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History and Officers

The Austin County Fair was organized in 1927 as an association to encourage agricultural and horticulture by exhibition of livestock and farm products.  Originally known as the Bellville Community Fair Association it had only five directors.

Shortly after its organization, the fair changed its name to the Austin County Fair in order to encompass the entire county.  The Austin County Fair even continued during World War II and has continued to grow bigger and bigger over the years. 

Today there are 50 directors who represent various sectors of the county.  There are hundreds of committeemen, volunteers, sponsors and buyers who help make the Austin County Fair bigger and better every year.

Board of Officers & Directors

Board of Officers & Directors

Board of Officers & Directors

Allen Kaminski - President
Robert Winkelmann – 1st Vice President
Ricky Huff – 2nd Vice President

Charlie Tallerine – 3rd Vice President
Laurie Michalke – Treasurer


David Bartay

Megan Bartay

Bernice Burger

Dan Diezi

Jacob Diezi, IV

Bruce Dittert

Chad Eckelberg

Ronnie Fitch

Chad Fishbeck

Eddie Freeman

Gavin Giebel

Greg Giebel

Erika Guerrero

Alfred Hall

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Allen Kaminski - President
Robert Winkelmann – 1st Vice President
Ricky Huff – 2nd Vice President

Charlie Tallerine – 3rd Vice President
Laurie Michalke – Treasurer


David Bartay

Megan Bartay

Bernice Burger

Dan Diezi

Jacob Diezi, IV

Bruce Dittert

Chad Eckelberg

Ronnie Fitch

Chad Fishbeck

Eddie Freeman

Gavin Giebel

Greg Giebel

Erika Guerrero

Alfred Hall

Shannon Hanath

John Harrison

Charles Havemann

James Herrmann

Chris Holub

Kathy Ignasiak

Matt Jackson

Stanley Jackson

Curtis Kendrick

Anita Kramer

Charlie Krueger

Heather Krueger

Lynette Lee

Brett Linseisen

Brandon Luedke

Don Luedke

Mike Murphey

Troy Oliver

Brian Owen

William Peschel

Justin Richardson

Russell Schrader

Rachel Schubert

Philip Shackelford

Mary Smentek

Joe Speckmaier

Clayton Sowa

Chelsey Villarreal

Will Wingo

Tommy Wise

Michelle Wright

Past Presidents

Board of Officers & Directors

Board of Officers & Directors

  • 2022 - 24 Kathy Ignasiak
  • 2017 - 21 Robert Winkelmann
  • 2015 - 17  Allen Kaminski
    2012 - 14  Robert Winkelmann
    2009 - 11  Roy Mewis
    2006 - 08  Allen Kaminski
    2002 - 05  Harold Luhn
    1997 - 02  Stanley Jackson
    1989 - 96      David Marek
    1985 - 88      Clarence Marek
    1978 - 84      Bubba Mewis
    1964 - 77      Charles W. Brandes
    1963             S

  • 2022 - 24 Kathy Ignasiak
  • 2017 - 21 Robert Winkelmann
  • 2015 - 17  Allen Kaminski
    2012 - 14  Robert Winkelmann
    2009 - 11  Roy Mewis
    2006 - 08  Allen Kaminski
    2002 - 05  Harold Luhn
    1997 - 02  Stanley Jackson
    1989 - 96      David Marek
    1985 - 88      Clarence Marek
    1978 - 84      Bubba Mewis
    1964 - 77      Charles W. Brandes
    1963             Sammy Pierce
    1960 - 62      Charles W. Brandes
    1959            Tom Wiley
    1958            Charles E. Murphy
    1957            Lamar McCamy
    1956            Edwin Janowsky
    1955            Sidney Krueger
    1954            J.D. Sloane
    1952 - 53      V. Frank Jones
    1950 - 51      Billy Smith
    1949             A.A. Boriak
    1945 - 46      A.T. Clark
                       Joe Peschke
    1930            Monroe Albert
    1927            K.E. Oberholtze

Fair Committees

Board of Officers & Directors

Fair Committees

  • 4-H JUNIOR/JUNIOR FFA DEPARTMENT
  • 4-H SENIOR/FCCLA/SENIOR FFA DEPARTMENT
  • 4-H, FFA AUCTION SALE PROMOTION
  • 1927 CLUB
  • ADVERTISING
  • AGRICULTURE EDUCATION BUILDING
  • AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PROJECT SHOW
  • AUCTION RING SET-UP
  • AUCTION SALE DATA PROCESSING
  • AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR ADVISORS
  • BEFF SKILLATHON CONTEST
  • BROILER DIVISION
  • BUCKET CALF PROJECT COMMITTEE
  • BUYER CARD
  • BU

  • 4-H JUNIOR/JUNIOR FFA DEPARTMENT
  • 4-H SENIOR/FCCLA/SENIOR FFA DEPARTMENT
  • 4-H, FFA AUCTION SALE PROMOTION
  • 1927 CLUB
  • ADVERTISING
  • AGRICULTURE EDUCATION BUILDING
  • AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PROJECT SHOW
  • AUCTION RING SET-UP
  • AUCTION SALE DATA PROCESSING
  • AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR ADVISORS
  • BEFF SKILLATHON CONTEST
  • BROILER DIVISION
  • BUCKET CALF PROJECT COMMITTEE
  • BUYER CARD
  • BUYER REGISTRATION
  • •CALF SCRAMBLE
  • •CHAMPION DRIVE
  • •CHILDREN'S TRACTOR PULL
  • •COMMERCIAL PEN OF HEIFERS
  • •COUNTRY STORE
  • •DRINK TICKET SALES - MAIN BAR
  • •ENTERTAINMENT
  • •EXPO BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT
  • •EXTENSION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
  • •FINANCE COMMITTEE
  • •FINE ARTS
  • •FLORAL DESIGN/FAIR CUP
  • •FLOWER SHOW
  • •FRIDAY SALES BAR
  • •GATE ADMISSIONS
  • •GRANT COMMITTEE
  • •HORSE DIVISION
  • •HORTICULTURE SHOW
  • •JR. FAIR BOARD

  • •LIL' WRANGLER PHOTO CONTEST
  • •LIL' WRANGLER RODEO
  • •LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
  • •LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT
  • •LOAD OUT COMMITTEE
  • •MAIN BAR
  • •MARKET GOAT DIVISION
  • •MARKET LAMB DIVISION
  • •MARKET POULTRY DIVISION
  • •MARKET RABBIT DIVISION
  • •MARKET STEER & HALTER HEIFER DIVISION
  • •MARKET SWINE DIVISION
  • •MEMORIAL DEDICATIONS
  • •OFFICE
  • •OFFICIAL WEIGHERS
  • •OPEN ADULT DEPARTMENT
  • •PAGEANTS
  • •PARADE
  • •PARADE LUNCHEON
  • •PARKING
  • •PET SHOW
  • •PHOTOGRAPHY
  • •REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
  • •RODEO ARENA
  • •RODEO BAR
  • •RODEO BAR TICKET SALES
  • •SALECLERKS
  • •SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
  • •SCRAMBLE HEIFER DIVISION
  • •SECURITY
  • •SHRIMP BOIL
  • •STAGE COORDINATOR
  • •TRACTOR TECHNICIAN CONTEST
  • •TURKEY DIVISION
  • •VENDORS
  • •YOUTH SUPREME & COUNTRY FAIR AUCTION
  • •YOUTH SUPREME
  • •WINE SHOW

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