| Senior Information Fair History
Fair History
The Marin Senior Information Fair showcases a wide variety of
community resources and businesses that cater to the North Bay’s
mature population.
U.S. Census Bureau 2010 demographics indicate:
- Median age in Marin is 44.5 years, the oldest among Bay Area counties, and older than the state median age of 35.2.
- Approximately 1 in every 4 persons in Marin is age 60 or older.
- 30.1% of Marin County’s 103,210 total households include a resident age 65 or older.
The Association of Bay Area Governments estimates that by year 2035, 48% of Marin County's residents will be over the age of 60. As
the maturing population continues to grow and maintain an active lifestyle, so does the enormous potential and popularity of this annual senior event, now in its 26th year.
In 1986 the Fair attracted 800 visitors.
In 2010 attendance was more than 4500
More than 135 businesses and community service organizations participated in 2010.
Among them were:
Sutter VNA & Hospice
AlmaVia of San Rafael
Associated Students of Emeritus College
San Rafael Goldenaires
Legal Aid of the North Bay
The Tamalpais
Buck Center for Research in Aging
Marin County Division on Aging
Marin County School Volunteers
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage
Dominican University
Marin General Hospital
Whistlestop Wheels
Mill Valley Park & Rec.
San Rafael Library
Day-long entertainment includes intergenerational performances by Bay Area dancers, singers, physical fitness instruction, orchestras, ballroom dancing, demonstrations, health screenings, art shows, hands on activities, at-booth giveaways, prizes, awards and more.
Broadcast and print personality Jan Wahl emceed the event in 2010.
Each year the Fair features an original and exciting theme that attracts new and return audiences. “The Fair is a wonderful opportunity for older people and their families to acquaint themselves with all of the services and opportunities available in the community for active seniors and those in need of assistance.”
Liz Rottger
Community Representative
Member Board of Directors
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Comments
"Congratulations on the Senior Information Fair. It was very well
attended
and I'd like to reserve a booth now for next year."
Coldwell Banker - visitor
"We want to participate!"
Center for Volunteer & Non Profit Leadership
of Marin
"The Fair was very informative and well thought out."
State Farm Insurance Company - visitor
"The Senior Information Fair is one of the best attended events
at
the Marin Exhibit Hall."
Marin Exhibit Hall Staff
"The Senior Information Fair was wonderful. We want to be a part
of it again next year."
Sutter VNA & Hospice
"I look forward to it every year."
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