Meet our team of volunteers
Join us at the fair to share ideas, energy, and minds! We believe in prioritizing principles over personalities, embracing our differences to unite for a greater. Together, we create a kindred spirit and foster a sense of family, becoming part of something bigger than ourselves. Let's connect and grow as a community!
Barton County Fair Association Executive Board
President Charles Atkinson
Vice President Harlan Davenport
Secretary Jamie Johnson
Treasurer Mike Carlson
Exec. Member Kate Wary
Exec. Member Troy Miller
Board Members
Brian Bellendir Kevin Brabb
Aaron Braddy David Edgerton
John Haberman Jamie Johnson
Jason Laurin Ty Lewick
Vic Link Robin Linsner
Devon Nelson Brett Ochs
Loren Phillips Kent Romine
Dennis Trapp
The Fair Friends are the group of volunteers responsible for all the wonderful decorations at the fair.
Many people probably don't know that the
Theme Classes available each year
are thought up and organized by the Fair Friends.
Barton County Fair Committee Chairpersons
Competitive Exhibits Director Harlan Davenport
Entertainment Charles Atkinson
Mike Carlson
Commercial Exhibits Fair Board
Exhibits & Educational Bld. Aaron Braddy
Dennis Trapp
Fair Friends
Food Court Fair Board
Expo III Troy Miller
Fair Website Chelsey Rziha
KSU Research & Extension, Barton County Office Staff
Jay Harris District Director
Ben Sims CEA, 4-H Youth Development
Alicia Boor CEA, Agriculture & Natural Res
Brenda Walton Office Professional
Karis Manning Program Assistant Bt & El
Sydney Mattison Summer Intern
Extension Office is located at:
3007 10th Street
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: 620-793-1910