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Fair Board

The Fair Board strives to make the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo the premier annual community event in Douglas County by bringing together the best of Rural Heritage, Agriculture, Western Sports, Youth & Adult Exhibits and Quality Entertainment.


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The Douglas County Fair Board is responsible for overseeing the annual Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. This volunteer group manages and organizes several functions necessary to continue the historical event that is the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo!

The Fair Board is made up of 6 CommitTees:

  • Entertainment
  • Guest Services
  • Livestock Sale
  • Marketing
  • Rodeo
  • Show Management
The Douglas County Fair Board and Fairgrounds Staff work together all year to oversee and coordinate various elements of the Fair & Rodeo including Marketing, Sponsorships, 4-H support, Livestock & Horse shows, Entertainment and Rodeo Performances.


Committees

Entertainment- Oversees the Marketplace, Attractions, Walk-Around & Musical Entertainment for the Fair & Rodeo
Guest Services - Oversees the volunteer program to help recruit and train volunteers who serve as information booth ambassadors, greeters, ticket takers, and any of the other job necessary to make the fair a success!
Livestock Sale - Oversees all aspects of the Junior Livestock Sale from the Exhibitors to the Animals to the Buyers. The 2021 Livestock Sale totaled over $600,000!
Marketing- Oversees overall marketing for the Fair & Rodeo in addition to managing sponsorship opportunities for the Fair & Rodeo
Rodeo- Oversees the Hometown Rodeo, Mutton Bustin, the PRCA events, Xtreme Bulls, Beyond the Dirt and other Rodeo related matters and events
Show Management- Oversees the 4-H Shows (which includes the Livestock, Horse, Dog, Cat, Llama, and General Projects) Open Shows, Superintendents, Judges and any other competitive classes or shows.

Associate Members

Ben Alderton

Nick Candelaria

Matt Coyle

Josiah Fredericks

John Holst
Chayce Lutz
Laura Martin
Scott McHenry

Kyle Moore
Patti Russell

Dick Sabulsky

Jean Sabulsky

Fair Board Directors

Dean Elliott Dean Elliott Fair Board Chair
Scott Candelaria Scott Candelaria Vice Chair
Wes Jacobs Wes Jacobs Platinum Director, Treasurer
Dr. Phil Riesselman Dr. Phil Riesselman Livestock Sale Chair, Platinum Director
Pat Candelaria Pat Candelaria Awards Committee Chair, Director
Debbie Mills Debbie Mills Marketing Chair, Director
Lora Talbert Lora Talbert Admin Chair, Director
John Adams John Adams Rodeo Chair, Director
Craig Sloan Craig Sloan Director
Arlie Gordon Arlie Gordon Platinum Director
Hayden Schmidt Hayden Schmidt Show Management Chair, Director
Gabe Ryan Gabe Ryan Director
Pam Spradlin Pam Spradlin Director
Sarah Fischer Sarah Fischer Entertainment Chair, Director
Jennifer Foss Jennifer Foss Director
Tom Harris Tom Harris Director
Rob Tkach Rob Tkach Secretary
Gary Turner Gary Turner Guest Services Chair, Director
Lisa Turner Lisa Turner Director
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