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