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, 2024

  • Chad Dunlap
  • Dawn Fritze
  • TBD

Members with  terms ending August 31, 2025

  • Kim Wilson
  • Shawn McKinney
  • TBD

Members with terms ending August 31, 2026

  • Molli Yorchak

Fair Board Officers

  • President-Chad Dunlap
  • Vice President-TBD
  • Treasurer-Kim Wilson
  • Secretary- Shawn McKinney

2024 Fair Board Committees

Awards

Molli Yorchak (C), Shawn Mckinney

Booth Displays

Shawn Mckinney, Molli Yorchak, Dawn Fritze

Community Outreach

Chad Dunlap, Dawn Fritze

Jr. Livestock Auction

Chad Dunlap, TBD

Jr. Show

Dawn Fritze (C), Molli Yorchak, Chad Dunlap

Open Show

Kim Wilson (C), Shawn Mckinney, TBD

Royalty

Molli Yorchak

Rules

Chad Dunlap, Dawn Fritze

Sponsorship

Dawn Fritze (C)

Ticketed Events

Kim Wilson (C), Chad Dunlap, Dawn Fritze

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