There has never been a time when Lauren’s life did not include the fair. Starting in a playpen and growing to become a chairperson of various committees, a district director, and even NYSAAF 2nd Vice President - the Saratoga County Fair has always held a special place in Lauren’s heart.

As a child, she watched her parents active involvement and knew that she would follow in their footsteps. She loved all of the sights and sounds of the fair, and especially walking hand-in-hand with Dominic Vivona to choose the biggest stuffed animal to take home.

When Lauren was old enough, she became an exhibitor and demonstrator at the fair in the Home Arts/Fine Arts and Culinary Department. Her love of the fair continued to grow, even bringing her full-time job to the fair, working as a vendor when she was the 4-H Reality Check Coordinator. Lauren has worked with the Entertainment Committee, Carnival Committee, and has taken charge of the ticketing and pass program. She has served as chairperson of the Concessions Committee, Social Committee, and Publicity Committee.

Lauren’s love of the fair grew even more, taking on leadership roles within New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs. Lauren has served as the District 2 Director, conducted various workshops at the annual convention, and judged the Little Red Wagon Parade. She is currently serving as the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, is a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee, and is an active participant with the Young Professionals Initiative. For the past 3 years, Lauren has attended the IAFE convention, with the hopes of expanding her abilities to make the Saratoga County fair - and all county fairs in NYS - the best that they can be.

The minute that you meet Lauren, you know that you ready for an adventure. There are no tasks that are too difficult for Lauren to take on, and she is able to assemble a team to handle any challenge placed in front of her. Lauren’s love and loyalty to her friends, family, and fair is something very, very special.