09/23/2024
Our 46th Annual Higginsville Country Fair has come to an end.
Country Fair is like a very large puzzle. Each piece represents an event, sponsorships, donations, volunteers, in-kind services and so much more. Each piece is vital in the success of Country Fair. Without one piece, the puzzle cannot be completed. Your volunteer Higginsville Country Fair Board of Director’s is sincerely thankful for each puzzle piece coming together in making our community-wide event a phenomenal success!
Rain…..the heck with rain! Over forty volunteers rose before dawn to begin the day of a flawless set up. Once set up, we witnessed a plethora of folks strolling up and down Main like seasoned pros wearing ponchos and sporting umbrella’s. The rain was not spoiling their Country Fair day! As the day continued, we experienced a few stray showers, but events continued! Finally….the skies cleared and our parade was ON! What a day. Seventy vendors that have signed up for next year. We received so many compliments of how efficient the vendor set up is, and how much the volunteers are appreciated. Many of them have been with us for over ten years.
An event this size is reliant on so many entities, funding and volunteers. It is important that each one know how important they are. I’ve tried my best to keep an ongoing thank you. If you sponsored, donated or volunteered, please let me know. You are valued. I want to make sure to add you to our list.
We are extremely grateful for the in-kind support from the City of Higginsville (all departments) for their assistance in Country Fair’s success.
Sincere thanks to Storage Spot Rentals for providing storage for Country Fair.
Sincere thanks to Jessica Johnson of Pure Life Photography for designing and preparing the Country Fair website and promotional materials.
Sincere thanks to Nichole Meyer of Higginsville Printing in designing and printing our sponsorship info and posters.
A huge shout out and thank you to our very special Chamber volunteer Cara Elmore.
Morning and evening volunteers: Paul & June Howell, Ronnie & Angie Kumm, Lora Hartwig, Katelin Hartwig, Garrett Sims, Dixie Thaller, Sadie Kumm, Larry Smith, Randy & Denetta Amor, Zach & Shelby Fisher, Brett & Shelby Bjerum, Cara Elmore, Mariah Elmore, Kiger & Channy Willis and family, Jim Bailey, Eric Olivas, Katie Robertson, Sr. Students.
Wristband sales: Gina Dreger, Misty Miller, Lori Tally, Ethan & Tori Peplow, Paisley Thaller, Jeanne Fleischmann, Connie Gassen, Doug Booker
Straw Bales provided by Rod Erdman. Main Stage provided by Earthworks Excavation. Golf Cart provided by Mark Nolte. Gators provided by AG Power Higginsville. Side by Side provided by Tim Trigg.
Dumpsters provided by RTS Waste Services. Clean-up assistance provided by: Waverly Youth Boys Home. Clean-up Pizza provided by Casey’s Junction
Non-life threatening assistance provided by CERT.
Princess Pageant Chair: Melissa Sutherland & Kristen Hilbrenner. Location: Davis Theatre. Location Sponsor: John Knox Village East/Meyer Care Center. Country Fair Princess Pageant took place. Hosted by Davis Theatre with event space sponsored by John Knox Village East & Meyer Care Center. Chairs: Melissa Sutherland and Kristen Hilbrenner
Additional sponsorships include: Brooke Stark Crescent Moon; Davis Theatre; Gash Family Classic Outdoor; Gwen Davenport-Mary Kay; Higginsville, Coffee and Bakery; Kim Mason-County Circuit Clerk; Kristen Hillbrenner-County Prosecutor; Megan Trigg-Pack Happy Travel; Michelle Shier-Salon Michelle; My Sisters Garden; Shaw Construction; Sonic.
Contestant sponsors: Centsible Signs; Diamond F. Ranch; Midwest Land Group- Jason Hilbrenner agent; Dobson Dirt Work; Vetter’s Place; Gash Plumbing LLC; Aero Construction; Plattner Family and Cosmetic Nationwide Mobile Repair LLC; Collision Leaders of Higginsville, Melissa Sutherland-Re/Max Heartland; agent; Classic Outdoor; Channy’s Playcare; Fisher’s Furniture & Gifts; Grit Fitness, Belle’s Creek Photography; Courtney Bergsieker Remax Central; ADM Safety Consulting; Barrels & Butts LLC
Chalk Drawing Contest Chair: Amanda Gash. Sponsor: Gash Plumbing
Husker Alumni Chair: Gwen Davenport. Sponsor Gash Plumbing. Location: Crescent Moon Salon & Spa. Volunteers: Lorrie Piercy, Terri Bedford Cooper & Mike Cooper and Kim Jackson Lewis,
A HUGE thank you to all of the Alumni that dropped in and took advantage of the beautiful space this year at Crescent Moon Salon and Spa! It wouldn’t be an event without your presence!
Scarecrow Decorating Contest Chair: Bonnie Dickmeier. Sponsor: Starkebaum Farms
Window Display Contest Chair: Cara Elmore. Sponsor: Classic Shop
SINGSPIRATION. Chair & Sponsored by: Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship, Liz Lindsey. Location 4H Building, Ron Miller sound.
Ice Cream & Dessert Social Chair: Emily Bersieker. Sponsors: Lafayette County Extension, Moose’s Market, Classic Shop, World Finance #1163, Scout Troop 415
Friday evening entertainment Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation ~ Raygen Lockard
Saturday entertainment Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Wood & Huston Bank.
Youth Parade Chair: Jessica White. Sponsor: truckmovers Prizes: WinCup~ Goodie bags. Sonic. Volunteers: Tahnami Gittinger
LEGO Contest Chair: Sponsor: State Farm Insurance, Cody Moss Agency. Prizes: Higginsville Coffee & Bakery. Teachers and families from the Montessori Schoolhouse
Baby Contest Chair: Star Thomas. Location: Higginsville Habilitation Center. Sponsor: Innate Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Volunteers: Lisa Graham, Katie Robertson, Annalynn Schlomann, Barbie, Tammy and Jason.
Bike Rodeo. Chair: Galen Tuley. Sponsor: Higginsville Cycling Club
Husker Alumni Chair: Gwen Davenport. Host location: Crescent Moon Salon & Spa. Sponsor: Gash Plumbing.
Antique Tractor & Engine Display Chair: Mid-Mo Tractor Club
Art Show Chair: Barb Butler. Sponsor: Art Council. Location: Higginsville Lanes. Volunteers: Janet Bredehoeft, Angela Bruno, Janet Jones, Lois Wiley and Barb Butler.
Photo Show Chair: Jessica Johnson. Sponsor & Location: Pure Life Photography..
Big Parade Chair: Denetta Amor. Marching band judges sponsor: Channy’s Playcare. Trophies, Ribbons and Certificates sponsor: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation ~ Raygen Lockard. Prize sponsor: Fisher’s Furniture & Gifts. Emcee: Cara Riekhof. Volunteers: Chase Genser, Lacey Graham, Angie Schaeffer & family, Jack Green and CERT
Youth Activities (Inflatables) Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsors: Walmart; Starkebaum Farms; Church Women of Higginsville/Corder; Mike Keith Insurance; Tom Rinne Concrete Bobcat Service; TradeMark Services; Running Rabbit Antiques; Vahrenberg Implement; Grace United Methodist Church, Foster Grandparent Program, My Sisters Garden. Wilson Memorial Garden, Central Bank, Timothy H. Thurmon CAP PC, Higginsville Rotary, Higginsville Lions Club, Innate Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Western Missouri Medical Center/Family Practice, Green Hills Communications Thanks to Hoflander Ford for the use of their parking lots.
Odessa Optimist Train Sponsor: Equity Bank
Car Show Chair: Donna Vance, Darrell Williams, Jason Thompson and Katie Robertson.
Best in Show sponsor: Alumbaugh Heating & Cooling.
Platinum sponsor: Bumper to Bumper
Monetary sponsors: Muffler Shoppe, Cornerstone Cornucopia, A & J Auto Salvage
Prize Donations: Centsible Signs, Hair By Design ~ April Todd, NERDS, My Sisters Garden, WinCup, Fisher’s Furniture & Gifts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Moose’s Market, Wal-Mart, Sonic, NAPA of Higginsville, Wood & Huston Bank, McDonald’s. Thanks to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home for the use of their parking lot. Thank you to Natalie Dillon for designing the plaques. Thanks to David Pollard for emceeing. Entertainment sponsor: Higginsville Habilitation Center/Northwest Community Services. Sound: Ross Dudley. Rusty O’Dell Memorial trophy donated by Higginsville Lion’s Club. Banner provided by: Gator Graphics. Volunteers: Keith White, Paula Kay, Pam Homfeld, Butch Graham, Bosh Bruening and Kenny Meyer.
Queen Pageant held June 30th. Chairs: Channy Willis, Teri Eckhoff. Location Higginsville Habilitation Center. Sponsors: Former Queens: Rori (Wood) Schreiman, Corrine (Green) Watts, Karly (Kappelman) Qualls, Alesia (Kays) Emison, Teri (Wood) Eckhoff, Church Women of Higginsville/Corder, Innate Chiropractics, Shelter Insurance - Carol Lane, Getya Some Safety, Kainon & Roo Willis (Roo's Creations), Edward Jones, Reid Wealth Management, KB & Co., Edward Jones - Jarod Moenkhoff, Alumbaugh Heating & Cooling. Prizes: Chari Fisher - Mary Kay, Stephanie Moenkhoff - Crunchi, Fisher's Furniture & Gifts, Hannah Banana's Coffee & More, Generations, Hair Grafix, FabooGlo by Kelly Quinn, Crescent Moon Salon & Spa. Photogenic photo’s provided by: Pure Life Photography. Queens Brunch provided by: Channy's Playcare, Good Graze & Co. Judges meal provided by: Casey's (Junction). Queens banner provided by: Bristow Creations. Contestant t-shirts provided by: Centsible Signs. Flower bouquets and stage flowers provided by: My Sisters Garden. Programs designed and provided by: Higginsville Printing. Rehearsal location provided by: Salem Church. Beverages provided by: Moose’s Market. Volunteers: Teri Ray, Megan Robles, Angie Green, Tessa McCormack, Alvia Thirkield, June Howell, Kali Erdman, Brian Eckhoff. Emcee: Jessica White
During Country Fair week, but separate entities:
Sr. Center Breakfast. Chair: Amber Thomas Sponsor: Higginsville Sr. Center
Rodeo Chair: Dan Rumsey.
Heat & Hunger Walk/Run Chair: Meghan Moore & Megan Morris
Event results are listed on our Country Fair page (added daily)
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