State Fair STAR - Missouri State Fair

MISSOURI
State
State Fair
Fair
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR
MISSOURI STATE FAIR
STAR
2503 W. 16th St. Sedalia, MO 65301 • 800-422-FAIR (3247)
Mark Wolfe, Director • Kari Mergen, Marketing Director
FALL 2015
MESSAGE
FROM THE DIRECTOR
CONTENTS
Livestock Shows/Competitive
Exhibits Overview
pg 3
FFA and 4-H Overview
pg 4
Survey Results
pg 5
2015 MSF Queen
pg 6
Who’s Who at the Fair?
pg 6
Sponsors
pg 7
2015 Photos
pg 8
2016 Theme and Fair Dates
pg 9
COMPETITION
RESULTS
AND PHOTOS
available on Fair’s website
RESULTS
mostatefair.com/competition-results
PHOTOS
mostatefair.com/photo-search
GALLERY OF 2015 FAIR PHOTOS
flickr.com/photos/mofair
2015 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
www.youtube.com/MOStateFair
Dear Fair Guest:
The 113th Missouri State Fair, themed
“Show Offs Welcome!” was an outstanding
showcase of Missouri agriculture! There was
much to be celebrated, from record-breaking numbers in show rings, to
high quality entertainment, special events and more. Beautiful weather
and mild temperatures were enjoyed throughout the 11-day event. Final
attendance was 352,888.
The 2015 Fair enjoyed many noteworthy highlights:
• Nearly 30,00 Livestock and Competitive Entries were shown
• Nearly 4,000 Missouri 4-H and FFA Youth participated
• The new Let’s Talk Livestock program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.,
provided fairgoers with a structured setting to learn about caring for and
showing livestock. Thirteen demonstrations were conducted throughout
the Fair by Missouri 4-H and FFA students who
volunteered their time and expertise to educate the public.
• The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales returned for the full 11
days of the 2015 Missouri State Fair with appearances in the
Opening Day Parade and near-daily parades through the grounds.
• The new AgriMissouri Bistro and Market was a new vendor
highlight at the 2015 State Fair, offering Missouri grown options for
breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dr. Taylor Woods Youth Building.
• 100 Boys and Girls Club Youth from West Central Missouri were
treated to a day at the State Fair Thursday, Aug. 13. Their fun
experience was sponsored by the Kansas City Area Toyota Dealers Association, with contributions from Murphy Bros. Exposition, the Missouri
Cattlemen’s Association/Beef House and the State Fair.
• Destiny Reed of Warrenton was crowned the 2015 Missouri State Fair
Queen - read more about Destiny on page 6.
• Dr. Linda Hickam of Thompson was named the Missouri Woman in
Agriculture and Ashley Bauer of Warrenton was named the Missouri
Woman in Agriculture Rising Star in the contest sponsored by
Monsanto. A Tea Social was held, honoring all the women who
participated in the third Missouri State Fair Woman in Agriculture contest.
I am very pleased with this year’s accomplishments and am looking
forward to planning the 2016 Missouri State Fair. Next year’s event will
be held Aug. 11-21 in Sedalia. Stay in touch with us by visiting our
website, www.mostatefair.com, and by following us on Facebook and
Twitter.
Sincerely,
Mark Wolfe
Fair Director
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LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS OVERVIEW
Nearly 30,000 livestock & competitive entries were shown in 2015
The Missouri State Fair continues to be a platform that fosters growth
among Missouri youth. This year’s premier showcase was evidence that
both Missouri youth and Missouri agriculture are strong.
LIVESTOCK ENTRIES
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS ENTRIES
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FFA and 4-H
Nearly 4,000 Missouri FFA and 4-H youth participated in the 2015 Fair
TOP THREE FFA EXHIBIT CATEGORIES
OTHER FFA ENTRY NUMBERS
Ag Mechanics 692• Sheep 525 • Beef 381 • Hams & Bacon 223• Rabbits 142
Goats (Meat and Dairy) 136 • Poultry 213 • Building Displays 65
TOP THREE 4-H EXHIBIT CATEGORIES
OTHER 4-H ENTRY NUMBERS
Rabbits 325 • Poultry 385 • Goats (Boer and Dairy) 240 • Dogs 134
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Attendees listed many reasons on the survey for attending the 2015 Missouri State Fair.
Family Outing/ Tradition was added as a new category to our survey
this year and it came in as the #1 reason!
REASONS FOR ATTENDING
1. Family Outing/ Tradition 30.8%
2. Concerts/Other Ticketed Entertainment 18.3%
3. Livestock Shows/ Competitive Events 13%
4. Free Entertainment Shows 8.1%
5. Fair Food 5.9%
6. Agriculture Showcase 5.6%
7. Carnival Midway 2.9%
A near sell-out crowd enjoyed the Alabama
concert on Friday, Aug. 21 in
the Pepsi Grandstand.
More than 85 percent of fairgoers ranked the Fair
as excellent or good!
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2015 Missouri State Fair
QUEEN
Destiny Reed
Destiny Reed was crowned the 2015 Missouri State Fair
Queen on August 14th in the Mathewson Exhibition Center.
Destiny participated in the Fair Queen Pageant as the reigning Marion County Fair
Queen. She grew up in Palmyra, Missouri and is a 2014 graduate of Palmyra R-I High
School, graduating salutatorian. Destiny is the daughter of Lance and Tamara Reed of
Palmyra, Missouri.
Currently, Destiny attends Truman State University, where she is majoring in English.
After obtaining her Bachelors of Arts degree in 2017, Destiny plans to obtain her Masters
in both English and Education. Upon graduating from Truman, Destiny plans to work
in the public school system as an educator for grades 5-12. Destiny has always had a
passion for reading and writing and is excited to share her passion with children. She
also plans to become a leader in her chosen field so she can advocate for both English
education and agricultural education. One day, she hopes to raise a family, and Destiny
cannot imagine her children going through a school system that does not have a strong,
agricultural program.
In addition to serving as the 2015 Missouri State Fair Queen, Destiny is involved in many
campus organizations at Truman State University. As a Truman Leadership Scholar,
Destiny is a participant in the university’s leadership development program. As a
pre-MAE student, she spends time in local classrooms preparing for her career as an
educator. She serves on the executive board for the Missouri State Teachers Association
and the leadership team for Campus Christian Fellowship. In her free time, she enjoys
taking dance classes through The Society of Dance Arts and performing in the yearly
recitals. In her hometown of Palmyra, Destiny is a member of Palmyra United Methodist
Church.
Destiny feels truly blessed to be the 2015 Missouri State Fair Queen. She is proud to be a
representative for the number one industry in the state of Missouri. As a future educator
and former FFA member, Destiny promises to do her best to represent the Missouri State
Fair in a way that promotes agriculture, tourism, and rural living in the most professional
manner. Destiny is looking forward to sharing her excitement for agriculture with the
people of Missouri.
WHO’S WHO AT THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR?
A staff of 23 individuals work year-round in preparation for the annual Missouri State Fair as well as maintain the 396-acre
Missouri State Fairgrounds. These individuals, along with the Fair Commission, Foundation, volunteers and hundreds of seasonal
and Fair-time staff, work together to create the state’s largest agriculture expo annually in August.
Director: Mark Wolfe
Maintenance Supervisor: Dennis Brown
Events/ Concessions Manager: Steve Allison
Director’s Office: Nancy Bouse
Business Office: JoAnn Cooper
Events/Concessions: Vickie Embree
Painter: Wayne Fizer
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Marketing: Brittny Goran
Fiscal Officer: Jennifer Grabau
Maintenance: John Bob Hughes
Maintenance: Ryan Keele
Marketing Director: Kari Mergen
Marketing: Melba Merrick
Building Manager: Jason Moore
Plumber: Steve Morris
Electrician: Steve Ozburn
Carpenter: Jeff Ransdell
Maintenance: Tom Seifner
Landscaper: Monica Shirky
Security Supervisor: Jimmie Smith
Maintenance: Jaret Snapp
Competitive Entry Supervisor: Edna Vollmer
Maintenance: Jim Wulff
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