Longtime Fair employee turned CEO will retire after the 2025 Fair, leaving an enduring legacy
MERCED, CALIFORNIA, December 20, 2024 – The Merced County Fair Board announced that Teresa Burrola will retire July 1, 2025 after 27 years with the Fair, including nine as CEO. The 2025 Merced County Fair will be the last with Teresa at the helm, concluding a tenure in which she oversaw significant changes from major capital improvements to expanded entertainment and events, and skillfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It has been an honor of a lifetime to lead the Merced County Fair and work alongside our incredible Board and staff,” said Teresa Burrola, CEO of the Merced County Fair. “Almost a decade ago as I took on this role, I committed to putting ideas into action, improving our Fair for the community, and making it something they could be proud of. With the support of my team and Board, we have accomplished a lot with more plans for the future. I am so proud that the Merced County Fair is in a strong position to succeed having navigated unprecedented events to only emerge stronger and more resolute to be here for generations to come – serving the community in times of need and, of course, in times of celebration!”
