Hall of Fame

Outstanding Local Leader

Mofairs believes there are many of our volunteers that go unnoticed for their many hours and contributions made to our local events including fairs and festivals. We wish to recognize them for their continued efforts to make a difference in their local community.

2014 - Kris Richards - Potosi MO.

2015 - Julian Bub - Potosi MO.

The MAFF "Hall of Fame Award" was specifically designed to recognize those who have contributed and provided invaluable service to the Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals. The following are past recipients of this prestigious award:

FAIRS AND FESTIVAL HALL OF FAME WINNERS

2024 - Missouri State Fair
2023 - Kevin Holman - Stoddard County Fair
2022 - Dr. Vincent Shelby - Nodway County Fair
2021 - Mike Heflin - Washington County Fair
2020 - Rayburn Snell - NEMO Fair
2019 - Nancy Bouse - Missouri State Fair

2018 - Pete Poe - Southeast Missouri District Fair
2017 - Fred Higdon- Southeast Missouri District Fair
2016 - Mark Wolfe - Missouri State Fair
2015 - Elizabeth Schlueter - Lincoln county Fair
2014 - Don Reynolds , NEMO Fair
2012 - Don Aufderheide, Gasconade Co. Fair
2011 - Judi Baldwin, El Dorado Springs Picnic
2010 - Southeast Missouri District Fair Board
2009 - Marion Lucas, Missouri State Fair
2008 - Charles & Fern Shultz, Southeast Missouri District Fair
2007 - Mel WIllard, Missouri State Fair
2006 - Washington County Fair Board
2005 - Brian McPherson, Nodaway County Fair
2004 - Harold Bouldin, Webster County Fair
2003 - Connie Shisler, NICA
2002 - Randy Fryman, Washington County Fair
2001 - Marla Calico, Ozark Empire Fair
2000 - Bob & Gladys Nitsch, Southeast Missouri District Fair
1999 - Lowell Mohler, Missouri Sate Fair Commission
1997 - John Higginbotham, Washinton County Fair
1996 - Carl Myers, MD - Platte County Fair

ASSOCIATE HALL OF FAME WINNERS

2024 - Dan Smith - Dan Smith Agency
2023 - Mark Thompson - Bud Stage
2022 - Delisa Spurgeon - Stage West Entertainment
2021 - Roger Westmoreland - Roger Westmoreland Concessions
2020 - Daniel Yarnell - Toby's Carnival Company
2019 - Clint Payne - Fun Time Shows
2018 - Tim Stevens - GL Berg Entertainment
2017 - Mark Crank - Marco Productions

2016 -- Dave Maygers - AME Entertainment
2015 - Chris Hesse - Variety Attractions
2014 - Sandy Lee - Sanford Lee & Associates
2013 - Andy Zinkle - Staats MFG. Co.
2012 - Darcy Jones, Jones & Company Carnival
2011 - Richard Tinsley, Tinsley Amusements
2010 - Doug Roberts, Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pullers
2009 - Bob Brickley, Triangle Talent
2008 - Greg Woody, Woody's Menagerie
2007 - Bill Lowery, Lowery Carnival Co.
2006 - Charles Doyle, Fair Publishing House
2005 - Bobby Baker, Bobby Baker Enterprises
2004 - Leroy Van Dyke, Leroy Van Dyke Enterprises
2003 - Randy Frazier, Independent Ride Operator
2002 - Joan Saltel, Buddy Lee Attractions
2001 - George Sims, Auto Race Promotions
2000 - Joe Sutton, United Expositions
1999 - Gertrude Garner, Garner Enterprises
1998 - Delmar Giles, Bluff City Shows
1997 - Johnny Miller, Miller Spectacular Shows

Honorary Fair Service Hall of Fame Winners:

2024 - George Denniston Photographer
2000 - Cecil Matney, N.H. Scheppers Distributing