2023 TAFE Membership Directory by Ranch House Designs

2023 Texas Association of Fairs and Events Membership Directory

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3 Table of Contents President’s Message ……………………………………………………………………… 4 2023-2024 TAF&E Officers and Directors………………………………………………… 5 2023-2024 Committee Assignments ……………………………………………………… 6 Events …………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Chronological Listing of Fair & Event Dates ……………………………………………… 12 Alphabetical Listing of Associate Members ………………………………………………… 15 Alphabetical Listing of Associate Members by Business Category ………………………… 21 TAF&E By-Laws ………………………………………………………………………… 31 Past Presidents of TAF&E ………………………………………………………………… 34 Texas Fairs and Events Education Foundation, Inc. 2023 Scholarship Winners …………… 35 Texas Fairs and Events Education Foundation, Inc. Members ……………………………… 36 TAF&E Professional Award Winners ……………………………………………………… 37 Texas Association of Fairs and Events 1730 North Richmond Road | Wharton, Texas 77488 830-990-1332 | texasfairsandevents@gmail.com www.texasfairs.com

President’s Message

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your President for TAF&E. I look forward to continue to work with our dedicated board members, our management team, as well as our members to make sure we grow in every possible aspect to truly make a difference in our industry.

TAF&E exists to provide inspiring leadership, agriculture and educational opportunities, strategies, and techniques that develop and advance the Fair and Special Events Industry. It is important for us to work together, support each other, and make sure we continue to pave the way for future generations to come.

For this reason, I chose our theme for this year’s conference to be “Make an Impact.”

Folks in our industry do so much good and many times, don’t realize the impact they make.

From volunteering at a local fair to serving as CEO at a large venue, you help create magic in peoples lives and authentically create endless moments for making memories in everything that you do. Your knowledge, wisdom, and dedication help make an impact in the lives of the people in your communities, and beyond.

I want to encourage all of you to take the time to think of the moments when you have made an impact in the industry you serve. The passion that each of you have for your fairs and special events is apparent to anyone who you encounter and is undoubtedly making an impact in your community. This passion is also something that should be shared and thanks to TAF&E, we can all share and learn from each other, making an impact in this great state and this wonderful industry.

The folks who have served before us have certainly influenced the industry and now it’s time for us to work hard, work smart and most importantly, continue preparing others for the future, so that they too can one day, also leave their mark.

I look forward to working with you. Make plans to join us in Galveston in January 2024 and continue to “Make an Impact” in everything you do. Our community is much better because of you.

Sincerely,

Mike Hernandez Jr.

2023 T A F E Officers and Directors

PRESIDENT

MIKE HERNANDEZ

(2023 – 2ND TERM)

City of McAllen

13416 Borolo Drive

Edinburg, TX 78541

Cell Phone: 956-289-9350

Email: mhernandez@mcallen.net

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

NEIL YELDERMAN

(2024 – 2ND TERM)

Ft. Bend County Fair

21131 Highway 36

Guy, TX 77444

Cell Phone: 979-559-2927

Office Phone: 979-742-3442

Email: ny@6e.com

2ND VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER

TAMMY DOOLEY

(2025 – 2ND TERM)

Executive Director –

City of Granbury CVB

201 East Pearl Street

Granbury, TX 76048

Cell Phone: 254-897-9533

Office Phone: 817-573-5548

Email: tdooley@granbury.org

SECRETARY / ASST. TREASURER

MELANIE LINNEAR

(2025 – 2ND TERM)

State Fair of Texas

PO Box 150009

Dallas, TX 75315

Office Phone: 214-421-8712

Fax:214-565-8370

Email: mlinnear@bigtex.com

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DR. CHRIS BOLEMAN

(2024 – 2ND TERM)

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

P.O. Box 20070

Houston, TX 77225

Cell Phone: 713-819-2405

Office Phone: 832-667-1143

Fax: 832-667-1140

Email: boleman@hlsr.com

DUSTIN COUFAL

(2026 – 1ST TERM)

Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

4601 Bosque Blvd.

Waco, TX 76710

Cell Phone: 254-366-8100

Office Phone: 254-224-8284

Email: dustin@hotfair.com

SHERRY FREE

(2024 – 1ST TERM)

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

7601 Red Bluff

Pasadena, TX 77505

Cell Phone: 281-734-7976

Office Phone: 281-487-0240

Email: Sherry@pasadenarodeo.com

DEAN FUCHS

(2026 – 1ST TERM)

Washington County Fair

1305 East Blue Bell Road, Suite 110

Brenham, TX 77833

Cell Phone: 979/733-7376 Cell

Office Phone: 979/836-4112

Email: dean@washingtoncofair.com

ROCHELLE JOHNSON

(2024 – 2ND TERM)

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

1700 State Highway 36

Abilene, TX 79602

Office Phone: 325-795-6706

Email: rjohnson@expoctc.com

ZACH JOHNSON

(2024- 1ST TERM)

Swifty Swine Productions

PO Box 668

Van, TX 75790

Cell Phone: 214-244-5157

Email: zach@swiftyswine.com

STEPHEN NALEWAY

(2025 – 1ST TERM)

The Friends of Conroe/ Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

101 South Main St. Conroe, TX 77301

Cell Phone: 832-731-1635

Email: stephen@eventsplustx.com

BRADY RAGLAND

(2025 – 1ST TERM)

Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

3301 SE 10th Avenue

Amarillo, TX 79104

Cell Phone: 806-231-5566

Office Phone: 806-376-7767

Email: brady@tristatefair.com

MARY TALLEY

(2025 – 2ND TERM)

Talley Amusements

PO Box 1319

Ft. Worth, TX 76101

Cell Phone: 817-875-7338

Office Phone: 817-847-0888

Email: marytalley1@aol.com

TRACY WESTMORELAND

(2026 – 1ST TERM)

Tracy’s Concessions

#97 Tracy Road

Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Cell Phone: 903-918-3694

Email: tracysfood4u@gmail.com

BOB WILLIAMS

(2026 – 2ND TERM)

Permian Basin Fair & Exposition

840 Oxford Drive

Odessa, TX 79764

Cell Phone: 432-661-8699

Email: bw@edd.com

2023-24 T A F E Standing Committees

STANDING COMMITTEES

ASSOCIATE MEMBER RELATIONS

Committee Chairman: Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

Committee Member(s): Zach Johnson, Swifty Swine

Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

Tracy Westmoreland, Tracy’s Concessions

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Mike Hernandez, City of McAllen

1st Vice President: Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

2nd Vice President/Treasurer: Tammy Dooley, Visit Granbury

Secretary/Assistant Treasurer: Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Immediate Past President: Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

COMMUNICATIONS/SOCIAL MEDIA

Coordination By: Chris Shivers Ranch House Designs

EVENT SURVEY

Responsibility: Chris Shivers Ranch House Designs

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Committee Chairmen: Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

Committee Member(s): Tammy Dooley, Visit Granbury Executive Committee

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Responsibility: Chris Shivers Ranch House Designs

NEWSLETTER

Committee Chairmen: Tammy Dooley, Visit Granbury

Committee Member(s): Ranch House Designs

PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL

Committee Chairman: Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Jeff Thayne, Rodeo Austin

Douglas Borchardt, Washington County Fair

Nanci Kimmey, North Texas Fair & Rodeo

Jerry Huffman, George H. Henderson Expo

REGIONAL/STATE/ZONE/NATIONAL RELATIONS

Committee Chairman: Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Committee Member(s): As Needed

TEXAS EVENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Committee Chairman: Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Annual Conference Committees

TAF&E HALL OF FAME, MANAGER/PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Committee Chairman: Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Jeff Thayne, Rodeo Austin

Douglas Borchardt, Washington County Fair

Nanci Kimmey, North Texas Fair & Rodeo

Jerry Huffman, George H. Henderson Expo

CONVENTION SOCIAL MEDIA

Committee Chairmen: Rochelle Johnson, West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Tammy Dooley, City of Granbury CVB

Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Ranch House Designs

DECORATIONS/SIGNAGE COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Committee Member(s): Rochelle Johnson, West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Vanessa Van de Putte, DFEST

Susan Brosin, State Fair of Texas

Kathy Bennett, State Fair of Texas

DIRECTORS OF THE DAY / ROOM HOSTS

Committee Chairman: Dean Fuchs, Washington County Fair

Committee Member(s): Bob Williams, Permian Basin Fair & Expo.

Dustin Coufal, Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

2024

EDUCATION FOUNDATION CALCUTTA EVENT COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Stephen Naleway, Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

Committee Member(s): Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

Zach Johnson, Swifty Swine Productions

Wes Allison & Staff, Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

EVALUATION/SURVEYS COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Mike Hernandez, City of McAllen

Committee Member(s): As Needed

LIVE AUCTION/LAST CHANCE RAFFLE COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

Committee Member(s): Fort Bend County Fair

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Committee Chairman: Tammy Dooley, City of Granbury CVB

Committee Member(s): Nanci Kimmey, North Texas Fair & Rodeo

Rochelle Johnson, West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Barbara Magana-Robertson, Magana Media

Brady Ragland, Amarillo Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

RECEPTIONS COMMITTEE

(First Timers, Past Presidents, Sponsors Appreciation)

Committee Chairman: Darlene Lively, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Susan Brosin, State Fair of Texas

SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Brady Ragland, Amarillo Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Sherry Free, Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Penny Campbell, Westmoreland Concessions

Paula Westmoreland, Westmoreland Concessions

SPEAKER AV COORDINATION COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

Committee Member(s): Karl Hengst, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Bob Williams, Permian Basin Fair & Exposition

SPEAKERS/CONFERENCE SESSIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Sherry Free, Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show

Dustin Coufal, Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

Dean Fuchs, Washington County Fair

Stephen Naleway, Conroe Cajun Catfish Fest

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Rochelle Johnson, West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

Tracy Westmoreland, Tracy’s Concessions

Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

Chris Shivers, TAF&E

TAF&E LOUNGE

Committee Chairman: Zach Johnson, Swifty Swine

Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

TALENT SHOWCASE / LIGHTING & SOUND COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Dr. Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Committee Member(s): Sherry Free, Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Darlene Lively, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

TICKET TAKERS COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Neil Yelderman, Fort Bend County Fair

Committee Member(s): Dean Fuchs, Washington County Fair

TRADE SHOW / VENDOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Committee Chairman: Zach Johnson, Swifty Swine Productions

Committee Member(s): Mary Talley, Talley Amusements

Tracy Westmoreland, Tracy’s Concessions

Bob Williams, Permian Basin Fair & Expo.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INITIATIVE (YPI)

Committee Chairman: Melanie Linnear, State Fair of Texas

2023 Fairs, Livestock Shows, Festivals, Rodeos and Events

Amarillo Tri-State Exposition/ Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

Brady Ragland

3301 SE 10th Avenue

Amarillo TX, 79104

brady@tristatefair.com

806-376-7767

www.tristatefair.com

Fair/Event

September 15 - 23, 2023

Angelina Expo Center

1615 S Chestnut Lufkin TX, 75901

bhairgrove@angelinaexpocenter.com

936-637-3976

www.angelinaexpocenter.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Austin County Fair

Kim Quinney

P.O. Box 141/1076 East Hill Bellville TX, 77418

acfair@austincountyfair.com

979-865-5995

www.austincountyfair.com

Fair/Event

October 6 - 15, 2023

Bay City Lions Club

Ray Reis

P.O. Box 867 | Bay City TX, 77404 info@baycitylions.org

979-479-6610

www.baycitylions.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Blanco County Fair

Camille Swift

P.O. Box 261 | Johnson City TX, 78636

info@bcfra.org

830-385-1204

www.bcfra.org

Fair/Event

August 16 - 19, 2023

Brazoria County Fair Association

Tammi Vasquez

P.O. Box 818

Angleton TX, 77516

tvasquez@bcfa.org

979-849-6416

www.brazoriacountyfair.com

Fair/Event

October 13, 2023

Brazos Valley Fair & Exposition

Fiona Lockhart

P.O. Box 594 Bryan TX, 77806 info@brazosvalleyfair.com

979-821-1438

www.brazosvalleyfair.com

Fair/Event

October 13 - 22, 2023

Burleson County Fair

Joni Urbanosky

P.O. Box 634 Caldwell TX, 77836 jurbanosky@csbtx.bank

979-324-9889

www.burlesoncountyfair.com

Fair/Event

September 19-23, 2023

Calhoun County Fair Association

Katherine Sutherland

P.O. Box 42

Port Lavaca TX, 77979

kdsutherland@ag.tamu.edu

361-552-9747

www.calcofair.com

Fair/Event

October 10 - 14, 2023

Central Texas State Fair - Bell County Expo

Keith Smith

P.O. Box 206

Belton TX, 76513

keiths@bellcountyexpo.com

254-933-5353

www.centraltexasstatefair.com

Fair/Event

August 31 - September 3, 2023

City of Bay City-Tourism

Department

Heidi Martinez

1901 5th Street

Bay City TX, 77414

hmartinez@cityofbaycity.org

979-323-1176

www.visitbaycitytx.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

City of Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kristen Gibson

P.O. Box 2037

Glen Rose TX, 76043

kristen.gibson@glenrosetexas.org

254-897-3081

www.glenrosetexas.org/visit

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

City of Hidalgo

704 E Ramon Ayala Dr Hidalgo TX, 78557 vgonzalez@cityofhidalgo.net

956-843-2286

cityofhidalgo.net/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

City Of McAllen

Joe Vera

1300 Houston Ave McAllen TX, 78501 jvera@mcallen.net

956-681-1001

www.mcallen.net

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

City of Sugar Land

P.O. Box 110 | Sugarland TX, bawilliams@sugarlandtx.gov

281-275-2887

www.sugarlandtx.gov/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Colorado County Fair Association

P.O. Box 506 Columbus TX, 78934 info@coloradocountyfair.org

979-732-9266

www.coloradocountyfair.org

Fair/Event

September 7 - 9, 2023

Comanche Chamber of Commerce

Tonna Clemons

P.O. Box 65

Comanche TX, 76442 comanchetxchamber@gmail.com

325-356-3233

www.comanchechamber.org

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Crosby Fair & Rodeo

P.O. Box 1546

Crosby TX, 77532

info@crosbyrodeo.com

281-328-2113

www.crosbyrodeo.com

Fair/Event

June 2 - 10, 2023

Deer Park - Parks & Recreation

610 E. San Augustine

Deer Park TX, 77536

ngarvis@deerparktx.org

281-479-2050

www.deerparktx.gov/98/ParksRecreation

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

East Texas State Fair Association

2112 W. Front Street

Tyler TX, 75702

jsykes@etstatefair.com

903-597-2501

www.etstatefair.com/

Fair/Event

September 22 - October 1, 2023

Eastland Chamber of Commerce

209 W Main St

Eastland TX, 76448

chamber@eastland.net

254-629-2332

www.eastlandchamber.com/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Letty Gonzalez

P.O. Box 85

Edinburg TX, 78540 chamber@edinburg.com

956-383-4974

www.edinburg.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Fayette County Fair

P.O. Box 544

La Grange TX, 78945

info@fayettecountyfair.org

979-968-3290

http://www.fayettecountyfair.org

Fair/Event

August 31-September 3, 2023

2023 Fairs, Livestock Shows, Festivals, Rodeos and Events

Flatonia Chamber of Commerce-Czhilispiel

Beverly Ponder

P.O. Box 610 Flatonia TX, 78941

flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net

361-865-3920

www.czhilispiel.com

Fair/Event

October 27 - 29, 2023

Fort Bend County Fair Association

Cindy Schmidt

4310 Hwy 36 S Rosenberg TX, 77471 cindy@fbcfa.org

281-342-6171

www.fortbendcountyfair.com

Fair/Event

September 29 - October 8, 2023

Fort Worth Livestock Show

Bradford S. Barnes

P.O. Box 150 Fort Worth TX, 76101 brad@fwssr.com

817-877-2400

www.fwssr.com

Fair/Event

January 12-February 3, 2024

Friends of Conroe - Conroe

Cajun Catfish Festival

Jodi Willard

101 S. Main Street Conroe TX, 77301

stephanie@friendsofconroe.com

936-524-6636

www.friendsofconroe.com/

Fair/Event

October 13 - 15, 2023

Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, Inc

Melondy Bender

P.O. Box 889 Santa Fe TX, 77510

melondygcfr@yahoo.com

409-986-6010

www.galvestoncountyfair.com

Fair/Event

April 14 - 22, 2023

Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

636 South Main Street Grapevine TX, 76051

bruce@thewoodagency.com

800-457-6338

www.grapevinetexasusa.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Great Texas Mosquito FestivalCity of Clute

100 Parkview Dr. Clute TX, 77531

danapom@mosquitofestival.com

979-265-2541

www.mosquitofestival.com/

Fair/Event

July 27 - 29, 2023

Gregg County Fair/Longview

Jaycees

1511 Judson Rd Longview TX, 75601 Clay812@aol.com

903-753-4478

greggcountyfair.com

Fair/Event

September 8 - 16, 2023

Grimes County Fair Association

P.O. Box 630 Anderson TX, 77830 Elizabeth.Vannolan@ grimescountytexas.gov

936-873-3913

www.grimescountyfair.com/

Fair/Event

May 31 - June 10, 2023

Guadalupe Agricultural & Livestock Fair Association

Sarah Louque

P.O. Box 334 Seguin TX, 78156

g.c.f.a@sbcglobal.net

830-379-1291

www.gcfair.org

Fair/Event

October 12 - 15, 2023

Harris County Fair & Rodeo

Michele Reed

19010 Juergen Road

Tomball TX, 77377 mshell2@ymail.com

281-203-7201

www.hcfairandrodeo.org

Fair/Event

October 26-28, 2023

Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

Wes Allison

4601 Bosque Blvd. Waco TX, 76710 wes@hotfair.com

254-776-1660

www.hotfair.com

Fair/Event

October 6 - 16, 2023

Hill Country Festivals / Kerville Reinessance Festival

Hal Robinson

P.O. Box 235 Comfort TX, 78013 illusionsinto@mac.com

214-632-5766

www.kerrvillerenfest.com/ Fair/Event

January 21 - 22, 2023

January 28 - 29, 2023

February 4 - 5, 2023

Horseshoe Hospitality Services

Joe Kelley

P.O. Box 1660 Midland TX, 79702 exec@co.midland.tx.us 254-897-9533

www.midlandhorseshoe.com/ Associate

See website calendar for events

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Chris Boleman

P.O. Box 20070 Houston TX, 77225 boleman@hlsr.com

832-667-1168

www.rodeohouston.com/

Fair/Event

February 28 - March 19, 2023

Howard County Fair

Janeice Barnes

P.O. Box 2356 | Big Spring TX derekwashinsurance@gmail.com

432-935-6221

www.hcfair.org

Fair/Event

September 14 - 17, 2023

Hunt County Fair

Suan Keller

P.O. Box 1403 | Greenville TX fairmanager@huntcountyfair.net 903-454-1503

www.huntcountyfair.net/

Fair/Event

April 21 - 30, 2023

Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce

Laura Green

P.O. Box 538 | Huntsville TX, lgreen@chamber.huntsville.tx.us 936-295-8113

www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Jackson County Youth Fair P.O. Box 457 | Edna TX, 77957 treasurer@jcyf.org 361-782-8305

www.jcyf.org

Fair/Event

October 7 - 14, 2023

July Spectacular

Stephanie O’Brien 2000 E Princeton Dr. Princeton TX, 75407 sobrien@princetontx.us

972-734-2416

princetontx.gov/370/July-Spectacular

Fair/Event

July 3, 2023

Kendall County Fair Association, Inc

P.O. Box 954 Boerne TX, 78006 info@gvtc.com

830-249-2839

www.kcfa.org

Fair/Event

September 1 - 3, 2023

2023 Fairs, Livestock Shows, Festivals, Rodeos and Events

La Salle County Fair Association

Amanda Snowden

P.O. Box 553

Cotulla TX, 78014

lcfa@granderiver.net

830-879-2852

gov.texas.gov/music/event/la-sallecounty-fair-and-wild-hog-cookoff

Fair/Event

March 9 - 12, 2023

Laredo International Fair & Exposition

Alberto Torres

P.O. Box 1770

Laredo TX, 78044

alberto_torres_jr@yahoo.com

956-722-9948

www.laredofair.com

Fair/Event

February 27 - March 4, 2023

Lee County Fair Association, Inc. P.O. Box 426 Giddings TX, 78942

bmorgan@fnbgiddings.com

979-542-3455

www.leecountyfairtx.com/

Fair/Event

May 18 - 20, 2023

Levelland Chamber of Commerce

1101 Ave H Levelland TX, 79336 msiders@levelland.com

806-894-4284

http://www.levelland.com

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Luling Watermelon Thump

P.O. Box 188/421 E Davis St

Luling TX, 78648

admin@watermelonthump.com

830-875-3214

newsite.watermelonthump.com/

Fair/Event

June 22 - 25, 2023

Matagorda County Fair & Livestock

Julie Culver

P.O. Box 1803 Bay City TX, 77404

mcfa@matagordacountyfair.com

979-245-2454

www.matagordacountyfair.com

Fair/Event

February 11 - March 4, 2023

McAllen Chamber of Commerce

Maritza Munoz

P.O. Box 790 McAllen TX, 78505 mmunoz@mcallencvb.com

956-681-1011

www.mcallen.org

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Midland County Fair

Kasey Kelly

P.O. Box 50431 Midland TX, 79710

kasey.kelly@midlandcofair.com

432-203-5913

www.midlandcofair.com

Fair/Event

August 13 - 19, 2023

Montgomery County Fair Association

Brian Hayes

P.O. Box 869 Conroe TX, 77305

brian@mcfa.org

936-521-1498

www.mcfa.org

Fair/Event

March 24 - April 2, 2023

Nacogdoches County Expo Center

Anita Scott

3805 NW Stallings Dr Nacogdoches TX, 75964

ascott@co.nacogdoches.tx.us

936-564-0849

www.nacexpo.net

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

North Texas Fair & Rodeo

Glen Carlton

P.O. Box 1695 Denton TX, 76202 gcarlton@ntfair.com

940-387-2632

www.ntfair.com/ Fair/Event

August 18 - 26, 2023

Old Sorehead Trade Days

P.O. Box 86 Stanton TX, 79782 info@stantontex.com

432-756-2006

www.stantontex.com/events/2018/ old-sorehead-trade-days

Fair/Event

April 15 - 16, 2023/October 1415, 2023

Palacios Lions Club

P.O. Box 1 Palacios TX, 77465 robertbrieden21@gmail.co

361-648-2945

www.facebook.com/PalaciosLions/ Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Panhandle-South Plains Fair

Herbert Higgs, Jr, CFE 1012 Avenue A Lubbock TX, 79401 info@southplainsfair.com

806-763-2833

www.southplainsfair.com

Fair/Event

September 22 - 30, 2023

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Sherry Free

7601 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena TX, 77507 admin@pasadenarodeo.com

281-487-240

www.pasadenarodeo.com/

Fair/Event

September 14 - 16, 2023

Pasadena Strawberry Festival

Bert Muston

7603 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena TX, 77507

bert@strawberryfest.org

281-991-9500

www.strawberryfest.org

Fair/Event

May 18 - 21, 2023

Permian Basin Fair & Expo

Don Thorn

218 W. 46th St. | Odessa TX, cclark@pbfair.com

432-366-3951

http://pbfair.com/

Fair/Event

September 1 - 10, 2023

Poteet Strawberry Festival

Carol Rivera

P.O. Box 227 Poteet TX, 78065 carol-rivera@sbcglobal.net

830-276-3323 X2

www.strawberryfestival.com

Fair/Event

April 14 - 16, 2023

Red River Valley Fair

Rita Jane Haynes

570 East Center Street Paris TX, 75460

rrvfair@suddenlinkmail.com

903-785-7971

www.paristx-rrvfair.com

Fair/Event

September 27 - 30, 2023

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show

1000 N Texas Ave

Mercedes TX, 78570 mando@rgvls.com

956-565-2456

www.rgvls.com

Fair/Event

March 9 - 19, 2023

Rockdale Fair & Rodeo

Kristi Moreland

P.O. Box 1059 | Rockdale TX, anmjkm@gmail.com

512-430-2767

www.rockdalefairandrodeo.com

Fair/Event

October 18 - 21, 2023

2023 Fairs, Livestock Shows, Festivals, Rodeos and Events

Rodeo Austin

Hollye Fain

9100 Decker Lake Rd

Austin TX, 78724

hollye@rodeoaustin.com

512-919-3000

www.rodeoaustin.com

Fair/Event

March 10 - 25, 2023

San Angelo Livestock Show & Rodeo

Linda Rhodes

200 W. 43 Street | San Angelo linda@sanangelorodeo.com

325-653-7785

www.sanangelorodeo.com/

Fair/Event

February 2 - 19, 2023

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

P.O. Box 200230 | San Antonio brian@sarodeo.com

210-225-5851

www.sarodeo.com

Fair/Event

February 9 - 26, 2023

San Patricio County Fairgrounds

219 W. 5th St. | Sinton TX, sanpatfairgroundsasst@gmail.com

361-364-9580

www.sanpatriciocountyfairgrounds. com/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

South Texas State Fair

7250 Westpark

Beaumont TX, 77705

info@ymbl.org

409-832-9991

www.ymbl.org

Fair/Event

March 23 - April 2, 2023

State Fair of Texas

Karissa Condoianis

P.O. Box 150009

Dallas TX, 75315

kcondoianis@bigtex.com

214-421-8716

www.bigtex.com

Fair/Event

September 29 - October 22, 2023

Stonewall Chamber of Commerce

Jason Englert

P.O. Box 1

Stonewall TX, 78710

stonewallchamber@gmail.com

830-644-2735

stonewalltexas.com/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Tatum Economic Development Corp

Nakia Smith

P.O. Box 989 Tatum TX, 75691

nakia.smith@edc.tatumtexas.com

903-947-6403

tatum.texas.gov/

Fair/Event

See Calendar for Events

Texas Crab Festival

Tom Osten

P.O. Box 2002

Crystal Beach TX, 77650

info@texascrabfestival.org

281-773-3044

www.texascrabfestival.org

Fair/Event

May 12 - 14, 2023

Texas State Forest Festival

Jim Johnson

1615 South Chestnut

Lufkin TX, 75901

jjohnson@lufkintexas.org

936-634-6644

www.texasstateforestfestival.com

Fair/Event

September 14 - 17, 2023

Titus County Fair

Steve Russell

P.O. Box 1232

Mt. Pleasant TX, 75456

tituscofair@yahoo.com

903-577-8117

www.tituscountyfair.com

Fair/Event

September 27 - 30, 2023

Trinity Valley Exposition

Gina Worthy

P.O. Box 9047 | Liberty TX, info@tvefair.com

936-336-7455

www.tvefair.com

Fair/Event

October 13 - 21, 2023

Visit Granbury Inc

Tammy Dooley

116 W Bridge St/PO Box 969 Granbury TX, 76048 tdooley@granbury.org

817-964-0213

www.visitgranbury.com

Fair/Event

See Calendar for Events

Walker County Fair Association

Bob Stoudt

P.O. Box 1817 Huntsville TX, 77432

wcfa@walkercountyfair.com

936-291-8763

www.walkercountyfair.com

Fair/Event

March 31 - April 8, 2023

Waller County Fair

Sherry Roesner

P.O. Box 911 | Hempstead TX, sroesner@saltlickfishing.com

832-444-9551

wallercountyfair.org/

Fair/Event

September 29 - October 7, 2023

Washington County Expo

Kathleen Lennon

1305 East Blue Bell Rd Brenham TX, 77833

klennon@wacounty.com

979-530-3071

www.washingtoncountyexpo.com/

Fair/Event

See website calendar for events

Washington County Fair

Debbie Schroeder

1305 East Blue Bell Rd

Brenham TX, 77833

washingtoncofair@sbcglobal.net

979-836-4112

www.washingtoncofair.com/

Fair/Event

September 15 - 23, 2023

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Rochelle Johnson

1700 Hwy. 36

Abilene TX, 79602

rjohnson@taylorcountyexpocenter.com

325-677-4376

www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com/ events/west-texas-fair-rodeo

Fair/Event

September 7 - 16, 2023

Western Heritage Classic

Rochelle Johnson

1701 Hwy. 36

Abilene TX, 79602

rjohnson@taylorcountyexpocenter.com

325-677-4377

www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com/ events/west-texas-fair-rodeo

Fair/Event

May 11 - 14, 2023

Wharton County Youth Fair

Tricia Potts

P.O. Box 167

Glen Flora TX, 77443

tricia@whartoncountyyouthfair.org

979-677-3371

www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org/ Fair/Event

March 23 - April 1, 2023

Williamson County Fair

Kelley Hernandez

P.O. Box 1275

Taylor TX, 76574

kelley.hernandez@wilco.org

360-870-9373

www.wilcoexpo.com/ Fair/Event

October 25 - 29, 2023

Fair & Event Dates

JANUARY

Fort Worth Livestock Show

Hill Country Festivals / Kerville Reinessance Festival

FEBRUARY

San Angelo Livestock Show & Rodeo

Hill Country Festivals / Kerville Reinessance Festival

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Matagorda County Fair & Livestock

Laredo International Fair & Exposition

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

MARCH

La Salle County Fair Association

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show

Rodeo Austin

Wharton County Youth Fair

South Texas State Fair

Montgomery County Fair Association

Walker County Fair Association

APRIL

Poteet Strawberry Festival Association

Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, Inc

Old Sorehead Trade Days

Hunt County Fair

MAY

Western Heritage Classic

Texas Crab Festival

Lee County Fair Association, Inc.

Pasadena Strawberry Festival

Grimes County Fair Association

JUNE

Crosby Fair & Rodeo

Luling Watermelon Thump

January 12 - February 3, 2024

January 21 - 22, 2023

January 28 - 29, 2023

February 2 - 19, 2023

February 4 - 5, 2023

February 9 - 26, 2023

February 11 - March 4, 2023

February 27 - March 4, 2023

February 28 - March 19, 2023

March 9 - 12, 2023

March 9 - 19, 2023

March 10 - 25, 2023

March 23 - April 1, 2023

March 23 - April 2, 2023

March 24 - April 2, 2023

March 31 - April 8, 2023

April 14 - 16, 2023

April 14 - 22, 2023

April 15 - 16, 2023

April 21 - 30, 2023

May 11 - 14, 2023

May 12 - 14, 2023

May 18 - 20, 2023

May 18 - 21, 2023

May 31 - June 10, 2023

June 2 - 10, 2023

June 22 - 25, 2023

Fair & Event Dates

JULY

July Spectacular

Great Texas Mosquito Festival - City of Clute

AUGUST

Midland County Fair

Blanco County Fair

North Texas Fair Association

Central Texas State Fair - Bell County Expo

Fayette County Fair

SEPTEMBER

Permian Basin Fair & Exposition

Kendall County Fair Association, Inc

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Colorado County Fair Association

Gregg County Fair/Longview Jaycees

Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

Howard County Fair

Texas State Forest Festival

Amarillo Tri-State Exposition/Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

Washington County Fair

Burleson County Fair

Panhandle-South Plains Fair

East Texas State Fair Association

Red River Valley Fair Association

Titus County Fair

Comal County Fair Association

State Fair of Texas

Waller County Fair

Fort Bend County Fair Association

OCTOBER

Austin County Fair

Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo

Jackson County Youth Fair

Calhoun County Fair Association

Guadalupe Agricultural & Livestock Fair Association

Brazoria County Fair Association

Friends of Conroe - Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

July 3, 2023

July 27 - 29, 2023

August 13 - 19, 2023

August 16 - 19, 2023

August 18 - 26, 2023

August 31 - September 3, 2023

September 1 - 10, 2023

September 1 - 3, 2023

September 7 - 16, 2023

September 7 - 9, 2023

September 8 - 16, 2023

September 14 - 16, 2023

September 14 - 17, 2023

September 15 - 23, 2023

September 19 - 23, 2023

September 22 - 30, 2023

September 22 - October 1, 2023

September 27 - 30, 2023

September 27 - October 1, 2023

September 29 - October 22, 2023

September 29 - October 7, 2023

September 29 - October 8, 2023

October 6 - 15, 2023

October 6 - 16, 2023

October 7 - 14, 2023

October 10 - 14, 2023

October 12 - 15, 2023

October 13, 2023

October 13 - 15, 2023

Fair & Event Dates

OCTOBER

Trinity Valley Exposition

Brazos Valley Fair & Exposition

Old Sorehead Trade Days

Rockdale Fair & Rodeo

Williamson County Fair

Harris County Fair & Rodeo

Flatonia Chamber of Commerce-Czhilispiel

SEE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR EVENTS

Harris County Fair & Rodeo

Tatum Economic Development Corp

Visit Granbury Inc

Angelina Expo Center

Bay City Lions Club

City of Bay City-Tourism Department

City of Glen Rose Convention & Visitors Bureau

October 13 - 21, 2023

October 13 - 22, 2023

October 14 - 15, 2023

October 18 - 21, 2023

October 25 - 29, 2023

October 26 - 28, 2023

October 27 - 29, 2023

See website calendar for events

City of Hidalgo See website calendar for events

City Of McAllen

City of Sugar Land

Comanche Chamber of Commerce

Deer Park - Parks & Recreation

Eastland Chamber of Commerce

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce

Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

Horseshoe Hospitality Services

Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce

Levelland Chamber of Commerce

McAllen Chamber of Commerce

Nacogdoches County Expo Center

Palacios Lions Club

See website calendar for events

San Patricio County Fairgrounds See website calendar for events

Stonewall Chamber of Commerce

Washington County Expo

See website calendar for events

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

3-J Productions, LLC

Jason Manning

2515 S Adams St | Fort Worth, TX 76110 615-293-3664

info@3-jproductions.com

www.3-jproductions.com

Entertainment booking/management

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

A Clean Portoco

Michael Perez

P.O. Box 531607 | Harlingen, TX 78552 956-440-9926

www.portoco.com

Portable restroom trailers

Associate | Rental Services

Agricadabra

Grayson Matchett

4667 Fort McHenry Parkway | Glenn Allen, VA 23060 804-822-6668

matchettexperiences@gmail.com matchetteexperiences.com

Magic and Hypnosis Shows

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

American Veteran Traveling Tribute, AVTT

7922 S Broadway Ave, Ste #12 | Tyler, TX 903-330-0372

rebecca@avtt.org

http://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com

Travel the United States of America showcasing the Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Associate | Entertainment

AMP Live Events LLC

Mike Fonder 417 Washington St. | Oconto, WI 54153 920-819-2023

bookit@monstertrucktour.com monstertrucktour.com

AMP Live Events presents the Monster Truck Nitro Tour, Nitro Monter Truck Ride Trucks, Nitro FMX Jumping Shows! 30 Years experience producing motorsports events all over Canada and the U.S. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Amusement Midway Providers/AMP Inc.

Lara Armstrong

P.O. Box 100 | Staples, TX 78670 817-946-9272

lara@amp4fun.com

Carnival midway attractions

Associate | Carnival

Amusement Risk Insurance Association

Gene Berger

14439 NW Military Hwy | San Antonio, TX 210-722-7671

sryan@jkj.com

amusemententertainmentrisk.com/ Amusement Entertainment Risk Insurance Agency (AERIA) has dedication to their clients and commitment to the amusement and entertainment industry. Rick and Gene hope EVERYONE gives them a chance to show that they are the best option for coverage, service and integrity. They are confident that if you give them a chance, you will not regret it!

Associate | Insurance

Ariel Hutchins Music

Hannah Hartman

1809 South McElroy Street | Crane, TX 79731 432-664-6873

txfarm7girl@gmail.com arielhutchinsmusic.com/ Texas Country artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Artists and Attractions

Kyle Palmer

1234 9th Ave SE | Dyersville, IA 52040 563-920-4794

kyle@artistsandattractions.com

www.artistsandattractions.com

Talent Agency

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

ATX Backline

Brett Perez 18105 Foust Dr. | Buda, TX 78610 512-518-5974

rentals@atxbacklline.com

www.atxbackline.com

Entertainment Production Services

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

B-Amused

Joe Bressie

14411 Forestdale | Dallas, TX 75234 972-841-1162

joe.bressie@yahoo.com

www.b-amused.com

Mechanical Bull rentals

Associate | Miscellaneous

Bayou City Sound LLC

Thomas Bohacek 9811 Boone Road | Houston, TX 77099 713-539-9913

tom@bayoucitysound.com

www.bayoucitysound.com

The South Texas premier sound, lighting, staging and audio visual integration company.

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Bleacher Rentals

Michael Timmermans

2454 Nixon Rd, RR 7 | Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K6

519-671-6653

mike@bleacherrentals.com, amanda@ bleacherrentals.com

www.bleacherrentals.com

We rent safe and affordable mobile bleachers in a variety of sizes ranging from 4 row to 15 row bleachers. Associate | Rental Services

Bobby Cordell Magic Show

Bobby Cordell

130 Misty Lane | Cedar Creek, TX 78612 512-303-3298

txyanky@aol.com

www.bobbycordellmagic.com

Magician and balloon artist. Children’s and adult entertainment.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Bons Temps Growers, LLC

John Cash 9999 Mansfield Road | Keithville, LA 71047 318-453-6274

jcash52@gmail.com

www.mysecretgardencenter.com

We manufacture and sell animal safe dyed green shavings for livestock bedding

Associate | Miscellaneous

Book Your Event.com/Bill Angelini Enterprises

Bill Agelini 562 S Highway | Seguin, TX 78155 210-363-4978

Bill@bookyourevent.com

www.bookyourevent.com

Having built a reputation as a well-known agency in the musical talent industry, Bill Angelini Enterprises knows what it takes to find talent that moves a crowd. His experience as a promoter , band manager , tour coordinator and talent buyer adds to his understanding of events and provides a strong advantage in assisting both private and public organizations. BAE will help you acquire the right entertainment to create memorable moments for your audience.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Bryan Jackson Stunt Shows

Bryan Jackson

925 E Main | Eastland, TX 76448 254-631-1596

bryan@cbryans.com

www.verticaladrenaline.com/

We travel the country doing stunt shows and entertaining crowds using re-enactments. Our shows are very family friendly, interactive, and promote God & Country.

Associate | Entertainment

plan yoUR GRANBURY EVENT expeRience Uniquely www.VisitGranbury.com

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Buddy the Bull

Seth Maxie

80 Print Rawls Rd | Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-408-3529

maxieseth@gmail.com

www.sethmaxie.com

Live Brahman Picture Bull and Children’s Activity Book Associate | Special Services

Cale Moon

P.O. Box 140 | Enterprise, OR 97828 509-366-7824

cale@calemoon.com

www.calemoon.com

Country entertainer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Capitol International Productions, Inc.

David Musselman

47829 Tamahawk Dr | Negley, OH 44441 979-542-3455

davidm@capitalint.com

http://www.capitolint.com/

We work closely with state and county fairs, major parks and many of the festivals that bring fun and family entertainment to cities and towns all over the nation. If you review our list of attractions we are confident you will find one that fits your needs. Associate | Entertainment

Carnival Americana, Inc

Alan Cockerham

P.O. Box 1000 | Fort Worth, TX 76101 817-832-9832

info@carnivalamericana.com

www.carnivalamericana.com

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Chan’s Concessions

Andy Chan 1806 Solana Springs Dr | Sugar Land, TX 713-240-9426

www.instagram.com/chansconcessions/?hl=en

Concession

Associate | Concessions

Chef Landry’s Comedy Dinner Show

Scott Landry

740 Joe Miller Rd | Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-515-2458

scott@cheflandry.com

cheflandry.com/

Comedy cajun cooking show

Associate | Entertainment

Circle S Parties & Events

Melanie Shelton

1525 Tan Oak | Big Sandy, TX 75755 903-360-4016

melanieshelton55@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/CircleSPartiesandEvents/

Petting Zoo Associate | Petting Zoo

Cirque Du Kidtastic

Amanda Stiffler

1200 Brenau Terrace | Panama City, FL 32405 850-596-4065

cirquedukidtastic@gmail.com

www.cirquedukidtastic.com

An interactive comedy show where the audience kids participate in a eclectic variety style show that is based on the Cirque Du Soleil style show that perform across our great nation. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Cody Wayne

Cody Wayne McClendon

1140 CR 307 | Henderson, TX 75654 903-576-0609

bryanpromotionstx@gmail.com

www.codywaynemusic.com

Country Music Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Coffey Anderson

130 N. Preston Rd, Ste 217 | Prosper, TX 75078

818-817-1093

coffeyanderson@mac.com

http://www.coffeyanderson.com

Live music and production

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Comedy & Juggling and Stuff

Bruce Manners

2201 Le Bean Lane | Seabrook, TX 77586 281-532-3139

bruce@brucemanners.com www.brucemanners.com

Entertaining blend of stand-up comedy, audience participation and outrageous stunts. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Communications Direct

Doug Hull

1450 Halsey Way, Ste 104 | Carrollton, TX 75007

312-829-7770

dhull@commdirect.com www.commdirect.com

Two-way radio rentals

Associate | Rental Services

Concessions Unlimited LLC

Jeff McKinney

P.O. Box 896 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-452-4230

jefforymckinney@aol.com

Associate | Concessions

Cool Breeze Rental

Bill Dillard Jr

4205 Lebanon Lane | Edinburg, TX 78539 956-279-2214

billydillard@cool-breeze-rentals.com

www.cool-breeze-rentals.com

We can decorate your event while allowing your patrons to enjoy themselves with the help of our rental equipment. Your guests will stay longer and spend more with our eye-catching beautiful equipment that Makes You Look Good and allows your guest to enjoy themselves. We are your full-service creature comfort supplier.

Associate | Rental Services

Corky Westmoreland Concessions

Justin Westmoreland

P.O. Box 1090 | Hughes Spring, TX 75656 903-563-9271

cwfairfood@gmail.com

www.corky-westmoreland-concessions-llc.business.site

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Crabtree Amusements

Patrick Crabtree

P.O. Box 100 | Staples, TX 78670 512-757-5555

pcrabtree@austin.rr.com

www.crabtreeamusements.net

We feature bright, clean equipment, courteous uniformed employees and many comfort features to ensure the enjoyment of our patrons

Associate | Carnival

Creative Awards & Trophies

P.O. Box 563 | Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-992-3018

wayne@creativeaward.com

http://www.creativeaward.com/

Let our custom team design your full awards program. Associate | Awards

Creniques Eats & Treats

Vantrese Walker 16917 Thorntree Ct | Justin, TX 76247 940-440-2004

vngaddis@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/Creniques/

This is the place where Creative meets Unique and falls in love.. We know you want only the best for your event. Let us help make your day Fairy Tale Magical with CRENIQUES

Associate | Miscellaneous

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Darrell Goldman Band

Darrell Goldman

617 Jake Drive | Jarrell, TX 76537

512-838-1701

darrell@darrellgoldman.com

www.darrellgoldman.com

The Darrell Goldma Band, based near Austin, is a premierer and established Country Band that keeps people dancing all night long with a musical style that is defined by neotraditional county; Texas country and country rock influences

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Dawson Drake Music

Rod Drake 6693 FM 563 | Liberty, TX 77575 281-507-4577

rod@dawsondrake.com www.dawsondrake.com

Country Music Entertainer Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Deep South Productions

Ryan Radar

P.O. Box 764 | Manchaca, TX 78652 512-441-3045

dsprod8282@aol.com www.deepsouthaustin.com

Deep South Productions furnish bands for festival entertainment. We have a range of musical groups. Our most requested groups are out Tejano/ Conjunto band and our Blues Band. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

DGJD, Inc. - The Bleacher Company

Gordon Maatsch

P.O. Box 315 | Boyd, TX 76023 800-840-8767

dgjdmaatsch@aol.com

www.dgjdbleachers.com/

We work to accommodate your seating and budget requirements, as well as to provide your spectators safe and comfortable seating.

Associate | Rental Services

Duck Enterprises

Robert Duck 2055 Murray Loop | Bosque Farms, NM 87068 505-869-3772

info@racingducks.com

www.racingducks.com

Racing Ducks

Associate | Entertainment

Eli Mosley

3364 Diamond Tarrace | Mulberry, FL 33860 863-303-5626

gonecountryentertain@gmail.com elimosley.com

Country Mustic Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Epicenter Productions

Jeff Krebs

3717 Commerce Pl Suite G | Bedford, TX 817-756-4300

jeff@epicenterproductions.net

www.epicenterproductions.net

Talent booking, booking agency, talent agency, entertainers, entertainment, booking musical entertainment, banquets, famous speakers, production, management, audio, video, sound, lighting, staging, special effects.

Associate | Entertainment booking, consulting, stage, sound & lights

Etix

Samantha Cuellar

909 Aviation Parkway, Ste 900 | Morrisville, NC 27560

800-370-2364

samantha@rockhousepartners.com www.etix.com

Our ticketing solutions allow for mobile purchasing flexibility as well as other customer-centric features.

Associate | Special Services

Fair Publishing House

P.O. Box 350 Norwalk, OH 44857 419-668-3746

cara@fairsupplies.com

www.fairpublishing.com

Award Ribbons, Tickets, Advertising and Fair Supplies

Associate | Awards

Fare Foods Corp

Clint Barton

P.O. Box 407 | Du Quoin, IL 62832 618-542-2155

cbarton@farefoods.com, lporter@farefoods. com

www.farefoods.com

The ultimate name in concession supply and fair foods for the mobile concessionaires, no matter where they are.

Associate | Concessions

Fun Biz Concessions, Inc

Nathan Janousek

1659 State Hwy 46W Ste 115 #601 | New Braunfels, TX 78132 214-403-0706

funbizconc@gmail.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Fusion Talent Group

Andrew Pogson

344 Williams St | Stratford, Ontario, Canada N54 4Y5

646-241-7863

info@fusiontalentgroup.com

www.fusiontalentgroup.com

An entertainment booking agency specializing in world-class artists and attractions for fairs.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Globe of Death Squad

John Obando 1156 Cr 4304 | Greenville, TX 75401 903-355-8985

xmr90@aol.com

globeofdeathsquad.com

A brotherhood formed to do one thing. ENTERTAIN Straight from the heart of Texas the Globe of Death Squad!

Associate | Entertainment

Gold Star Amusements

Ralph Shoptaw P.O. Box 164633 | Little Rock, AR 72216 501-350-7927

ralphnshop@hotmail.com

www.goldstaramusement.com

Six generation family owned and operated amusement ride company.

Associate | Carnival

Good Karma K9Z

Leroy Golden 406 Cr 2030 | Crockett, TX 75835 713-471-0773

goodkarmak9z@gmail.com

http://goodkarmak9z.com/ COMPELLING CANINE ENTERTAINMENT Good Karma K9Z team travels coast to coast collecting trophies, entertaining crowds and licking faces.

Associate | Entertainment

Grady Henly Decorators

Dan Henly 202 36th Street | Lubbock, TX 79404 806-763-3578

dmhenly@sbcglobal.net

www.gradyhenlydecorators.com

A premier full service Trade Show / Convention / Special Event Decorating Company. Our team consistently puts on hundreds of successful trade shows, conventions, fairs and special events in the southwest United States every year. We will deliver every detail to the quality and complete satisfaction of our customers.

Associate | Decorations

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Grant Entertainment

Holly Grant

16703 Harbor Falls Dr | Cypress, TX 77433

281-627-2278

holly@grantentertainment.com

www.grantentertainment.com

Represents award-winning singer-songwriters whose styles range from classic Nashville to acoustic pop. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Great American Entertainment

Pamela Jaeger

5396 S US Hwy 281 | Stephenville, TX 76401 541-512-1100

info@greatamericanpettingzoo.com www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com

Traveling Petting Farms Piny Rides, Animal Races, Cooking Shows and more.

Associate | Entertainment

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

Andrew Vandepopulier

4300 Shawnee Mission Parkway Fairway, KS 913-432-4400

andrewv@hwins.com www.hwins.com

Insurance

Associate | Insurance

Harmony Artists

Jerry Ross

20501 Ventura Blvd. Ste 289 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 323-655-5007

jross@harmonyartists.com www.harmonyartists.com

The best source for musical, theatrical, and special event entertainment nationwide.Our highly skilled staff offers personalized service and has the experience and know-how necessary to obtain the very best talent in the marketplace to fit any budget.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Heart of America Carnival

Robert Cory

P.O. Box 747 Pasadena, TX 77501

713-416-7461

heartofamericacarnival@hotmail.com

www.heartofamericashows.com

With a large array of rides, attractions, games and food concessions, Heart of America Shows can provide complete carnival events of any size.

Associate | Carnival

Hometown Ticketing

Kaitlin McCann

1328 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor | Columbus, OH 43215

866-488-4849

cynthia.price@hometownticketing.com

www.hometownticketing.com

HomeTown helps thousands of schools and organizations across the country seamlessly provide convenient digital ticketing options for their communities, families, and fans.

Associate | Special Services

Honey Bucket Portable Sanitation

Jimmy Smith

P.O. Box 1250 | San Marcos, TX 78666 737-344-2777

jimmysmith@honeybucket.com

www.honeybucket.com

Provides portable storage and sanitation services for events.

Associate | Rental Services

Hot Glass Academy

Devan Cole

141 E Furlow St. Apt. C Americus, GA 31709 585-704-6942

info@hotglassacademy.com

hotglassacademy.com

Hot Glass Academy provides mobile glassblowing performances and artwork exhibits

Associate | Miscellaneous

Houston Tents & Events

Darren Randle 6836 Bourgeois Rd Houston, TX 77066

832-565-1626

darren@houstontentsevents.com

www.houstontentsevents.com

We provide a variety of event rental equipment and services ranging from tents, tables/chairs, restrooms, generators adn temporary power districution, staging/flooring, linens, fencing/barricades and more

Associate | Rental Services

Hypnotist Tina Marie

Tina Marie Gassert

7312 Dolphine Crest Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89129 713-446-5477

tinamarie@funhypnotist.com

www.funhypnotist.com

Hypnotist Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Ibex Digital Consulting

Rudy Palma

10440 Central Expresway Suite #800 | Dallas, TX 75231

432-202-8623

rpalma@ibexdigitalconsulting.com

www.ibexdigitalconsulting.com

We specialize in digital marketing for the entertainment industry. We help event coordinators increase event attendance by implementing strategies. Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Irresponsibly Drawn

Jennifer Hodge

889 Melrose Ave | Chula Vista, CA 91911 619-651-5515

the.jen.hodge@gmail.com

www.irresponsiblydrawn.com

Live caricature artist.

Associate | Entertainment

J International Management & Robocars

Entertainment

Jane Rooney

P.O. Box 940592 | Maitland, FL 32794 352-702-7727

jane@robocarsentertainment.com

www.robotsandcarsentertainment.com

An innovative strolling act and costume services company. All services are rendered in house from building our one of a kind costumes, marketing and booking, as well as training and providing operators. Associate | Entertainment

Jarrod Sterrett & The Hired Guns

Jarrod Sterrett 3114 Nashville Ave | Greenville, TX 75402 903-471-4880

jarrodsterrett@ymail.com

www.jarrodsterrett.com

Country Music Act/Band

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Jennifer’s All Creatures

Jennifer Gregston

P.O. Box 672 | Winnsboro, TX 75494 909-208-8457

jsallcreatures@gmail.com

www.barnyardraces.com

All Creatures Barnyard Entertainment. Petting Farms and Animal Races ducks turkeys, geese goats, sheep! Cute interactive show with excellent references. We have custom designed many shows to suit an events individual needs! All Creatures has been in the fair industry since 1998 doing thousands of shows from coast to coast and border to border. All Creatures is also available to provide petting farms and animal education displays for any size fair or event. Everyone will appreciate our sweet friendly farm animals. Associate | Entertainment

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Joe King Band

David Seward

P.O. Box 104 | Salado, TX 76571

682-564-2950

jdkentertain@gmail.com

joekingband.com

Country music entertainer and former NFL athlete. Joe King delivers traditional country music (originals and covers) with his seven-piece band Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Jordy Drug Testing

Janet Jordy

14209 Forest Circle | Montgomery, TX 77356 979-219-1622

jordydrugtesting@gmail.com

Drug testing of animals at fairs and exposition shows around the United States

Associate | Special Services

Kaliff Insurance

Bruce Smiley-Kaliff

2009 NW Military Hwy | San Antonio, TX (210) 829-7634

david@kaliff.com

www.kaliff.com

We specialize in the specific risks and needs of each individual category of event and amusement insurance focusing on our client’s unique operations and specialized coverage requirements.

Associate | Insurance

Kardenni Entertainment

Kardenni Dennis Friebe

P.O. Box 3690573 | Orlando, FL 32869

503-369-3452

kardenni@kardenni.com

www.kardenni.com

Moments Are What Make The Magic Clever, fun, mind-expanding miracles, and intelligent comedy magic KARDENNI has developed a truly unique style of intelligent comedy magic, that is captivating, clever, extremely funny and very effective. With over 20 years of experience and award-winning performances, KARDENNI will take your fair, event or celebration to the highest level possible, as he flies from one highly skilled and impressive effect to another, while his funny jokes and story-telling keep everyone amused throughout.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Kate Watson Music

Kate Watson

2048 Borthwick Lane | Conroe, TX 77301

409-423-0427

katewatsonmusic@gmail.com

www.thekatewatson.com

Country Music singer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Ken-Ran Productions

Brooks Kendall

2505 Scenic View ct | Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-6100

brooks@kenran.com

www.kenran.com

Handles all aspects of event entertainmentincluding talent buying, production, staging, audio-visual, travel, lodging, and on-site management.

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Kenny’s Funland

Kim Maple

P.O. Box 143 | Laferia, TX 78559 956-244-1168

kennysfunlandcarnival@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/kennysfunlandcarnival/ Carnival

Associate | Carnival

Labor Finders

Brianne Castle

205 Brushy Creek Road | Cedar Park, TX 78613 830-406-0883

brianne.castle@laborfinders.com

http://www.laborfinders.com

Staffing temporary & permanent employees

Associate | Special Services

Lagniappe Productions

Chris Whatley

120 E. Hill St. | Keller, TX 76248 817-337-1882

chris@lagniappeproductions.com

www.lagniappeproductions.com

We specialize in award winning wild west live comedy productions, line dance instruction, stunt shows, murder mysteries, old west photos, team building, western music, and more! We provide cowboys and saloon girls for any event, any size, anywhere!

Associate | Entertainment

Lanky’s Corner

Danny Kollaja

3738 Pope Drive | Corpus Christi, TX 78411 361-852-5696

info@clownone.com

www.clownone.com/

Lanky’s Corner has the most energetic and colorful ground entertainment for your event. Over 35 years of clowning experience and a large variety of services make this company a source of comedy entertainment for your fair, festival, corporate event, and other amusement venues.

Associate | Entertainment

Laser Spectacles, Inc

Timothy Walsh

P.O. Box 1535 | San Marcos, TX 78667

512-392-4600

laserinfo@laserspectacles.com

www.laserspectacles.com

LASER SPECTACLES, INC. is a Texas Laser Light entertainment production company specializing in producing spectacular laser shows, and designing and installing laser show related projects. Sound and light are merged to produce stunning effects.

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Leapfrog Entertainment

Rob Stuverud

P.O. Box 686 | Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-4098

rob@leapfrog-entertainment.com

www.leapfrog-entertainment.com

Specializing in grounds and stage entertainment. The owner of Leapfrog began performing in 1980 and opened the entertainment booking company in 1994. We help make the booking process easy with top notch quality professional entertainers!

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Lil’ Plunkett Circus

Rachel Plunkett

152 VZCR 2809 | Mabank, TX 75147 407-491-6005

olbell@aol.com

30 Minute variety show. Brand new clean fun for the family

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Linda Brown and Associates

Linda Brown 1320 Western Ridge Drive | Waco, TX 76712 785-635-5316

linda@lindabrownandassociates.com

www.lindabrownandassociates.com

We are a full service event production and consulting firm. Our goal is to make your event a huge success!

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Liz Gregory Talent

Liz Gregory 118 16th Ave S, Unit 4, ste 357 | Nashville, TN 37203 615-414-3498

gregorytalent2@aol.com

www.lizgregorytalentandproductions.com

Full service talent agency since 1983. Associate | Entertainment/Booking

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Loggins Auction Group

Rick Loggins

P.O. Box 1971 | Crosby, TX 77532

281-543-1712

rwloggins@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/people/Loggins-AuctionGroup/100057023247250/ Associate | Special Services

Luau Logan’s TroPIGal Revue

Logan Kimes

10803 Hemlock Dr. | Willis Point, TX 75169 417-459-7878

tropigalrevue@gmail.com tropigalrevue.com

A one of a kind variety show that features comedy’s puppets as well as performing pigs and goats. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Magana Media

Barbara Robertson

909 Sycamore Rd | Richmond, TX 77469 281-253-3366

barbara@maganamedia.com www.maganamedia.com

Marketing, Promotion & Crisis Communication Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Magic By Bruce Chadwick

Bruce Chadwick

P.O. Box 12345 | Fort Worth, TX 76110 817-832-6062

chadwickillusionist@yahoo.com www.brucechadwick.com

Comedy Magician, Illusionist, and Sleight-ofHand Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

MainGate Tickets

Jennifer Breshears

17314 Autumn Oak Ct | Spring, TX 77379 713-302-9198

jenbreshears@msn.com www.maingatetickets.com

Full featured ticketing service

Associate | Special Services

Marathon Music Group

Chuck Sweeney

2618 Lakefield Way | Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-831-4886

chuck@marathonmusicgroup.com

www.marathonmusicgroup.com

Talent Agency

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Marcy Grace

13385 NW Military HWY | San Antonio, TX 210-219-3629

info@marcygrace.com marcygrace.com/

Marcy Grace is a young singer/songwriter bringing fresh ideas to the Texas Country market. She is known for her unique and big voice. Marcy Grace is a multi-instrumentalist known also for her talents playing drums, guitar, electric guitar, and banjo. She’s also had 3 Top 40 songs on the Texas Radio Chart.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Massey Morris Music

Ellen Massey

1906 Liberty Street | League City, TX 77573 281-886-2903

ellen.musiclive@gmail.com

www.masseymorrismusic.com

I am a booking agent for Country Artists Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Merriam’s Midway Shows

Todd Merriam

1207 Lost Stone | San Antonio, TX 78258 210-410-6451

toddmerriam@sbcglobal.net

www.facebook.com/MerriamsMidwayShows/ Associate | Carnival

Metro Golf Cars, Inc

4603 South Freeway | Fort Worth, TX 76110 817-921-5491 X101

johnny@metrogolfcars.com

www.metrogolfcars.com

Rental & Sales of Golf Carts

Associate | Rental Services

Michael Wayne

Eli Mosley

3364 Diamond Terrace | Mulberry, FL 33860 863-303-5626

gonecountryentertain@gmail.com www.elimosley.com

Traditional country music Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Moo U Guided Livestock Tours

Jeannene Xanthus 5562 CR 1037 | Celeste, TX 75423 903-568-4137

mootours@yahoo.com

www.mooutours.com

Moo U Tours strives to connect the average fair-goer to the farmers that produce the things they use on a daily basis.

Associate | Entertainment

Moore’s Greater Shows, LLC

Rickey Moore

1083 FM 491 | Lyford, TX 78569 956-802-7617

txjanie@hotmail.com

mooresgreatershows.com

Traveling carnival Associate | Carnival

Music for Fairs

Bill Harris

500 North Hudson #992 | Silver City, NM 88061 619-992-8740

musicforfairs@gmail.com

www.musicforfairs.com

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

NASA Searchlights

Jerry Wayne 616 Isom Road | San Antonio, TX 78216 210-979-6272

jerry@nasasearchlights.com

nasasearchlights.com

Searchlights visible for miles

Associate | Miscellaneous

New Kastl Events

Rob Kastl 3816 Travis Blvd | Mansfield, TX 76063 817-689-9792

robertkastl@sbcglobal.net

Midway games for fairs and festivals. Associate | Carnival

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Inc

Myra LeCaptain 4445 Canoe Creek Road Saint Cloud, FL 34772 407-957-5990

pbls@lumberjackent.com

www.lumberjackent.com

Family entertainment/ Lumberjack Shows

Associate | Entertainment

Peek Pro Audio

Christian Keep 2057 West Hebron Pkwy Apt 1721 | Carrollton, TX 75010 940-704-9066

cakeep@sbcglobal.net

Full production company providing audio, staging, lighting and video

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Peerless Events and Tents

Dan Ferris

2250 Lion Country Pkwy | Grand Prairie, TX

817-937-9778

dan@peerlesseventsandtents.com

www.peerlesseventsandtents.com

Peerless Events & Tents is the premier tent and event rental service in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and all of Texas. We provide multiple options of tent rentals and event equipment rentals for a wide range of Texas events — corporate events, festivals, fairs and more. Associate | Rental Services

PickleJar

John Breland

18610 Cedar Creek Court Needville, TX 281-808-2969

john@picklejar.com picklejar.com

PickleJar is the ultimate entertainment app where fans can follow, share and support their favorite artist or venue

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Plymouth Industries

Randy Coleman

231 Parkside Ln Lincoln, NE 68521

402-656-5585

rcoleman@plymouthindustries.com plymouthindustries.com

Manufacturing of penning and gating for animals at fairs, festivals and special events

Associate | Equipment

Populous

Charlie Kolarik

3151 W Tecumseh Rd, Ste 220 Norman, OK 73072 405-473-9022

charles.kolarik@populous.com

Populous is a global architectural design firm specializing in creating environments & venues that draw communities and people together. Associate | Special Services

Pride of Texas Shows

Christopher Barton

P.O. Box 130 Elm Mott, TX 76640 254-495-0527

Chrisbbarton@msn.com www.prideoftexasshowsinc.com

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Priefert Complex Designs

Glen Calvert

P.O. Box 1540 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 800-527-8616

calvert@priefert.com

www.priefertcomplexdesigns.com

Unique and Comprehensive solutions to fulfill your expo and arena needs. Associate | Equipment

Promo King San Antonio

11825 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78216 210-667-2220

mypromoking@gmail.com

Make your Business King with PromoKing! A promotional products, screen printing and embroidery company proudly serving the Fairs and Events Industry in the State of Texas. Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Ranch House Design

Rachel Cutrer

1730 N Richmond Rd Wharton, TX 77488 979-532-9141

lynn@ranchhousedesigns.com www.ranchhousedesigns.com

Web Design and Marketing company for ranches, ag businesses and more. Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Ray Cammack Shows, Inc

Shelley Liggitt

P.O. Box 10 | Laveen, AZ 85339 602-237-3333

shelley@rcsfun.com www.rcsfun.com

Ray Cammack Shows, Inc. has been providing carnival entertainment to fairs and guests since 1963. Each year, we ride over 10 million people on our amusement rides. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail. That detail is reflected in our safety records, our guest satisfaction, and our capability to gross maximum revenues.

Associate | Carnival

Red 11 Music

Blakley Tuten

1305 Clinton St # 230 | Nashville, TN 37203 615-457-2414

blakely@red11music.com

www.red11music.com

Entertainer booking Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Redman Janny

Scott Redman

7405 Greenback Ln. #303 | Citrus Heights, CA 916-213-1506

scott.redman@regmanjanny.com

redmanjanny.com

Janitorial service specializing in fair and event cleaning. Member of the Western Fairs Association. 21 years of experience cleaning fairs and events in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada

Associate | Fair Supplies

Reed Exposition Midway

Darla Reed 3411 Garth Road, PMB 240 | Baytown, TX 77521 713-828-9386

reedmidway@aol.com

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Reithoffer Shows

Richard Reithoffer

P.O. Box 1080 | Gibsonton, FL 33534 813-422-0074

contact@reithoffershows.com

www.reithoffershows.com/

Carnival midway attractions

Associate | Carnival

Rental World

Richard Wolf

821 W. Jackson St. | Harlingen, TX 78550 956-428-7368

rwolf@rentalworld.com

www.rentalworld.com

Rental World is one of the oldest, largest, and most trusted general equipment rental companies in Texas. We carry a wide array of products. Associate | Rental Services

Rhinestone Roper Show

Dan Mink

118 S 100 W | Jerome, ID 83338 208-320-3633

rhinestoneroper@gmail.com

www.rrshow.com

Wild West Show, Show Tent

Associate | Entertainment

Ribbons & More by TL Productions

Jerry Mangono

975 Marina Heights Rd. | Brookings, OR 541-469-2499

info@ribbonsandmorebytl.com

www.ribbonsandmorebytl.com

Awards

Associate | Awards

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Ride Hard Entertainment

Frank Rendon

769 N 4380 Rd/ Box 1601 Fort Towson, OK 74735

503-970-1913

frank.t.rendon@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/pages/category/ Product-service/Ride-Hard-EntertainmentLLC-213469859131968/

Mutton Bustin’, Longhorns, Mechanical Bull Associate | Entertainment

Robert Smith Presents, LLC.

Robert Smith

P.O. Box 65122 | Albuquerque, NM 87193 505-750-8190 robert@robertsmithpresents.com robertsmithpresents.com

Play with Giants AG Edition Family Fun Zone & Conjurer Fortune Machine Associate | Entertainment

Roger Westmoreland Concessions

Roger Westmoreland

P.O. Box 1090 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-639-2040 rwfoodco@aol.com

www.rogerwestmorelandconcessions.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Rorring Entertainment, LLC

Julie Sutton 14121 Rorring Rd | Winfield, KS 67156 (620) 262-1987

rorringentertainment@mac.com

www.facebook.com/RORRing/ Entertainment: Remote Control Racing System Associate | Entertainment

Saffire

248 Addie Roy Rd. Ste. B106 | Austin, TX 512-430-1123 brandi@saffire.com www.saffire.com

Saffire empowers hundreds of clients with beautiful, unique and engaging websites, and integrated SaffireTix ticketing. Associate | Special Services

Salsa Steel

Bill Harris

500 North Hudson #992 | Silver City, NM 619-992-8740

musicforfairs@gmail.com

www.musicforfairs.com

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Sensational Murcia Productions

Antony Murcia

P.O. Box 2664 | Oneco, FL 34264 941-350-9076

info@murciaproductions.com murciaproductions.com

Circus, Thrill Shows, Strolling Entertainment Associate | Entertainment

Shawn Mckinney Food Services

Shawn McKinney 3290 FM 161 N | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-237-9863

shawnmckinneyfoodservices@gmail.com www.shawnmckinneyfoodservices.com Food Services

Associate | Concessions

ShenaniGuns Comedy Shows, Inc.

Mike Walker 820 Tennis View Ct. | Fort Worth, TX 76120 817-239-4587

mb.walker@yahoo.com shenaniguns.com

Comedy Show Production Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Showmen Supplies

Jason Skurow

1500 Genesis Drive | La Porte, IN 46350 219-362-5286

reception@showmensupplies.com

www.showmensupplies.com

Showmen Supplies is a distributor of LED and conventional lighting, ride parts, electrical, power distribution and special effects equipment to carnivals, amusement parks, the portable amusement industry and more*. We also supply cable assemblies and cable protection management supplies to the generator rental industry.

Associate | Special Services

SiCoustics

Andrew Maly 1208 E 30TH ST | Bryan, TX 77802 979-203-0127

andrew@sicoustics.com, maria@sicoustics.com, alexus@sicoustics.com www.SiCoustics.com

A proprietary audio rental service for events. Scalable wireless surround sound and engagement solutions that provide experiences and critical communication enhancement.

Associate | Rental Services

Slate Group 6024 45th Street | Lubbock, TX 79407 (800) 794-5594

don@slategroup.com

www.slategroup.com

Printing services

Associate | Special Services

Sleightly Amazing - Seriosuly Funny Entertainment

Jeff Martin 47465 Hwy 58 #11 | Oakridge, OR 97463 (714)325-5399

jmartinmagic@gmail.com

www.jmartinmagic.com

Award winning, clean comedy magic; stage shows/ strolling magic, comedy hypnosis shows, STEAM shows,; Math/Science magic shows, Entertainment consulting. Highly respected in fair industry. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Spectrum Weather & Specialty Insurance

Robert Holmes

P.O. Box 484 | Liberty, MO 64069 816-810-2346

rholmes@spectrumweatherinsurance.com

www.spectrumweatherinsurance.com

Premier provider of event rain insurance and event cancellation insurance.

Associate | Insurance

Speicalty Insurance Agency

Elizabeth Ulm

7623 Addisen Court | Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 715-246-8908

info@specialtyinsuranceagency.com

www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com

We insure performers and vendors across the US. Associate | Insurance

Spur 1 Management

Justin Crawford

207 S 2nd St. | Comanche, OK 73529 940-636-8388

spur1.managment@gmail.com

www.spuronemanagement.com

Event Management and Production. Full event production available. Talent Buying, Full Audio and Light Production. Concert, Western Sports Entertainment, Corporate

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

STAATS

Lori White

608 N. Iris St. | Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-2116

loriw@staatsawards.com

staatsawardscom

Awards producer

Associate | Awards

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Stiffler Concessions

Tammy Stiffler

412 Chad Lane | Red Oak, TX 75154 (214)316-9831

tstiffler64@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/StifflerConcessionsLLC/ Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Stineman Ribbon Company

Jean Stineman

128 Ribbon Lane | South Fork, PA 15956 (800)346-9294

sales@stinemanribbon.com

www.stineman Ribbon Compnay

Manufacturer of award ribbons, rosettes and banners

Associate | Awards

Stunt Dog Productions

7782 S Bright Rd | French Camp, CA 95231 (877) 788-6836

chris@stuntdog.com

stuntdogshow.com/

Since 1999 we have been America’s most popular stunt dog act! Performing onstage or on-ground for fairs, theaters and theme parks.

Associate | Entertainment

Superior Trophies and Buckles

Michael Cooper

6909 Jensen Dr | Houston, TX 77093

281-689-5677

orders@superiortrophies.net

www.superiortrophies.net

Products such as Customized Plaques, Trophies, Certificates, Belt Buckles, Acrylic Awards, Clocks, Bags, Jackets, Shirts, Banners, Caps, Ribbons, Gavels, FFA Products, 4H Products and More.

Associate | Awards

Swifty Swine Productions

Zach Johnson

P.O. Box 668 | Van, TX 75790 214-244-5157

jhnswift@aol.com

www.swiftyswine.com

Racing pigs

Associate | Entertainment

Talley Amusements, Inc

Mary Talley

P.O. Box 1319 | Fort Worth, TX 76101 817-847-0888

marytalley1@aol.com

www.talleyamusements.com

We will bring your guests the safest enviornment and the most up to date amusement rides and concessions. Entertaining your public and maximizing profits is our business.

Associate | Carnival

Tapville Social - Central Texas Mobile Taproom

Jonathan Viguers 111 S Main St | Nolanville, TX 76559 254-654-9703

jviguers@tapvillesocial.com

www.tapvillesocial.com/centraltexasmobile

Self-pour mobile taproom. 16 taps of nationally distributed and/or local craft beer, wine, cider, and seltzer. TABC-certified, bartender-managed and supervised, but self-pour, allowing the customer to self serve. Measured and charged by the ounce.

Associate | Miscellaneous

TC Long Productions

TC Long

P.O. Box 1921 | Athens, TX 75751 903-368-0828

voiceofrodeo@me.com

www.goldbucklemedia.com

Rodeo Production Vfideo Boards Webcasting

Rodeo Stage Show

Associate | Special Services

Texan Petting Zoo

Mike Smile

P.O. Box 1344 | Splendora, TX 77372 254-721-0610

texanpettingzoo@yahoo.com

Petting zoo

Associate | Petting Zoo

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation

David White

P.O. Box 11020 | College Station, TX 77842 979-845-5955

David.white@ag.tamu.edu

texas4hfoundation.org

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation works with businesses, organizations, individuals and families who share a common desire to support a statewide effort with a proven track record of growing our future leaders.

Associate | Miscellaneous

Texas Department of Agriculture/ Fiber Pavillion

1700 N. Congress Ave., 11th Floor | Austin, TX 78701 512-463-7673

Tracey.Fontenot@texasagriculture.gov

www.texasagriculture.gov

Associate | Miscellaneous

Texas Disposal Systems

12200 Carl Rd

Creedmoor, TX 78610 (512) 329-1793

media@texasdisposal.com

www.texasdisposal.com/

TDS helps communities, organizations and schools manage and divert waste to beneficial uses

Associate | Miscellaneous

Texas Port-A-Cool

Marshall Flores

P.O. Box 760938

San Antonio, TX 78245

210-325-0258

mcflores007@aol.com

texasportacool.com/

Cool the temperature of your livestock area by twenty degrees

Associate | Rental Services

Texas Sounds Entertainment Agency

Mike Black

957 Nasa Pkwy #542

Houston, TX 77058

800-765-8203

mikeblack@tseentertainment.com

www.tseentertainment.com

TSE Entertainment will grow its ancillary services by putting in place agreements with a variety of vendors throughout the U.S. to assist in event production and logistics.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Texas Stage & Event Rentals

Jimmy Davidson

6100 N FM 105

Vidor, TX 77662

409-926-7002

jimmy@texasstage.com

texasstage.com

We are a provider of sound, stage, lighting, video and event rental business providing some of the best gear in the industry

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Thank A Farmer

Roland Swanson

1023 High Meadow Ranch Dr. | Magnolia, TX 702-245-92468

Rhonda@thankafarmer.org

http://www.thankafarmer.org/

Thank A Farmer’s Mission is providing entertaining education that teaches children the importance of farmers and the contributions of agriculture for a healthy population and economy.

Associate | Entertainment

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

That Hypnotist

Edward Wunder

4709 Woodhaven Lane | Haltom City, TX 402-483-7474

edward@thathypnotist.com

Comedy Hypnotist Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Birdman - Birds n Beasts Inc

Joe Krathwohl

P.O. Box 97136 | Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-896-4274

birdmanlv@aol.com www.birdsnbeasts.com

Provides the very best in educational wildlife entertainment Associate | Entertainment

The Butterfly Encounter

Jason Lurie 4100 Flamingo Blvd | Spring Hill, FL 34607 727-580-9101

thebutterflyencounter@gmail.com www.thebutterflyencounter.com Associate | Entertainment

The H-Town Clowns/Ventriloquist Phil Nichols

Philip Nichols

1918 Twinbrooke Drive | Houston, TX 77088 713-494-3449

mr.phil@texasvents.com www.clown-show.com www.texasvents.com

Entertainment of clowning and ventriloquist and magic shows

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Magical World of Jeffrey Jester

Jeffery Jester

4524 Speedway | Austin, TX 78751 512-850-7736

jeff@jeffreyjester.com www.jeffreyjester.com

Comedy Magician / Balloon Twister Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Nerveless Nocks Entertainment

Michelangleo Nock

6958 El Camino Dr. | Sarasota, FL 34240 941-350-2947

nockshows@aol.com www.nervelessnocks.com

Producing legendary family entertainment since 1840, Towering Nerveless Nocks Sway Poles, Globe of Death, Giant Steel Wheel. Jetpack Jetski aerial water circus with portable Olympic size mobile pools. Kids Shows, See The Circus Be The Circus interactive imagination circus. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Source Management

Tammie Ryan

P.O. Box 54 | Powell Butte, OR 97753 541-815-1027

tammie@thesourcemanagement.com www.thesourcemanagement.com

We provide entertainment management, talent buying, event logistics and full service production. Our goal is to work with our clients to make their event a success!

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Thomas Carnival, Inc

John Hanschen

P.O. Box 92469 | Austin, TX 78709 512-282-4442

andrew.hanschen@gmail.com

thomascarnival.com/ Carnival

Associate | Carnival

Tracy’s Concessions Inc

Tracy Westmoreland-Duck

P.O. Box 25 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Tracy’s Concessions Inc #1

P.O. Box 25 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Tracy’s Concessions Inc #2

P.O. Box 25 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Ty Laramore

Ty Laramore 12810 Indianapolis | Houston, TX 77015 713-449-1303

Tylaramoremusic@gmail.com

tylaramoremusic.com

Singer/songwriter based out of Houston, TX. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Undivided Band

John Breaux

401 Sophie St, Apt 104 | Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 356-2588

booking@undividedband.com

http://www.undividedband.com

6 Piece Country/Hick-Hop/Rock Fusion Band Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Unique Images LLC

Edward Meiman

941 Dudley Road | Edgewood, KY 41017

877-214-7900

info@uniqueimagesllc.com

www.fairbanners.com

Associate | Awards

United Pro Rodeo

Jerry Hill

P.O. Box 879 | Willis Point, TX 75169 214-502-6510

jhillp@aol.com

urodeo.com/

The United Professional Rodeo Association is a combination of several long standing successful regional associations with great rodeo history across the southern United States. In 1995, the Texas Professional Rodeo Association and Central Rodeo Association merged

Associate | Rodeo

Vortex Insurance Agency

Andrew Klaus 7400 W 123rd St Suite 260 | Overland Park, KS 66213

aklaus@guaranteedweather.com

www.vortexinsurance.com

Offers weather insurance policies designed to mitigate the financial risk that weather poses.

Associate | Insurance

Weldon, Williams & Lick Inc

Roger Sparks

P.O. Box 168 | Fort Smith, AR 72902 (479)783-4113

sales@wwlinc.com

www.wwlinc.com

Offers a complete array of custom tickets, parking permits, roll tickets, design, packaging and distribution services.

Associate | Special Services

Will Carter Band

Will Carter 17210 Brookhollow Grove CT Houston, TX 77084 (281)900-3578

will@willcarterband.com

www.willcarterband.com

Country music artist/performer/entertainer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

2023 Associate Members by Alphabetical Order

Windham Insurance Agency

Sherrie Calhoun

17227 St. Andrews | San Antonio, TX 78248

210-859-3825

sherrie@windhaminsuranceagency.com windhaminsuranceagency.com

Insurance for Amusement Business - Fair/Festivals/Carnivals & Concessionaires

Associate | Insurance

Wright’s Amusements Carnival

John Ring

P.O. Box 1000 | Elbert, CO 80106 281-460-4127

barbarajohnring@yahoo.com

www.wrightscarnival.com

Wright’s has three classes of rides for all ages and types of riders -- from little kids, to teens, to adults who love the thrill of a carnival ride that goes around, up and down, and in a circle. Associate | Carnival

Wynne Productions Inc

Wynne Adams

P.O. Box 3566 | Brentwood, TX 37024 615-495-7375

wynnestarmusic@yahoo.com www.wynneproductions.com

Wynne Productions, Inc. is a full service talent agency, consulting service and fair producer for your grandstand shows. We will work with your team to provide the best entertainment for your fair or festival within your budget.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

2023 Associate Members by Category

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Ibex Digital Consulting

Rudy Palma

10440 Central Expresway Suite #800 Dallas, TX 75231

432-202-8623

rpalma@ibexdigitalconsulting.com

www.ibexdigitalconsulting.com

We specialize in digital marketing for the entertainment industry. We help event coordinators increase event attendance by implementing strategies such as Online Audio, Social Media, Native Ads, and Streaming TV Advertising.

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Magana Media

Barbara Robertson

909 Sycamore Rd Richmond, TX 77469

281-253-3366

barbara@maganamedia.com

www.maganamedia.com

Marketing, Promotion & Crisis Communication

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

PickleJar

John Breland

18610 Cedar Creek Court

Needville, TX 77461

281-808-2969

john@picklejar.com

picklejar.com

PickleJar is the ultimate entertainment app where fans can follow, share and support their favorite artist or venue

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Promo King San Antonio

11825 West Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78216

210-667-2220

mypromoking@gmail.com

Make your Business King with PromoKing! A promotional products, screen printing and embroidery company proudly serving the Fairs and Events Industry in the State of Texas.

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

Ranch House Desings

Lynn Hough

1730 N Richmond Rd

Wharton, TX 77488

979-532-9141

lynn@ranchhousedesigns.com

www.ranchhousedesigns.com

Web Design and Marketing company for ranches, ag businesses and more.

Associate | Advertising/Marketing

AWARDS

Ribbons & More by TL Productions

Jerry Mangono

975 Marina Heights Rd. | Brookings, OR 541-469-2499

info@ribbonsandmorebytl.com

www.ribbonsandmorebytl.com

Awards

Associate | Awards

Stineman Ribbon Company

Jean Stineman

128 Ribbon Lane | South Fork, PA 15956 (800)346-9294

sales@stinemanribbon.com

www.stineman Ribbon Compnay

Manufacturer of award ribbons, rosettes and banners

Associate | Awards

STAATS

Lori White 608 N. Iris St. Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-2116

loriw@staatsawards.com staatsawardscom

Awards producer

Associate | Awards

Superior Trophies and Buckles

Michael Cooper 6909 Jensen Dr Houston, TX 77093 281-689-5677

orders@superiortrophies.net

www.superiortrophies.net

Products such as Customized Plaques, Trophies, Certificates, Belt Buckles, Acrylic Awards, Clocks, Bags, Jackets, Shirts, Banners, Caps, Ribbons, Gavels, FFA Products, 4H Products and More. Associate | Awards

Fair Publishing House

P.O. Box 350 | Norwalk, OH 44857 419-668-3746

cara@fairsupplies.com

www.fairpublishing.com

Award Ribbons, Tickets, Advertising and Fair Supplies

Associate | Awards

Creative Awards & Trophies

P.O. Box 563

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

830-992-3018

wayne@creativeaward.com http://www.creativeaward.com/ Let our custom team design your full awards program.

Associate | Awards

Unique Images LLC

Edward Meiman

941 Dudley Road

Edgewood, KY 41017

877-214-7900

info@uniqueimagesllc.com

www.fairbanners.com

Associate | Awards

CARNIVALS

Amusement Midway Providers/AMP Inc.

Lara Armstrong

P.O. Box 100 | Staples, TX 78670 817-946-9272

lara@amp4fun.com

Carnival midway attractions

Associate | Carnival

Carnival Americana, Inc

Alan Cockerham

P.O. Box 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76101 817-832-9832

info@carnivalamericana.com

www.carnivalamericana.com

Carnival

Associate | Carnival

Crabtree Amusements

Patrick Crabtree

P.O. Box 100 Staples, TX 78670 512-757-5555

pcrabtree@austin.rr.com

www.crabtreeamusements.net

We feature bright, clean equipment, courteous uniformed employees and many comfort features to ensure the enjoyment of our patrons

Associate | Carnival

Gold Star Amusements

Ralph Shoptaw

P.O. Box 164633 Little Rock, AR 72216 501-350-7927

ralphnshop@hotmail.com

www.goldstaramusement.com

Six generation family owned and operated amusement ride company.

Associate | Carnival

Heart of America Carnival

Robert Cory

P.O. Box 747

Pasadena, TX 77501

713-416-7461

heartofamericacarnival@hotmail.com

www.heartofamericashows.com

With a large array of rides, attractions, games and food concessions, Heart of America Shows can provide complete carnival events of any size.

Associate | Carnival

2023 Associate Members by Category

Kenny’s Funland

Kim Maple

P.O. Box 143 Laferia, TX 78559

956-244-1168

kennysfunlandcarnival@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/kennysfunlandcarnival/

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Moore’s Greater Shows, LLC

Rickey Moore 1083 FM 491 Lyford, TX 78569

956-802-7617

txjanie@hotmail.com mooresgreatershows.com

Traveling carnival Associate | Carnival

New Kastl Events

Rob Kastl

3816 Travis Blvd Mansfield, TX 76063

817-689-9792

robertkastl@sbcglobal.net

Midway games for fairs and festivals. Associate | Carnival

Pride of Texas Shows

Christopher Barton

P.O. Box 130 | Elm Mott, TX 76640 254-495-0527

Chrisbbarton@msn.com

www.prideoftexasshowsinc.com

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Ray Cammack Shows, Inc

Shelley Liggitt

P.O. Box 10 | Laveen, AZ 85339 602-237-3333

shelley@rcsfun.com

www.rcsfun.com

Associate | Carnival

Reed Exposition Midway

Darla Reed

3411 Garth Road, PMB 240 Baytown, TX 77521 713-828-9386

reedmidway@aol.com

Carnival Associate | Carnival

Reithoffer Shows

Richard Reithoffer

P.O. Box 1080 Gibsonton, FL 33534 813-422-0074

contact@reithoffershows.com

www.reithoffershows.com/ Carnival midway attractions

Associate | Carnival

Talley Amusements, Inc

Mary Talley

P.O. Box 1319

Fort Worth, TX 76101 817-847-0888

marytalley1@aol.com

www.talleyamusements.com

We will bring your guests the safest enviornment and the most up to date amusement rides and concessions. Entertaining your public and maximizing profits is our business.

Associate | Carnival

Wright’s Amusements Carnival

John Ring

P.O. Box 1000 Elbert, CO 80106 281-460-4127

barbarajohnring@yahoo.com

www.wrightscarnival.com

Wright’s has three classes of rides for all ages and types of riders -- from little kids, to teens, to adults who love the thrill of a carnival ride that goes around, up and down, and in a circle.

Associate | Carnival

Merriam’s Midway Shows

Todd Merriam

1207 Lost Stone

San Antonio, TX 78258

210-410-6451

toddmerriam@sbcglobal.net

www.facebook.com/MerriamsMidwayShows/ Carnival

Associate | Carnival

Thomas Carnival, Inc

John Hanschen

P.O. Box 92469

Austin, TX 78709 512-282-4442

andrew.hanschen@gmail.com thomascarnival.com/ Carnival Associate | Carnival

CONCESSIONS

Chan’s Concessions

Andy Chan 1806 Solana Springs Dr Sugar Land, TX 77479 713-240-9426

www.instagram.com/chansconcessions/?hl=en Concession

Associate | Concessions

Concessions Unlimited LLC

Jeff McKinney

P.O. Box 896 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-452-4230

jefforymckinney@aol.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Corky Westmoreland Concessions

Justin Westmoreland

P.O. Box 1090 Hughes Spring, TX 75656 903-563-9271

cwfairfood@gmail.com

www.corky-westmoreland-concessions-llc.business.site

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Fare Foods Corp

Clint Barton P.O. Box 407 Du Quoin, IL 62832 618-542-2155

cbarton@farefoods.com, lporter@farefoods.com

www.farefoods.com

The ultimate name in concession supply and fair foods for the mobile concessionaires, no matter where they are.

Associate | Concessions

Fun Biz Concessions, Inc

Nathan Janousek

1659 State Hwy 46W Ste 115 #601 New Braunfels, TX 78132 214-403-0706

funbizconc@gmail.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Roger Westmoreland Concessions

Roger Westmoreland

P.O. Box 1090

Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-639-2040

rwfoodco@aol.com

www.rogerwestmorelandconcessions.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

2023 Associate Members by Category

Shawn Mckinney Food Services

Shawn McKinney

3290 FM 161 N

Hughes Springs, TX 75656

903-237-9863

shawnmckinneyfoodservices@gmail.com

www.shawnmckinneyfoodservices.com

Food Services

Associate | Concessions

Stiffler Concessions

Tammy Stiffler

412 Chad Lane Red Oak, TX 75154 (214)316-9831

tstiffler64@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/StifflerConcessionsLLC/

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Tracy’s Concessions Inc

Tracy Westmoreland-Duck

P.O. Box 25

Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Tracy’s Concessions Inc #1

P.O. Box 25 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

Tracy’s Concessions Inc #2

P.O. Box 25 | Hughes Springs, TX 75656 903-918-3694

duckfood4u@yahoo.com

Concessions

Associate | Concessions

DECORATIONS

Grady Henly Decorators

Dan Henly 202 36th Street | Lubbock, TX 79404 806-763-3578

dmhenly@sbcglobal.net

www.gradyhenlydecorators.com

A premier full service Trade Show / Convention / Special Event Decorating Company a pioneer in full service exposition planning for over 50 years. Our team consistently puts on hundreds of successful trade shows, conventions, fairs and special events in the southwest United States every year. We will deliver every detail to the quality and complete satisfaction of our customers.

Associate | Decorations

ENTERTAINMENT

Cirque Du Kidtastic

Amanda Stiffler

1200 Brenau Terrace Panama City, FL 32405 850-596-4065

cirquedukidtastic@gmail.com

www.cirquedukidtastic.com

Jarrod Sterrett & The Hired Guns

Jarrod Sterrett 3114 Nashville Ave Greenville, TX 75402 903-471-4880

jarrodsterrett@ymail.com

www.jarrodsterrett.com

Country Music Act/Band Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Joe King Band

David Seward

P.O. Box 104 Salado, TX 76571 682-564-2950

jdkentertain@gmail.com

joekingband.com

Country music entertainer and former NFL athlete. Joe King delivers traditional country music (originials and covers) with his seven-piece band Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Kardenni Entertainment

Kardenni Dennis Friebe

P.O. Box 3690573 Orlando, FL 32869 503-369-3452

kardenni@kardenni.com

www.kardenni.com

Moments Are What Make The Magic Clever, fun, mind-expanding miracles, and intelligent comedy magic KARDENNI has developed a truly unique style of intelligent comedy magic, that is captivating, clever, extremely funny and very effective. With his incredible talent and high-quality performances, he provides a fun and sophisticated entertainment for all ages, whether it be on the stage or strolling through an event. With over 20 years of experience and award-winning performances, KARDENNI will take your fair, event or celebration to the highest level possible, as he flies from one highly skilled and impressive effect to another, while his funny jokes and story-telling keep everyone amused throughout.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Kate Watson Music

Kate Watson

2048 Borthwick Lane

Conroe, TX 77301

409-423-0427

katewatsonmusic@gmail.com

www.thekatewatson.com

Country Music singer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Lil’ Plunkett Circus

Rachel Plunkett

152 VZCR 2809

Mabank, TX 75147

407-491-6005

olbell@aol.com

30 Minute variety show. Brand new clean fun for the family

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Luau Logan’s TroPIGal Revue

Logan Kimes

10803 Hemlock Dr. Willis Point, TX 75169

417-459-7878

tropigalrevue@gmail.com

tropigalrevue.com

A one of a kind variety show that features comedy’s puppets as well as performing pigs and goats. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Magic By Bruce Chadwick

Bruce Chadwick

P.O. Box 12345

Fort Worth, TX 76110

817-832-6062

chadwickillusionist@yahoo.com

www.brucechadwick.com

Comedy Magician, Illusionist, and Sleight-ofHand Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Massey Morris Music

Ellen Massey

1906 Liberty Street League City, TX 77573

281-886-2903

ellen.musiclive@gmail.com

www.masseymorrismusic.com

I am a booking agent for Country Artists

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Michael Wayne

Eli Mosley

3364 Diamond Terrace

Mulberry, FL 33860

863-303-5626

gonecountryentertain@gmail.com

www.elimosley.com

Traditional country music

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

2023 Associate Members by Category

The H-Town Clowns/Ventriloquist

Phil Nichols

Philip Nichols

1918 Twinbrooke Drive Houston, TX 77088

713-494-3449

mr.phil@texasvents.com www.clown-show.com www.texasvents.com

Entertainment of clowning and ventriloquist and magic shows

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Magical World of Jeffrey Jester

Jeffery Jester

4524 Speedway Austin, TX 78751 512-850-7736

jeff@jeffreyjester.com www.jeffreyjester.com

Comedy Magician / Balloon Twister

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

The Nerveless Nocks Entertainment

Michelangleo Nock

6958 El Camino Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 941-350-2947

nockshows@aol.com www.nervelessnocks.com

Ty Laramore

12810 Indianapolis | Houston, TX 77015 713-449-1303

Tylaramoremusic@gmail.com

https://tylaramoremusic.com

Singer/songwriter based out of Houston, TX. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Agricadabra

Grayson Matchett

4667 Fort McHenry Parkway Glenn Allen, VA 23060 804-822-6668

matchettexperiences@gmail.com

matchetteexperiences.com

Magic and Hypnosis Shows

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

AMP Live Events LLC

Mike Fonder

417 Washington St. | Oconto, WI 54153 920-819-2023

bookit@monstertrucktour.com

monstertrucktour.com

Ariel Hutchins Music

Hannah Hartman 1809 South McElroy Street Crane, TX 79731 432-664-6873

txfarm7girl@gmail.com https://arielhutchinsmusic.com/ Texas Country artist Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Bobby Cordell Magic Show

Bobby Cordell

130 Misty Lane | Cedar Creek, TX 78612 512-303-3298

txyanky@aol.com

www.bobbycordellmagic.com

Magician and balloon artist. Children’s and adult entertainment. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Coffey Anderson

130 N. Preston Rd, Ste 217 Prosper, TX 75078 818-817-1093

coffeyanderson@mac.com

http://www.coffeyanderson.com

Live music and production Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Darrell Goldman Band

Darrell Goldman

617 Jake Drive Jarrell, TX 76537

512-838-1701

darrell@darrellgoldman.com

www.darrellgoldman.com

Dawson Drake Music

Rod Drake 6693 FM 563

Liberty, TX 77575

281-507-4577

rod@dawsondrake.com

www.dawsondrake.com

Country Music Entertainer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Deep South Productions

Ryan Radar

P.O. Box 764

Manchaca, TX 78652 512-441-3045

dsprod8282@aol.com

www.deepsouthaustin.com

Deep South Productions furnish bands for festival entertainment. We have a range of musical groups. Our most requested groups are out Tejano/ Conjunto band and our Blues Band.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Comedy & Juggling and Stuff

Bruce Manners

2201 Le Bean Lane

Seabrook, TX 77586

281-532-3139

bruce@brucemanners.com

www.brucemanners.com

Entertaining blend of stand-up comedy, audience participation and outrageous stunts. Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Eli Mosley

3364 Diamond Tarrace Mulberry, FL 33860

863-303-5626

gonecountryentertain@gmail.com

elimosley.com

Country Mus ic Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Grant Entertainment

Holly Grant 16703 Harbor Falls Dr Cypress, TX 77433

281-627-2278

holly@grantentertainment.com

www.grantentertainment.com

Represents award-winning singer-songwriters whose styles range from classic Nashville to acoustic pop.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

2023 Associate Members by Category

Hypnotist Tina Marie

Tina Marie Gassert

7312 Dolphine Crest Ave

Las Vegas, NV 89129

713-446-5477

tinamarie@funhypnotist.com

www.funhypnotist.com

Hypnotist Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Music for Fairs

Bill Harris

500 North Hudson #992 Silver City, NM 88061 619-992-8740

musicforfairs@gmail.com

www.musicforfairs.com

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Salsa Steel

Bill Harris

500 North Hudson #992 Silver City, NM 88061 619-992-8740

musicforfairs@gmail.com www.musicforfairs.com

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

ShenaniGuns Comedy Shows, Inc.

Mike Walker

820 Tennis View Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76120 817-239-4587

mb.walker@yahoo.com shenaniguns.com

Comedy Show Production Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Sleightly Amazing - Seriosuly Funny

Entertainment

Jeff Martin 47465 Hwy 58 #11

Oakridge, OR 97463 (714)325-5399

jmartinmagic@gmail.com www.jmartinmagic.com

That Hypnotist

Edward Wunder

4709 Woodhaven Lane Haltom City, TX 76137 402-483-7474

edward@thathypnotist.com

Comedy Hypnotist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Undivided Band

John Breaux

401 Sophie St, Apt 104 Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 356-2588

booking@undividedband.com http://www.undividedband.com

6 Piece Country/Hick-Hop/Rock Fusion Band Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Will Carter Band

Will Carter 17210 Brookhollow Grove CT Houston, TX 77084 (281)900-3578

will@willcarterband.com www.willcarterband.com

Country music artist/performer/entertainer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Cale Moon Cale Moon P.O. Box 140 Enterprise, OR 97828 509-366-7824

cale@calemoon.com www.calemoon.com

Country entertainer

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Cody Wayne

Cody Wayne McClendon 1140 CR 307 Henderson, TX 75654 903-576-0609

bruanpromotionstx@gmail.com www.codywaynemusic.com

Country Music Artist

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

Marcy Grace

13385 NW Military HWY San Antonio, TX 78231 210-219-3629

info@marcygrace.com

https://marcygrace.com/ Marcy Grace is a young singer/songwriter bringing fresh ideas to the Texas Country market. She is known for her unique and big voice. Marcy Grace is a multi-instrumentalist known also for her talents playing drums, guitar, electric guitar, and banjo. She’s also had 3 Top 40 songs on the Texas Radio Chart.

Associate | Entertainers/Talent

American Veteran Traveling Tribute, AVTT 7922 S Broadway Ave, Ste #12 Tyler, TX 75703 903-330-0372

rebecca@avtt.org

http://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com

Travel the United States of America showcasing the Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute to Honor, Respect and Remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Associate | Entertainment

Bryan Jackson Stunt Shows

Bryan Jackson 925 E Main Eastland, TX 76448 254-631-1596

bryan@cbryans.com

https://www.verticaladrenaline.com/

We travel the country doing stunt shows and entertaining crowds using re-enactments. Our shows are very family friendly, interactive, and promote God & Country.

Associate | Entertainment

Capitol International Productions, Inc.

David Musselman

47829 Tamahawk Dr Negley, OH 44441 979-542-3455

bmorgan@fnbgiddings.com

http://www.capitolint.com/

Associate | Entertainment

Chef Landry’s Comedy Dinner Show

Scott Landry 740 Joe Miller Rd Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-515-2458

scott@cheflandry.com

https://cheflandry.com/ Comedy cajun cooking show

Associate | Entertainment

Duck Enterprises

Robert Duck

2055 Murray Loop Bosque Farms, NM 87068 505-869-3772

info@racingducks.com

www.racingducks.com

Racing Ducks

Associate | Entertainment

2023 Associate Members by Category

Globe of Death Squad

John Obando

1156 Cr 4304 | Greenville, TX 75401

903-355-8985

xmr90@aol.com

globeofdeathsquad.com

A brotherhood formed to do one thing. ENTERTAIN Straight from the heart of Texas the Globe of Death Squad!

Associate | Entertainment

Good Karma K9Z

Leroy Golden

406 Cr 2030

Crockett, TX 75835 713-471-0773

goodkarmak9z@gmail.com

http://goodkarmak9z.com/

COMPELLING CANINE ENTERTAINMENT Good Karma K9Z team travels coast to coast collecting trophies, entertaining crowds and licking faces.

Associate | Entertainment

Great American Entertainment

Pamela Jaeger

5396 S US Hwy 281

Stephenville, TX 76401

541-512-1100

info@greatamericanpettingzoo.com

www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com

Traveling Petting Farms Piny Rides, Animal Races, Cooking Shows and more.

Associate | Entertainment

Irresponsibly Drawn

Jennifer Hodge

889 Melrose Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91911

619-651-5515

the.jen.hodge@gmail.com

www.irresponsiblydrawn.com

Live caricature artist.

Associate | Entertainment

J International Management & Robocars

Entertainment

Jane Rooney

P.O. Box 940592

Maitland, FL 32794

352-702-7727

jane@robocarsentertainment.com

www.robotsandcarsentertainment.com

Associate | Entertainment

Jennifer’s All Creatures

Jennifer Gregston

P.O. Box 672 | Winnsboro, TX 75494 909-208-8457

jsallcreatures@gmail.com

www.barnyardraces.com

Associate | Entertainment

Lagniappe Productions

Chris Whatley

120 E. Hill St. | Keller, TX 76248 817-337-1882

chris@lagniappeproductions.com

www.lagniappeproductions.com

Associate | Entertainment

Lanky’s Corner

Danny Kollaja

3738 Pope Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78411 361-852-5696

info@clownone.com

https://www.clownone.com/

Associate | Entertainment

Moo U Guided Livestock Tours

Jeannene Xanthus 5562 CR 1037 Celeste, TX 75423 903-568-4137

mootours@yahoo.com

www.mooutours.com

Moo U Tours strives to connect the average fair-goer to the farmers that produce the things they use on a daily basis.

Associate | Entertainment

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Inc

Myra LeCaptain 4445 Canoe Creek Road

Saint Cloud, FL 34772

407-957-5990

pbls@lumberjackent.com

www.lumberjackent.com

Family entertainment/ Lumberjack Shows

Associate | Entertainment

Rhinestone Roper Show

Dan Mink

118 S 100 W | Jerome, ID 83338 208-320-3633

rhinestoneroper@gmail.com

www.rrshow.com

Wild West Show, Show Tent

Associate | Entertainment

Ride Hard Entertainment

Frank Rendon 769 N 4380 Rd/ Box 1601

Fort Towson, OK 74735 503-970-1913

frank.t.rendon@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/ Product-service/Ride-Hard-EntertainmentLLC-213469859131968/

Mutton Bustin’, Longhorns, Mechanical Bull Associate | Entertainment

Robert Smith Presents, LLC.

Robert Smith

P.O. Box 65122 Albuquerque, NM 87193 505-750-8190

robert@robertsmithpresents.com

robertsmithpresents.com

Play with Giants AG Edition Family Fun Zone & Conjurer Fortune Machine Associate | Entertainment

Rorring Entertainment, LLC

Julie Sutton 14121 Rorring Rd | Winfield, KS 67156 (620) 262-1987

rorringentertainment@mac.com

https://www.facebook.com/RORRing/

Entertainment: Remote Control Racing System Associate | Entertainment

Sensational Murcia Productions

Antony Murcia

P.O. Box 2664

Oneco, FL 34264

941-350-9076

info@murciaproductions.com

murciaproductions.com

Circus, Thrill Shows, Strolling Entertainment Associate | Entertainment

2023 Associate Members by Category

Stunt Dog Productions

7782 S Bright Rd

French Camp, CA 95231 (877) 788-6836

chris@stuntdog.com

https://stuntdogshow.com/

Since 1999 we have been America’s most popular stunt dog act! Performing onstage or on-ground for fairs, theaters and theme parks.

Associate | Entertainment

Swifty Swine Productions

Zach Johnson

P.O. Box 668

Van, TX 75790

214-244-5157

jhnswift@aol.com

www.swiftyswine.com

Racing pigs

Associate | Entertainment

Thank A Farmer

Roland Swanson

1023 High Meadow Ranch Dr. Magnolia, TX 77355

702-245-92468

Rhonda@thankafarmer.org

http://www.thankafarmer.org/

Thank A Farmer’s Mission is providing entertaining education that teaches children the importance of farmers and the contributions of agriculture for a healthy population and economy.

Associate | Entertainment

The Birdman - Birds n Beasts Inc

Joe Krathwohl

P.O. Box 97136 Las Vegas, NV 89193

702-896-4274

birdmanlv@aol.com

www.birdsnbeasts.com

Provides the very best in educational wildlife entertainment

Associate | Entertainment

The Butterfly Encounter

Jason Lurie 4100 Flamingo Blvd Spring Hill, FL 34607

727-580-9101

thebutterflyencounter@gmail.com

www.thebutterflyencounter.com

Associate | Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

BOOKING, CONSULTING, STAGE, SOUND & LIGHTS

ATX Backline

Brett Perez 18105 Foust Dr. Buda, TX 78610 512-518-5974

rentals@atxbacklline.com

www.atxbackline.com

Entertainment Production Services

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Bayou City Sound LLC

Thomas Bohacek 9811 Boone Road Houston, TX 77099 713-539-9913

tom@bayoucitysound.com

www.bayoucitysound.com

The South Texas premier sound, lighting, staging and audio visual integration company.

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Epicenter Productions

Jeff Krebs 3717 Commerce Pl Suite G Bedford, TX 76021

817-756-4300

jeff@epicenterproductions.net

www.epicenterproductions.net

Associate | Entertainment booking, consulting, stage, sound & lights

Ken-Ran Productions

Brooks Kendall 2505 Scenic View ct Granbury, TX 76048

817-573-6100

brooks@kenran.com

www.kenran.com

Handles all aspects of event entertainmentincluding talent buying, production, staging, audio-visual, travel, lodging, and on-site management.

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Laser Spectacles, Inc

Timothy Walsh

P.O. Box 1535

San Marcos, TX 78667 512-392-4600

laserinfo@laserspectacles.com

www.laserspectacles.com

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Spur 1 Management

Justin Crawford 207 S 2nd St. Comanche, OK 73529 940-636-8388

spur1.managment@gmail.com

www.spuronemanagement.com

Event Management and Production. Full event production available. Talent Buying, Full Audio and Light Production. Concert, Western Sports Entertainment, Corporate Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Peek Pro Audio

Christian Keep 2057 West Hebron Pkwy Apt 1721 Carrollton, TX 75010 940-704-9066

cakeep@sbcglobal.net

Full production company providing audio, staging, lighting and video

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

Texas Stage & Event Rentals

Jimmy Davidson 6100 N FM 105

Vidor, TX 77662 409-926-7002

jimmy@texasstage.com

texasstage.com

We are a provider of sound, stage, lighting, video and event rental business providing some of the best gear in the industry

Associate | Entertainment Booking, Consulting, Stage, Sound & Lights

2023 Associate Members by Category

ENTERTAINMENT/ BOOKING

Leapfrog Entertainment

Rob Stuverud

P.O. Box 686 | Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-4098

rob@leapfrog-entertainment.com

www.leapfrog-entertainment.com

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Harmony Artists

Jerry Ross

20501 Ventura Blvd. Ste 289 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 323-655-5007

jross@harmonyartists.com

www.harmonyartists.com

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Linda Brown and Associates

Linda Brown

1320 Western Ridge Drive Waco, TX 76712

785-635-5316

linda@lindabrownandassociates.com

www.lindabrownandassociates.com

We are a full service event production and consulting firm. Our goal is to make your event a huge success!

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Liz Gregory Talent

Liz Gregory

118 16th Ave S, Unit 4, ste 357 Nashville, TN 37203 615-414-3498

gregorytalent2@aol.com

www.lizgregorytalentandproductions.com

Full service talent agency since 1983. Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Marathon Music Group

Chuck Sweeney

2618 Lakefield Way | Sugar Land, TX 77479 281-831-4886

chuck@marathonmusicgroup.com www.marathonmusicgroup.com

Talent Agency

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

3-J Productions, LLC

Jason Manning

2515 S Adams St Fort Worth, TX 76110 615-293-3664

info@3-jproductions.com

www.3-jproductions.com

Entertainment booking/management

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Book Your Event.com/Bill Angelini Enterprises

Bill Agelini

562 S Highway | Seguin, TX 78155 210-363-4978

Bill@bookyourevent.com

www.bookyourevent.com

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Red 11 Music

Blakley Tuten

1305 Clinton St # 230 | Nashville, TN 37203 615-457-2414

blakely@red11music.com

www.red11music.com

Entertainer booking

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

The Source Management

Tammie Ryan

P.O. Box 54 Powell Butte, OR 97753 541-815-1027

tammie@thesourcemanagement.com

www.thesourcemanagement.com

We provide entertainment management, talent buying, event logistics and full service production. Our goal is to work with our clients to make their event a success!

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Artists and Attractions

Kyle Palmer

1234 9th Ave SE

Dyersville, IA 52040 563-920-4794

kyle@artistsandattractions.com

www.artistsandattractions.com

Talent Agency

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Fusion Talent Group

Andrew Pogson

344 Williams St

Stratford, Ontario, Canada N54 4Y5 646-241-7863

info@fusiontalentgroup.com

www.fusiontalentgroup.com

An entertainment booking agency specializing in world-class artists and attractions for fairs.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Texas Sounds Entertainment Agency

Mike Black

957 Nasa Pkwy #542

Houston, TX 77058

800-765-8203

mikeblack@tseentertainment.com

www.tseentertainment.com

TSE Entertainment will grow its ancillary services by putting in place agreements with a variety of vendors throughout the U.S. to assist in event production and logistics.

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

Wynne Productions Inc

Wynne Adams

P.O. Box 3566

Brentwood, TX 37024 615-495-7375

wynnestarmusic@yahoo.com

www.wynneproductions.com

Associate | Entertainment/Booking

EQUIPMENT

Plymouth Industries

Randy Coleman

231 Parkside Ln Lincoln, NE 68521

402-656-5585

rcoleman@plymouthindustries.com

plymouthindustries.com

Manufacturing of penning and gating for animals at fairs, festivals and special events

Associate | Equipment

Priefert Complex Designs

Glen Calvert

P.O. Box 1540 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 800-527-8616

calvert@priefert.com

www.priefertcomplexdesigns.com

Unique and Comprehensive solutions to fulfill your expo and arena needs.

Associate | Equipment

2023 Associate Members by Category

FAIR SUPPLIES

Redman Janny

Scott Redman

7405 Greenback Ln. #303 Citrus Heights, CA 95610 916-213-1506

scott.redman@redmanjanny.com

redmanjanny.com

Janitorial service specializing in fair and event cleaning. Member of the Western Fairs Association. 21 years of experience cleaning fairs and events in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada

Associate | Fair Supplies

INSURANCE

Amusement Risk Insurance Association (A.E.R.I.A.)

Gene Berger

14439 NW Military Hwy San Antonio, TX 78231 210-722-7671

sryan@jkj.com

https://amusemententertainmentrisk.com/ Amusement Entertainment Risk Insurance Agency (AERIA) has dedication to their clients and commitment to the amusement and entertainment industry. Rick and Gene hope EVERYONE gives them a chance to show that they are the best option for coverage, service and integrity. They are confident that if you give them a chance, you will not regret it!

Associate | Insurance

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

Andrew Vandepopulier

4300 Shawnee Mission Parkway Fairway, KS 66205 913-432-4400

andrewv@hwins.com

www.hwins.com

Insurance

Associate | Insurance

Kaliff Insurance

Bruce Smiley-Kaliff

2009 NW Military Hwy San Antonio, TX 78213 (210) 829-7634

david@kaliff.com

www.kaliff.com

We specialize in the specific risks and needs of each individual category of event and amusement insurance focusing on our client’s unique operations and specialized coverage requirements.

Associate | Insurance

Spectrum Weather & Specialty Insurance

Robert Holmes

P.O. Box 484 Liberty, MO 64069 816-810-2346

rholmes@spectrumweatherinsurance.com

www.spectrumweatherinsurance.com

Premier provider of event rain insurance and event cancellation insurance.

Associate | Insurance

Specialty Insurance Agency

Elizabeth Ulm

7623 Addisen Court Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 715-246-8908

info@specialtyinsuranceagency.com www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com

We insure performers and vendors across the US. Associate | Insurance

Vortex Insurance Agency

Andrew Klaus 7400 W 123rd St Suite 260 Overland Park, KS 66213

aklaus@guaranteedweather.com www.vortexinsurance.com

Offers weather insurance policies designed to mitigate the financial risk that weather poses. Associate | Insurance

Windham Insurance Agency

Sherrie Calhoun 17227 St. Andrews | San Antonio, TX 78248 210-859-3825

sherrie@windhaminsuranceagency.com

windhaminsuranceagency.com

Insurance for Amusement Business - Fair/Festivals/Carnivals & Concessionaires

Associate | Insurance

MISCELLANEOUS

Hot Glass Academy

Devan Cole

141 E Furlow St. Apt. C |Americus, GA 31709 585-704-6942

info@hotglassacademy.com

hotglassacademy.com

Hot Glass Academy provides mobile glassblowing performances and artwork exhibits

Associate | Miscellaneous

NASA Searchlights

Jerry Wayne 616 Isom Road |San Antonio, TX 78216 210-979-6272

jerry@nasasearchlights.com

nasasearchlights.com

Searchlights visible for miles

Associate | Miscellaneous

Creniques Eats & Treats

Vantrese Walker 16917 Thorntree Ct

Justin, TX 76247 940-440-2004

vngaddis@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Creniques/

This is the place where Creative meets Unique and falls in love.. We know you want only the best for your event. Let us help make your day Fairy Tale

Magical with CRENIQUES

Associate | Miscellaneous

B-Amused

Joe Bressie 14411 Forestdale Dallas, TX 75234 972-841-1162

joe.bressie@yahoo.com

www.b-amused.com

Mechanical Bull rentals

Associate | Miscellaneous

Bons Temps Growers, LLC

John Cash 9999 Mansfield Road

Keithville, LA 71047 318-453-6274

jcash52@gmail.com

www.mysecretgardencenter.com

We manufacture and sell animal safe dyed green shavings for livestock bedding

Associate | Miscellaneous

Tapville Social - Central Texas Mobile Taproom

Jonathan Viguers 111 S Main St

Nolanville, TX 76559 254-654-9703

jviguers@tapvillesocial.com

https://www.tapvillesocial.com/centraltexasmobile Self-pour mobile taproom. 16 taps of nationally distributed and/or local craft beer, wine, cider, and seltzer. TABC-certified, bartender-managed and supervised, but self-pour, allowing the customer to self serve. Measured and charged by the ounce.

Associate | Miscellaneous

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation

David White

P.O. Box 11020 | College Station, TX 77842 979-845-5955

David.white@ag.tamu.edu

https://texas4hfoundation.org

Associate | Miscellaneous

2023 Associate Members by Category

Texas Department of Agriculture/Fiber

Pavillion

700 N. Congress Ave., 11th Floor Austin, TX 78701

512-463-7673

Tracey.Fontenot@texasagriculture.gov

www.texasagriculture.gov

Associate | Miscellaneous

Texas Disposal Systems

12200 Carl Rd | Creedmoor, TX 78610 (512) 329-1793

media@texasdisposal.com

https://www.texasdisposal.com/

TDS helps communities, organizations and schools manage and divert waste to beneficial uses

Associate | Miscellaneous

PETTING ZOO

Circle S Parties & Events

Melanie Shelton

1525 Tan Oak

Big Sandy, TX 75755 903-360-4016

melanieshelton55@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/ CircleSPartiesandEvents/

Petting Zoo

Associate | Petting Zoo

Texan Petting Zoo

Mike Smile

P.O. Box 1344 | Splendora, TX 77372 254-721-0610

texanpettingzoo@yahoo.com

Petting zoo

Associate | Petting Zoo

RENTAL SERVICES

DGJD, Inc. - The Bleacher Company

Gordon Maatsch

P.O. Box 315 | Boyd, TX 76023 800-840-8767

dgjdmaatsch@aol.com

https://www.dgjdbleachers.com/

We work to accommodate your seating and budget requirements, as well as to provide your spectators safe and comfortable seating.

Associate | Rental Services

Honey Bucket Portable Sanitation

Jimmy Smith

P.O. Box 1250

San Marcos, TX 78666

737-344-2777

jimmysmith@honeybucket.com

www.honeybucket.com

Provides portable storage and sanitation services for events.

Associate | Rental Services

Metro Golf Cars, Inc

4603 South Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76110

817-921-5491 X101

johnny@metrogolfcars.com

www.metrogolfcars.com

Rental & Sales of Golf Carts

Associate | Rental Services

Bleacher Rentals

Michael Timmermans

2454 Nixon Rd, RR 7 | Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4K6 519-671-6653

mike@bleacherrentals.com, amanda@ bleacherrentals.com

www.bleacherrentals.com

We rent safe and affordable mobile bleachers in a variety of sizes renging from 4 row to 15 row bleachers.

Associate | Rental Services

Houston Tents & Events

Darren Randle

6836 Bourgeois Rd | Houston, TX 77066

832-565-1626

darren@houstontentsevents.com

www.houstontentsevents.com

We provide a variety of event rental equipment adn services ranging from tents, tables/chairs, restrooms, generators adn temporary power districution, staging/flooring, linens, fencing/barricades and more

Associate | Rental Services

Peerless Events and Tents

Dan Ferris

2250 Lion Country Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75050 817-937-9778

dan@peerlesseventsandtents.com

www.peerlesseventsandtents.com

Associate | Rental Services

Rental World

Richard Wolf 821 W. Jackson St. | Harlingen, TX 78550 956-428-7368

rwolf@rentalworld.com

www.rentalworld.com

Rental World is one of the oldest, largest, and most trusted general equipment rental companies in South and Central Texas. We carry a wide array of products to meet the needs of homeowners, small and medium contractors, and event coordinators.

Associate | Rental Services

Texas Port-A-Cool

Marshall Flores

P.O. Box 760938 San Antonio, TX 78245

210-325-0258

mcflores007@aol.com

https://texasportacool.com/

Cool the temperature of your livestock area by twenty degrees

Associate | Rental Services

A Clean Portoco

Michael Perez

P.O. Box 531607

Harlingen, TX 78552 956-440-9926

www.portoco.com

Portable restroom trailers

Associate | Rental Services

Communications Direct

Doug Hull

1450 Halsey Way, Ste 104

Carrollton, TX 75007

312-829-7770

dhull@commdirect.com

www.commdirect.com

Two-way radio rentals

Associate | Rental Services

Cool Breeze Rental

Bill Dillard Jr 4205 Lebanon Lane

Edinburg, TX 78539

956-279-2214

billydillard@cool-breeze-rentals.com

www.cool-breeze-rentals.com

Associate | Rental Services

SiCoustics

Andrew Maly

1208 E 30TH ST

Bryan, TX 77802

979-203-0127

andrew@sicoustics.com, maria@sicoustics.com, alexus@sicoustics.com

www.SiCoustics.com

A proprietary audio rental service for events. Scalable wireless surround sound and engagement solutions that provide experiences and critical communication enhancement.

Associate | Rental Services

2023 Associate Members by Category

RODEO

United Pro Rodeo

Jerry Hill

P.O. Box 879

Willis Point, TX 75169 214-502-6510

jhillp@aol.com

https://urodeo.com/

SPECIAL SERVICES

Weldon, Williams & Lick Inc

Roger Sparks

P.O. Box 168 Fort Smith, AR 72902 (479)783-4113

sales@wwlinc.com

www.wwlinc.com

Offers a complete array of custom tickets, parking permits, roll tickets, design, packaging and distribution services.

Associate | Special Services

Hometown Ticketing

Kaitlin McCann

1328 Dublin Road, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215

866-488-4849

cynthia.price@hometownticketing.com

www.hometownticketing.com

HomeTown helps thousands of schools and organizations across the country seamlessly provide convenient digital ticketing options for their communities, families, and fans.

Associate | Special Services

Labor Finders

Brianne Castle

205 Brushy Creek Road | Cedar Park, TX 830-406-0883

brianne.castle@laborfinders.com

http://www.laborfinders.com

Staffing temporary & permanent employees

Associate | Special Services

Loggins Auction Group

Rick Loggins

P.O. Box 1971 | Crosby, TX 77532

281-543-1712

rwloggins@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/people/LogginsAuction-Group/100057023247250/

Associate | Special Services

Buddy the Bull

Seth Maxie

80 Print Rawls Rd Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-408-3529

maxieseth@gmail.com

www.sethmaxie.com

Live Brahman Picture Bull and Children’s Activity Book

Associate | Special Services

Etix

Samantha Cuellar

909 Aviation Parkway, Ste 900 Morrisville, NC 27560 800-370-2364

samantha@rockhousepartners.com

www.etix.com

Our ticketing solutions allow for mobile purchasing flexibility as well as other customer-centric features. Associate | Special Services

Jordy Drug Testing

Janet Jordy 14209 Forest Circle Montgomery, TX 77356 979-219-1622

jordydrugtesting@gmail.com

Drug testing of animals at fairs and exposition shows around the United States Associate | Special Services

Populous

Charlie Kolarik

3151 W Tecumseh Rd, Ste 220 Norman, OK 73072 405-473-9022

charles.kolarik@populous.com

Populous is a global architectural design firm specializing in creating environments & venues that draw communities and people together. Associate | Special Services

Saffire

248 Addie Roy Rd. Ste. B106 Austin, TX 78746 512-430-1123

brandi@saffire.com

www.saffire.com

Saffire empowers hundreds of clients with beautiful, unique and engaging websites, and integrated SaffireTix ticketing.

Associate | Special Services

Showmen Supplies

Jason Skurow

1500 Genesis Drive

La Porte, IN 46350

219-362-5286

reception@showmensupplies.com

www.showmensupplies.com

Associate | Special Services

Slate Group

Don Denny 6024 45th Street

Lubbock, TX 79407 (800) 794-5594

don@slategroup.com

http://www.slategroup.com

Printing services

Associate | Special Services

TC Long Productions

TC Long

P.O. Box 1921 Athens, TX 75751 903-368-0828

voiceofrodeo@me.com

www.goldbucklemedia.com

Rodeo Production Vfideo Boards Webcasting

Rodeo Stage Show

Associate | Special Services

MainGate Tickets

Jennifer Breshears

17314 Autumn Oak Ct Spring, TX 77379 713-302-9198

jenbreshears@msn.com

www.maingatetickets.com

Full featured ticketing service

Associate | Special Services

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MEMBERS-ONLY SERVICES

Event Critique Team - Have your event evaluated by a group of fair/event professionals.

Following your event you will receive a written report of comments and suggestions based on the expertise of the evaluators and an event survey developed by TAF&E. There is no charge for the critique other than payment of the travel-related expenses of the evaluator(s).

Awards Programs – Honor those individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of service through the TAFE.

Celebrate the creativity of our industry through the Ray Cammack Shows Awards of Excellence in Marketing and Communication.

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EVENTS ADOPTED JANUARY 2016

ARTICLE 1 – NAME

The name of the organization is TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EVENTS.

ARTICLE 2 – OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

The object and purposes of the Association shall be to aid in the creation and maintenance of Fairs and Events; to encourage and advance the education, agricultural, livestock, social and industrial interest of the state as represented through its Fairs and Events; to acquire and disseminate information beneficial to the best interest of the public and the members of the Association, within the classification of Legal Charities as exempt organizations under section 501(C) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP

There shall be two classes of membership, (1) Active and (2) Associate. The Active membership shall be composed of individuals and organizations actively engaged in the development, management, and operation of a Fair or Event. Associate members are those individuals or organizations providing services or support to Fairs and/or Events.

Only Active members shall be entitled to vote in person at meetings of the association. Each Active member shall be entitled to one vote for each candidate and on each issue to be decided upon at any meeting of the Association.

ARTICLE 4 – DUES

The Association dues shall be reviewed and established by the board of directors annually. Dues will be payable annually and shall be paid on or before December 1st of each year. The provisions of the by-laws shall bind all members who pay dues.

ARTICLE 5 – DIRECTORS

There shall be fifteen members of the Board of Directors elected to serve three-year rotating terms with one-third (5), of the directors being nominated and elected each year.

The five directors elected will consist of four directors representing the Active members and one director representing the Associate members). The Past President will be an ex-officio voting member of the board for one year after his/her term as President, if no longer serving a regular term on the board. Any Director who has served two consecutive terms must wait a period of one year before being allowed to serve on the board again, with the exception of officers serving on the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 6 - OFFICERS

The Officers of the Association shall consist of the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President/Treasurer, and Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. The President shall preside over the meetings of the Board, and appoint committees. The President is authorized to call membership, board of directors and/or committee meetings as the President may deem necessary.

The First Vice-President shall attend the meetings of the board, and shall in the absence of the President perform the duties of said office; in the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the First Vice-President shall fill the unexpired term of such office.

The Second Vice-President/Treasurer shall attend the board meetings. In the event of a vacancy in the office of First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President/Treasurer shall fill the unexpired term of such office. In the event of a vacancy in the office of second vice-president/Treasurer, the Executive Committee shall present a name to the Board of Directors for their approval to fill the unexpired term of the Second Vice-President.

The Secretary/Assistant Treasurer shall attend the Board of Directors meetings. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary/Assistant Treasurer, the Executive Committee shall present a name to the Board of Directors for their approval to fill the unexpired term of the Secretary/ Assistant Treasurer.

The President may be elected from any area of the state without affecting the election of a Director representing that geographic area.

In order for a director to become an officer of the Association, the director must have served on the Association board of directors for at least one year and represent an Active member of the Association.

ARTICLE 7 - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

The four expiring terms of directors representing the active members, shall be elected at the annual meeting of the membership each year. The one term of the director representing the associate members shall be elected by a majority vote of the Associate members in good standing present at the Associate meeting during the annual convention of TAF&E. The Associate meeting shall be conducted by the TAF&E First Vice President.

The Nominating Committee, in selecting candidates, shall attempt to provide for representation of the various geographic areas of the state by nominating persons, insofar as possible, from a variety of areas of the state each year.

BY-LAWS

After the report of the Nominating Committee, the President shall call for nominations from the floor, allowing a sufficient time for additional nominations to be properly presented.

The qualifications of the Director representing the active members: If a manager, he or she must manage a Fair or Event which is an Active member of TAF&E. If a Volunteer, he or she must work with a Fair or Event, which is an Active member and must have served a minimum of two years on the Governing Board of the Member he or she represents. If a Staff Member, he or she must work for an Active member Fair or Event.

Staff members or volunteers may only be elected if prior approval is given to the Nominating Committee or Nominator from the floor by the Manager or Governing body of the Fair or Event they represent.

Election of Directors shall be by a majority vote of the Active members present at the annual meeting.

The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice each year, or as often as the business of the Association may require upon call by the president or any five directors.

The first meeting of the Board of Directors each year shall be held immediately after adjournment of the annual meeting of the members. The other required meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as may be decided upon by the Executive Committee at the first meeting each year.

In order that business can be transacted a quorum of eight (8) directors must be present at any Board of Directors meeting.

ARTICLE 8 – REMOVAL AND RESIGNATIONS

Any Officer or Director may be removed from the Board upon the occurrence of any of the following events: The written resignation of the Officer or Director

An illness or incapacitation that prevents the Officer or Director from participating in the affairs of the Association.

The absence of an Officer or Director from two duly called meetings of the Board in any year. A violation of Article 7 of these bylaws.

If an Officer or Director is removed from the Board he/she shall be notified by the TAF&E office by U.S. Mail.

ARTICLE 9 – VACANCIES

The Executive Committee shall fill any vacancy on the Board by appointment. The appointed person must meet all requirements as stated in Article 7 of the by-laws. The person so appointed shall serve the unexpired term vacated.

ARTICLE 10 – EXECUTIVE ADVISORY DIRECTOR

The President, with approval from the Board of Directors, may appoint an Executive Advisory Director, to serve for one year as a non- voting Director of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events.

ARTICLE 11 – LIFETIME MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

All past Presidents shall be granted Lifetime Membership in the Association. The Board may nominate other persons as an Honorary Member, an Honorary Director, or a Lifetime Director in recognition of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the Texas Association of Fairs and Events. The nominations must be approved by a majority vote of the members at an annual meeting. Honorary Directors may attend Directors meetings in a Non-Voting Capacity.

ARTICLE 12 – COMMITTEES

The President of the Association shall appoint all committees other than the Executive Committee and the Nominating Committee to carry out the work of the association.

The President shall appoint such ad hoc or special committees as the needs of the Association may dictate for such tenure as may be necessary to complete the purposes for which the special committee is formulated and appointed after which its status shall terminate.

The Executive Committee shall consist of the: President

1st Vice-President

2nd Vice-President-Treasurer

Secretary-Assistant Treasurer

Immediate Past President

The Nominating Committee shall consist of five members with the immediate Past President serving as Chairman and the past four TAF&E

Presidents, in line of descending service order, that are present at the Annual Convention. The committee will propose a single slate of candidates for election as Officers and Directors. The committee shall actively solicit input from the membership.

ARTICLE 13 – ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of members will be held with specific dates and meeting site left to the discretion of the Board .

ARTICLE 14 – FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the 1st day of April through the last day of March of the succeeding year.

ARTICLE 15 – EXPENDITURES

The Board of Directors is authorized to expend the funds of the Association to further the objectives of the Association as stated in these by-laws. The Executive Committee shall designate check-signing authority.

The President or his/her designee shall sign all contracts approved by the Board of Directors, and shall annually arrange for a qualified certified public accountant to examine all the Association’s financial records and to prepare financial statements for the Association’s fiscal year immediately past. Copies of the financial statements will be distributed to the Members of the Board of Directors after the close of each fiscal year. Copies will also be made available to the Membership at the annual meeting of the Association and upon written request to the Secretary-Treasurer.

The Board of Directors may contract with a Professional Management Service Company upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may deem in the best interest of the Association. The Board of Directors may prescribe Fidelity Bond(s) to be carried on a Management Service/ Assistant; the Association may pay cost of which is prescribed.

Up to Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per called meeting, will be allocated to Members of the Board of Directors to defray itemized expenses, if provided to the TAF&E office on the appropriate forms within thirty (30) days of the meeting, for attending Board Meetings held between annual conventions.

Up to One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) will be allocated to the President each year to defray itemized expenses incurred on behalf of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events including meetings, long distance calls, postage, etc.

Up to Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) will be allocated to each of the Vice-Presidents each year to defray itemized expenses incurred in his/ her duties.

The Association shall hereafter maintain a minimum savings and/or certificate balance for expense purposes as approved by Two Thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 16 – NEWS & INFORMATION

The Secretary/Assistant Treasurer (or designee) of the association shall be responsible for the assimilation and compilation of data and information pertinent to the objectives of the Association and of benefit to the membership, and for the dissemination of, or to furnish upon request, the same to the members of the Association.

ARTICLE 17 – DISSOLUTION

This Association may be dissolved by the vote of a two-third (2/3) majority of its active members. In the event of dissolution, the property of the Association shall be distributed as follows: to such educational or agriculturally-oriented foundations or their entities which are operated on a non-profit basis without benefit to any individual member or private person as may be decided upon by the Board of Directors for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons by bringing their minds under the influence of education by assisting them to establish themselves in life or by otherwise lessening the burdens of government.

ARTICLE 18 – AMENDMENTS OR REPEAL

These by-laws of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events may be revised, amended or repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those Active members present at any annual meeting provided such amendments are submitted to the membership by appropriate means ten (10) days prior to the annual meeting.

A review of the by-laws will occur approximately every five years and may be reviewed more often as needed.

ARTICLE 19 – INDEMNIFICATION

Any Director, Past Director or Any Person who is named a Director who has conducted themselves in good faith in their official capacity as a Director or Officer of the Association, and acted in the best interest of the Association shall be indemnified by the Association from any and all lawsuits where they and/or the Association are named Defendant’s, so long as the conduct of the Person is lawful, and no criminal proceeding is undertaken against the Officer or Director who is seeking indemnification under these by-laws.

Past Presidents

1977 Wayne H. Gallagher State Fair of Texas

1976 M.J. Borchers Comal County Fair Association

1975 Marion Reed Four States Fair

1974 William Petmecky Gillespie County Fair & Festivals

1973 E.C. (Dick)Weekly Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

1972 C.W. Brandes Austin County Fair

1971 Steve Lewis Panhandle-South Plains Fair

1970 Frances Cooper Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show

1969 Joe B. Rucker State Fair of Texas

1968 Jerry Fetcher Panhandle-South Plains Fair

1967 Russell Willis San Angelo Livestock Show & Rodeo

1966 James. L. Boone Fort Bend County Fair Association

1965 Marcus J. Adams Comal County Fair Association

1964 Joe Goetschius YMBL-South Texas State Fair

1963 Leon B. Dollens, Jr. Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

1962 Rex Baxter Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

1961 Evelyn Fisher Four States Fair

1960 C.O. Miller, Jr. Anderson County Fair

1959 F.W. (Jack) Stewart Guadalupe Agricultural & Livestock

1958 James Stewart State Fair of Texas

1957 Joe Cooley West Texas Fair & Rodeo

1956 Othel M. Neely Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

1955 William Petmecky Gillespie County Fair & Festivals

1954 Nelson McElroy Baytown Youth Fair & Livestock

1953 Maurice Turner Walker County Fair Association

1952 – 51 Records Not Available

1950 M.D. Fanning Livestock Show & Rodeo

1949 Jackie Huffhines State Fair of Texas

1948 Oscar B. Jones Gregg County Fair

1947 Joe L. Mock Cameron County Fair

1946 Glen Burgess Texas State Forest Festival

1945 – 42 No Convention during these years

1941 R.W. Knight Navarro County Youth Expo

1940 V.F. Fitzhugh East Texas State Fair Association

1939 W. Hammond Moore County Jr. Livestock Show

1938 Lee Caviness Red River Valley Fair Association

1937 Pete R. Smith Panhandle-South Plains Fair

1936 Frank Thompson Grayson County Fair

1935 Ed Burris Texas State Forest Festival

1934 M.D. Abernathy Longview Jaycees Gregg County Fair

1933 George D. Barber Palo Pinto County Fair

1932 J.D. Motley Runnels County Fair

1931 Russell S. Rhodes East Texas State Fair Association

1930 Jerry Debenport Childress County Fair

1929 L.B. Herring Jr. Fair Name Unknown

1928 A.B. Davis Panhandle-South Plains Fair

1927 W.V. Crawford Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

1926 Jelks Castellaw Ellis County Youth Expo

Chris

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Jeff Thayne San Antonio Livestock Exposition 2021 Douglas Borchardt Washington County Fair 2019 Nanci Kimmey North Texas Fair Association 2018 Jerry Huffman George H Henderson Expo Center 2017 Daryl Real State Fair of Texas 2016 Steve Russell Titus County Fair 2015 Joe Bruce Hancock Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 2014 Virgil Bartlett Amarillo Tri-State Fair & Rodeo 2013 Cecil Willis Fort Bend County Fair Assoc. 2012 Gayle Hall Grapevine CVB 2011 Joe Vera, III BorderFest Association 2010 Rusty Fitzgerald State Fair of Texas 2009 Steve Poynor Permian Basin Fair & Expo 2008 Wes Allison Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo 2007 Donald Ahrens Washington County Fair 2006 Jana Grisham Fair on the Square 2005 James Bricker Trinity Valley Exposition 2004 Louis Katz Fort Bend County Fair Association 2003 Jim Beale Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show 2002 John E. Sykes East Texas State Fair Association 2001 Roy Henderson Grimes County Fair 2000 Joe Vera BorderFest Association 1999 Steve Russell Titus County Fair Association 1998 Alice Emmons East Texas State Fair Association 1997 Tony McMillian West Texas Fair & Rodeo 1996 Lawrence Hemann Washington County Fair 1995 Jack King Walker County Fair 1994 Steve Woodley Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 1993 Steve Lewis Panhandle-South Plains Fair 1992 Rita Jane Haynes Red River Valley Fair Association 1991 Don Thorn Permian Basin Fair 1990 James Roden State Fair of Texas 1989 R.L. O’Shieles Fort Bend County Fair Association 1988 Dan Gattis Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 1987 John Emmons Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo 1986 Travis Boeker Washington County Fair 1985 Don Clark State Fair of Texas 1984 Lynn Griffin Tri-State Fair & Rodeo 1983 Carol Weber Brazoria County Fat Stock & Fair 1982 Charles L. Ward Calhoun County Fair 1981 Hal Husbands Fort Bend County Fair Association 1980 R.J. (Dick) Edwards County Fair

Dennis Templeton West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Leon B. Dollens, Jr. Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

2023

Boleman

2022

1979

1978

2022 Scholarship Winners

Presented by Texas Fairs and Events Education Foundation, Inc.

MACKENZIE LEE Austin County Fair Association BRINLEY ALLISON Heart O’Texas Fair & Rodeo AVERY KILLOUGH East Texas State Fair CHRISTIE KOERTH Fort Bend County Fair WILLIAM ANDERSON Guadalupe County Fair KATE SMITH Jackson County Fair COLLIN CURRY Montgomery County Fair Association JETT BRADFORD Tri-State Fair & Rodeo CARSON ESKER DUGGER North Texas Fair & Rodeo MCKINLEY YARGO Walker County Fair Association

Special Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors

HONORED SPONSOR

Ray Cammack Shows

CONVENTION TOTE BAG & GIFT SPONSOR:

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

LANYARD SPONSOR: Fusion Talent Group

CONVENTION NAME BADGE & TICKET SPONSOR:

Saffire

DECORATION SPONSORS:

Dfest® City of McAllen

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AWARD SPONSOR: Ray Cammack Shows

PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION

SPONSOR: Crabtree Amusements

OPENING SESSION PRESENTING

SPONSOR: Visit Granbury

TRADE SHOW LOUNGE SPONSOR: Talley Amusements

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL INITIATIVE (YPI) RECEPTION SPONSOR: State Fair of Texas

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE RECEPTION SPONSOR: Westmoreland Concessions

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

FRIDAY DINNER SPONSOR: Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo

LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR: North Texas Fair & Rodeo

TALENT SHOWCASE SPONSOR: Fort Bend County Fair

BREAKFAST SPONSOR: State Fair of Texas Titus County Fair

CONCURRENT EDUCATION SESSION SPONSORS:

Montgomery County Fair

Washington County Fair

Armstrong Shows

SATURDAY LUNCHEON SPONSORS:

Amarillo Tri-State Fair & Rodeo

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

TALENT SHOWCASE SPONSOR: Heart of America Shows

MR. & MS. X CONTEST SPONSOR: Fort Bend County Fair

SPONSORS RECEPTION SPONSOR: Stifflers Concessions

FOUNDATION RECEPTION

SPONSOR: Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

EDUCATION FOUNDATION

NIGHT SPONSOR: Amusement Midway Providers/AMP, Inc.

PRESIDENTS’ AWARD SPONSOR: Dr. Chris & Randi Boleman

DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS: Heart of America Shows

Louis & Joan Katz

Fayette County Fair

West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Central Texas State Fair

Durbin Electric

Keith & Lucinda Smith

Texas Fairs and Events Education Foundation, Inc.

FOUNDATION LIFETIME MEMBERS

BorderFest Association

Ft. Bend County Fair

Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo

Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Assn.

Montgomery County Fair Assn.

Panhandle-South Plains Fair

Permian Basin Fair & Expo

Walker County Fair

Washington County Fair

Wright’s Amusements Company

Gayle Hall

Louis and Joan Katz

Melina Moss

Steve Poynor

Harold and Frances Seibel

TAF&E Professional Award Winners

HALL OF FAME LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

2023 Jerry Huffman, George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo Center

2022 Cecil Wiilis, Fort Bend County Fair

2021 Paul Tibaldo - Galveston County Fair & Rodeo

2020 Virgil Bartlett and Gayle Hall

2019 Tony Fiori

2018 Daniel C. Clark

2017 Don Buckalew

2016 John Sykes

2015 James Bricker, Buddy & Jenny Siltman

2014 Don Jobes, Dwayne & Beverly Steck, Kay Wolf

2013 Buster Brown, Keith Martin, and Steve Poynor

2012 Lynn Griffin and Pete Van de Putte

2011 Don Ahrens and Wayne Gallagher

2010 Louis Katz and Carolyn Newport McKee

2009 Errol McKoy and Steve Russell

2008 Tony McMillan and Leroy Shafer

2007 Jim Beale and Roy Henderson

2006 Jerry L. Henneke, Rita Jane Haynes and Travis Boeker

2005 James Roden, Murray Ferguson and Lawrence Hemann

2004 Jack King and Marge Rosenberg

2003 Walter “Diz” Ansel

2002 Joe Vera III, and Alice Emmons

2001 Dan Gattis, Sr., Alice Cooper

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

2023 Sherry Raisner. Waller County Fair Association

2022 Stephen Naleway, Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival

2021 Daniel Cernoch, Fayette County Fair

2020 Dean Ferriegel, Pasadena Strawberry Festival

2019 Sam Morrow, Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show

2018 Glenna Laffey, Fayette County Fair

2017 Sean Gutierrez

2016 Mike Herrera

2015 Rose Urbanovsky

2014 Steve Adreno

2013 Bill Jenkins

2012 John Stanley

2011 Glenn McMennamy, Amarillo Tri-State Exposition

2010 Scott Felton

2009 Joyce M. Bise

2009 Mary Bernaski

2008 Douglas R. Borchardt, Washington County Fair

2007 Tommy Dodd

2006 Harold Luhn

2005 Joel J.D. Gonzales

2004 Eddie Dansby & Wayne Waters

2003 William Koehl

2002 Loe J. Wick & Tom Sawyer

2001 Bill Chaney & Kenneth D. Lewis

MANAGER/PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

2023 Cindy Schmidt, Fort Bend County Fair Association

2021 Tammy Dooley, City of Granbury

2020 Daryl Real, State Fair of Texas

2019 Darlene Lively, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

2018 Rochelle Johnson, Taylor County Expo Center

2017 Keith Smith, Bell County Expo Center

2016 Beth Traylor, Montgomery County Fair Association

2015 Susan Sillivan Forbes, Fort Bend County Fair

2014 Glenn Carlton, North Texas Fair & Rodeo

2013 Rusty Fitzgerald, State Fair of Texas

2012 Virgil Bartlett, Amarillo Tri-State Exposition

2011 Wes Allison, Heart O’ Texas Fair

2010 Gayle Hall, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

2009 Joyce M. Bise

2008 Bucky Lamb, Rodeo Austin

2007 Don Thorn

2006 James Bricker

2005 Rita Jayne Haynes

2004 John E. Sykes, East Texas State Fair

2003 Tony McMillan

2002 Jim Beale

2001 Roy Henderson

RAY CAMMACK SHOWS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

FOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The Texas Association of Fairs & Events Award of Excellence Competition recognizes fairs, festivals and events for outstanding promotions and superior examples of promotional and media initiatives. If you have produced or coordinated outstanding marketing programs, share them with your colleagues from around the state and gain the recognition your fair or event deserves. TAF&E’s Marketing and Communications Awards allow members to learn from one another and share great ideas while also providing an opportunity to recognize the efforts of the staff, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who make our fairs and events possible.

ONLINE ENTRY SUBMISSION ENTRIES WILL BE DUE THE LAST WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER

JUDGING

A pool of judges will be assembled representing professionals in the areas of promotions, public relations, advertising, media relations and fair and festival planning and management. Judges’ decisions are final.

Category 1-Printed Materials

Category 2-Broadcast

Category 3-Multimedia

Category 4-Social Media

Category 5-Advertising Specialty/Merchandise

Category 6-Community Relations

Category 7-Sponsorship

Category 8-COVID-19

Associate Member (Vendor and/or Suppliers)

Award Categories

52 Notes 2024 TAF&E CONVENTION & TRADESHOW JANUARY 4–6, 2024 GALVESTON ISLAND •CONVENTION CENTER • GALVESTON, TX

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