Kenneth M. Flower

The Cow Palace is officially the 1-A District Agricultural Association, a State agency of the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Division of Fairs and Expositions. Their mission statement is to promote and showcase a variety of entertainment and events to serve the needs and reflect the cultural diversity of the community, conduct annually a unique event, The Grand National Livestock Expo, Horse Show, & Rodeo, and continue to encourage youth participation in the agricultural industry and to provide a well-managed, year round multi use facility for the use and enjoyment of the Bay Area and surrounding communities.