Local Fair Attends Annual State Convention

MADISON, WIS. – Over 1,100 delegates representing the 76 county, district, and state fairs and associated businesses celebrated the New Year by attending the 87th annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs annual convention in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.  The theme of this year’s convention was “Hula at the Chula”.

Representatives could attend a variety of high-impact workshops including keynote speaker, Jane Herlong, former Miss America, presented “Common Sense Principles for Everyday Life.” Other workshops included Going Green, Economic Impact of a County Fair, Technology 101, and much more.

The convention culminated with the crowning of the 2010 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs,

Natalie Salkowski of the Ozaukee County Fair at the Wednesday evening awards banquet.  She will spend the next year serving as the ambassador for Wisconsin’s 76 county, district and state fairs and the official hostess for the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair, August 5-15.  While serving as Wisconsin’s Fairest of the Fairs, Natalie will make appearances, conduct promotions, work with media and travel to fairs to promote the educational, social and economical importance of Wisconsin’s Fair Industry.

Members of the Fond du Lac County Fair attended the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention from January 10-13, 2010.  All board members and the 2009 Fairest of the Fair, Ashley Julka, from the local association were present.

Mark your summer entertainment calendar for July 20-25 2010, the dates for the Fond du Lac County Fair Fair.  Visit www.fonddulaccountyfair.com for a complete listing of this year’s fair events.  We hope to see you there.  We guarantee that you’ll have a good time! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to reconnect with the community.

For more information about Wisconsin Fairs or the Fairest of the Fair program please contact Jayme Buttke at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs at 608-274-6228 or wifairs@sbcglobal.net.  To schedule a Fairest of the Fairs appearance, contact Jen Puente at the Wisconsin State Fair Park at 414-266-7074.