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Committees & Superintendents

Fair Committees

Executive Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Barbara Mearkle, John Zembower & John E. Holbert

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

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

Personnel Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Harry Reffner, Jake Hoover, John Zembower, & Peggy Zembower

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

Gate Manager & First Aid Coordinator: Terry Gardill, Ch., & Peggy Zembower

Sponsorships: Bill Hoover, Ch., & Barbara Mearkle

Building & Grounds: Jake Hoover, John Zembower, Peggy Zembower, John Sloas, John E. Holbert, David Flurie, Dave Stigers & Bill Hoover

Concessions: John E. Holbert, Ch., Tom Wakefield, Peggy Zembower & Dave Stigers

Entertainment: John Zembower, Ch., Jeremy Barnes, Jake Hoover, Bill Hoover, John E. Holbert, & Colt McDonald

Midway Stage Music: Barbara Mearkle, Ch., Bill Hoover, & Scott Feather

Fair Queen Contest: Beverly Stanton, Ch.

Harness Racing: Jake Hoover, Ch. & Karl Huymair

Auto Racing: Jake Hoover, Ch., John Zembower, Peggy Zembower, & Bill Hoover

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

Jordan Hall (Senior Exhibits): Harry & Marcia Reffner

Fair Week Office Staff: Barbara Mearkle, Audrianne Barnes, & Peggy Anderson

Safety Committee: Peggy Zembower, Ch., Harry Reffner, John E. Holbert, Dave Stigers, Jake Hoover, & Tom Wakefield

Show Ring Coordinator: John Sloas, Ch., Travis Price, Keith Lohr, Hunter Lohr, Shawn Akers & Mike Cottle

Show Arena Announcer: Paul Shaffer

Grandstand Manager: Shelia Easter

Senior Events Committee: Bill Hoover, Ch., Traci Weyant & John Zembower

Veteran's Appreciation Committee: Susie Mickle, Lisa Cairo, & Jr Fair Board
Voices on the Grandstand Talent Contest: Susie Mickle, Ch., Galla, Debbie Drobenak, Don Fair & Peggy Zembower

Exhibit Entry Clerk: Katie Cromer, Nicole Arnold, & Harry Reffner

Security & Parking: Irvin Claycomb, Ch., Peggy Zembower & Terri Gardill

Stage and Track Managers: John Zembower, Jake Hoover, Bill Hoover, Jeremy Barnes, Troy Mickle & Jason Mickle

Sound Systems: Don Fair & Kevin Harklerode

Digital Scrapbook Committee: Barbara Mearkle & Shane Feather

Website & Social Media: Barbara Mearkle, Ch., Jamie Mearkle, Jake Hoover, & Harry Reffner

Videography & Photography: Shane Feather & Cindi Feather

Jr. Fair Board/Ag Promotion: Bill Hoover, Ch., Troy & Susie Mickle, Advisors, Dalton Oldham & Colt McDonald, Assistant Advisors, & Tom Wakefield

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull: Brandon Hartrampf, Ch., Austin Earley, Mike Berkey & Joe Hine
Historical Committee: Jake Hoover, Ch., John E. Holbert, Eric Zembower, Peggy Zembower, Barbara Mearkle, & Tom Wakefield

Department Superintendents

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

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

4-H Center (Jr. Exhibits): Leann Harr & Ivah Coleman
Draft Animals: Ernie Alwine & Bruce Wallace

Sheep: Rodney Fisher

Jr. Horse & Pony: Erin Cromer & Lauren Carpenter

Model Horse: Michele Dibert

Jr Beef: Kay Kring & Joe Cogan
Dairy: Wayne Koontz & Bob Stanton (Assistant)
Jr Dairy Beef: Tiffany Cessna

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

Jr. Dairy Goats: Spring Truax-Whisel

Jr. Market Goats: James Over

Carcass Animals: Scott Myers

Group Exhibits: Dwayne Hay

Livestock Judging Contest: Melanie Barkley & Ginger Fair

Dairy Judging Contest: Dwayne Hay & Wayne Cessna

Rabbits: Lita Jezeskie & Cheryl Jezeskie

Cavy: Tammy Reyan

Poultry: Craig Reasy

Jr. Vegetables, Fruits & Floral: Kay Kring

Jr. Home & Dairy Products: Bonnie Diehl

Jr. Needlecrafts: Beverly Stanton

Jr. Arts & Crafts: Sara Snyder & Lisa Hagenbuch

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

Sr. Fruits & Nuts: Richard Hyde, Kara Lynn and Lori Foor

Sr. Home & Dairy Products: Jenny Horner

Christmas Trees: Dean McCloskey

Sr. Floral: Susan Trimeloni

Sr. Needlecraft: Lana Fisher

Sr. Arts & Crafts: Dena Diehl & Shelly Cable

Wines: Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Geisel

Sheep Leadline: Vickie Styer

Horseshoe Pitching Contest: John Clites

Log Cutting Contest: Zack Brouse

Fair Beautification Contest: Beth Sherwood, Andy & Nicole Arnold

Voices at the Fair Talent Contest: Susie Mickle, Peggy Zembower, Dan & Galla, & Don Fair

4-H Air Rifle Contest: Jeffrey Brantlinger

4-H Air Pistol Contest: Jeffrey Brantlinger

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!