Established by Action of the Board of County Commissioners dated March 4, 1952

The purpose of the Fair Board, as set forth by the BOCC, is to organize, promote, oversee, and financially account for the annual Montrose County Fair and Rodeo, negotiating fair-related contracts and conducting fair-related business and activities as deemed appropriate. The Fair Board will review and approve expenditures of fair-related funds budgeted, will collect fees as a result of fair-related activities and pay any invoices or expenditures submitted to and approved by the Fair Board for payment.

Each member of the Fair Board is appointed to serve a three year term. The Fair Board meets the third Tuesday of each month in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 at the Montrose County Event Center located on the Montrose County Fairgrounds, at 7:00 p.m.

Montrose County Board of County Commissioners recently updated the bylaws through resolution 50-2021.  You can access the bylaws here.

To Apply to Montrose County Fair Board

To apply, please fill out the Montrose County Fair Board Application.  For the initial appointment of Fair Board members, applications must be submitted to Emily Sanchez, 1140 North Grande, Suite 250 Montrose, CO or by email to esanchez@montrosecounty.net, or by fax to 970-249-7761.

Fair Board

Members with  terms ending August 31, 2025

  • Kim Wilson
  • Shawn McKinney

Fair Board Members with terms ending August 31, 2026

  • Molli Yorchak
  • Micah Mckee

Fair Board Members with terms ending August 31, 2027

  • Dawn Fritze

Fair Board ex-officio Members with terms ending August 31, 2025

  • Chad Dunlap

Fair Board Officers

  • President-Molli Yorchack
  • Vice President-Dawn Fritze
  • Treasurer-Kim Wilson
  • Secretary- Micah Mckee

2025 Fair Board Committees to be formed at November meeting

Awards

Molli Yorchak (C)

Booth Displays

Dawn Fritze (C), Micah Mckee

Community Outreach

Micah (C), Shawn Mckinney

Jr. Livestock Auction

Molli Yorchak (C), Dawn Fritze, Kim Wilson

Jr. Show

Dawn Fritze (C), Molli Yorchak

Open Show

Kim Wilson (C), Shawn Mckinney

Royalty

Molli Yorchak (C), Micah Mckee

Rules

Molli Yorchak (C), Micah Mckee

Sponsorship

Micah Mckee (C), Dawn Fritze

Ticketed Events

Kim Wilson (C), Shawn Mckinney

County Commissioner

Keith Caddy – Commissioner Caddy serves as the direct link between the Fair Board and the Board of County Commissioners. He is a passionate supporter of our local agricultural heritage and community. Commissioner Caddy served as a Law Enforcement Officer for Montrose Police Department for over 20 years.

Extension Office

4H Extension Agent – Jaime Goza