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Committees & Superintendents

Fair Committees

Executive Committee: Jim Edwards, Ch., Harry Reffner, John Zembower & Bill Hoover

Advertising & Promotion: Dick Barkley, Ch., John E. Holbert, John Zembower, Bill Hoover, Jake Hoover, Peggy Zembower & Barbara Mearkle

Agriculture: Tom Wakefield, Ch., Richard Barkley, Dwayne Hay & Melanie Barkley

Personnel Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Harry Reffner, Jake Hoover, John Zembower, Barb Mearkle & Jim Edwards

Premium Book Tabloid: Barbara Mearkle, Ch., Harry Reffner & Eileen Davis

Gate Manager & First Aid Coordinator: Terry Gardill

Sponsorships: Bill Hoover, Ch., John H. Holbert

Building & Grounds: Jake Hoover, Richard Barkley, John Zembower, Alan Noel, Peggy Zembower & Ron Gibner

Concessions: John E. Holbert, Ch., Doris Imler, Tom Wakefield, Peggy Zembower & Ron Gibner

Entertainment: John Zembower, Ch., Jake Hoover, Bill Hoover, Barb Mearkle & John E. Holbert

Midway Stage Music: Barbara Mearkle, Ch., Bill Hoover

Fair Queen Contest: Co-Ch., Beverly Stanton & Jim Edwards

Harness Racing: Jake Hoover, Ch.

Racing: Jake Hoover, Co-Ch., John Zembower, Co-Ch., Jim Edwards & Bill Hoover

Truck Pulls: Troy Mickle and Jason Mickle
Strategic Planning Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Barb Mearkle, John Zembower, Jake Hoover & John Sloas

Jordan Hall (Senior Exhibits): Harry & Marcia Reffner

Fair Week Office Staff: Doris Imler, Mgr., Linda Shaffer, Peggy Anderson

Safety Committee: Bill Hoover, John E. Holbert, Alan Noel, Peggy Zembower, Barbara Mearkle, Dwayne Hay, Jake Hoover, John Zembower & Tom Wakefield

Show Ring Coordinator: Johnny Sloas, Ch./Coordinator, Mark Rock, Keith Lohr, Trent Lohr & Mike Cottle

Show Arena Announcer: Paul Shaffer

Grandstand Manager:

Senior Events Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Ella Bowman, Traci Weyant

Veterans Appreciation Committee: Susie Mickle, Lisa Cairo, & Jr Fair Board
Voices on the Grandstand Contest: Susie Mickle, Dan & Galla, Peggy Zembower, & Don Fair

Exhibit Entry Clerk: Harry Reffner, Nicole Arnold, Chelsea Spade

Security & Parking: Irvin Claycomb, Ch.

Stage and Track Managers: John Zembower, Jake Hoover, & Bill Hoover

Sound Systems: Don Fair & Kevin Harklerode

Traditional Scrapbook Committee: Marcia Reffner, & Lori Lewis

Digital Scrapbook Committee: Barbara Mearkle & Shane Feather

Website, Social Media, Videography & Photography: Barbara Mearkle, Ch., Jamie Mearkle, Jake Hoover, Harry Reffner, Shane Feather & Scott Feather

Jr. Fair Board: Bill Hoover, Ch., Jim Edwards, Dwayne Hay, & Troy & Susie Mickle, Advisors

Talking Cow, "Big Bertha" Ag Promotion Committee: Thomas Wakefield, Ch., Bill Hoover, Jr Fair Board Members
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull: Brandon Hartrampf, Ch., Glenn Smith & Joe Hine

Department Superintendents

For Department committee members, see individual departments under Premium Guide.

Jordan Hall (Sr. Exhibits): Harry & Marcia Reffner

4-H Exhibit Building: Leann Harr & Ivah Coleman

Sheep: Rodney Fisher

Jr. Horse & Pony: Erin Cromer & Lauren Carpenter

Model Horse: Michele Dibert

Jr Beef: Kay Kring & Joe Cogan
Dairy: Wayne Koontz
Jr Dairy Beef: Tiffany Cessna

Jr. Swine: Wayne Felix & Rick Foor (Assistant)

Jr. Dairy Goats: Spring Truax-Whisel

Jr. Market Goats: James Over

Carcass Lamb: Scott Myers

Group Exhibits: Dwayne Hay

Livestock Judging Contest: Melanie Barkley & Ginger Fair

Dairy Judging Contest: Dwayne Hay & Wayne Cessna

Rabbits: Don Barton & Cheryl Jezeskie

Cavy: Tammy Reyan

Poultry: Craig Reasy

Jr. Vegetables, Fruits & Floral: Kay Kring, Bethany Kensinger & Cierra Horton

Jr. Home & Dairy Products: Bonnie Diehl & Erin Jay

Jr. Needlecrafts: Beverly Stanton & Amanda Zug

Jr. Arts & Crafts: Janice Penrod & Dana Shade

Sr. Vegetables, Grains & Hay, Eggs: Richard Hyde, Kara Lynn and Lori Foor

Sr. Fruits & Nuts: Stacey Shaffer

Sr. Home & Dairy Products: Jenny Horner

Christmas Trees: Steve Young

Sr. Floral: Susan Trimeloni

Sr. Needlecraft: Lana Fisher

Sr. Arts & Crafts: Dena Diehl & Shelly Cable

Jr. Horticulture: Kay Kring

Wines: Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Geisel

Sheep Leadline: Vicky Styer

Horseshoe Pitching Contest: John Clites

Log Cutting Contest: Zack Brouse

Fair Beautification Contest: Beth Sherwood, Andy & Nicole Arnold

Voices on the Grandstand Contest: Susie Mickle, Peggy Zembower, Dan & Galla, & Don Fair

4-H Air Rifle Contest: Jeffrey Brantlinger

4-H Air Pistol Contest: Cheryl Jezeskie

Apiary & Maple Projects: Jenny Horner

Antique Farm Machinery: Bob Dibert

Veterinarians: Dr. Andrew Erickson, Dr. Michele Anderson, Bracken Ridge Veterinary Service & Veterinary Medical Center

The Bedford Fair Association would like to thank the volunteers who are listed above, and all the other volunteers and employees who make our county Fair possible. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!