

CARF Board and Live Racing Committee Meeting at 11:00 am in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Monday, May 6, 2024

CARF Live Racing Committee Meeting at 1:00 pm in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CARF Board and Live Racing Committee Meeting at 11:00 am in the Teleconference in Sacramento, California.  More Info

CALIFORNIA AUTHORITY OF RACING FAIRS (CARF) represents its member Fairs in matters that relate to horse racing and satellite wagering. CARF's seven-member Board of Directors is elected by its membership from amongst member Fairs.

On behalf of those Fairs that conduct live racing, CARF negotiates joint contracts, manages contractors and vendors, prepares and submits license applications, and manages Host Track simulcast operations.

On behalf of its member Fairs conducting satellite wagering, CARF prepares license applications and provides administrative, procedural, and technical support. Contracts between Fairs and simulcast organizations relating to satellite wagering are negotiated by and through CARF.

CARF formulates and represents advocacy positions on legislative matters in concert with Western Fairs Association and the Division of Fairs and Expositions.

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