09/22/2025
Our 47th Annual Higginsville Country Fair has come to an end.
Country Fair is like a very large puzzle. Each piece represents an event, sponsorships, donations, volunteers, in-kind services and so much more. Each
piece is vital in the success of Country Fair. Without one piece, the puzzle cannot be completed. Your volunteer Higginsville Country Fair Board of Director's is sincerely thankful for each puzzle piece coming together in making our community-wide event a phenomenal success!
What a day! Numerous volunteers rose before dawn to begin the day of a flawless set up. Once set up, we witnessed a plethora of folks strolling up
and down Main like seasoned pros. We received so many compliments of how efficient the vendor set up is, and how much the volunteers are appreciated.
Many of them have been with us for over ten years. The day turned into evening and what an evening we had! After 43 years, our first event Higgtoberfest was an overwhelming success!
An event this size is reliant on so many entities, funding and volunteers. It is important that each one know how important they are. I've tried my
best to keep an ongoing thank you. If you sponsored, donated or volunteered, please let me know. You are valued. I want to make sure to add you to our
list.
We are extremely grateful for the in-kind support from the City of Higginsville (all departments) for their assistance in Country Fair's success. Sincere thanks to Storage Spot Rentals for providing storage for Country Fair. Sincere thanks to Jessica Johnson of Pure Life Photography for designing and
preparing the Country Fair website and promotional materials. Sincere thanks to Nichole Meyer of Higginsville Printing in designing and
printing our sponsorship info and posters.
Thanks to the Lafayette County C-1 Softball team for cleaning our Country Fair banners.
A huge shout out and thank you to our very special Chamber volunteer Cara Elmore.
Morning and evening volunteers: Paul & June Howell, Ronnie & Angie Kumm, Sadie Kumm, Garret Sims, Rylan Shockley, Randy & Denetta Amor, Zach & Shelby Fisher, Brett & Shelby Bjerrum, Cara Elmore, Mariah Elmore, Channy Willis, Lori Beck, Amy Kennedy, Jim Bailey, Eric Olivas, Katie Robertson, Miranda Fiene and Sr. Students.
Golf Cart provided by Mark Nolte. Gators provided by AG Power Higginsville. Side by Side provided by Tim Trigg. Dumpsters provided by RTS Waste Services. Clean-up assistance provided by: Waverly Youth Boys Home. Clean-up Pizza provided by Casey's Junction Non-life threatening assistance provided by CERT.
Princess Pageant Chair: Melissa Sutherland & Kristen Hilbrenner. Location: Davis Theatre. Thank you: First Baptist Church-sound department, My
Sister's Garden, Heather, Jocelyn, and Brynlee Kirchhoff, Lacey and Kennedy
Gray, Megan Trigg, Mason Sutherland, Higginsville Printing, and all volunteers. Special thanks to our judges and to Annika Riekhof for serving
as our emcee. Contestant Sponsors: Bark & Stone Tree & Landscaping, Gash Plumbing, Ag Power, Inc., Plattner Dentistry, Bartholomew Oil Company, Shop
& Tans by M**s, Earblooms Co. , Edwards Limousine & Purple Hare Rabbitry, Midwest Landgroup-Jason Hilbrenner, Taylor Made Health & Re/Max Central-Beau Linebach, Dobson Dirt Work, Shaw's Remodeling, Channy's Playcare & Fisher's
Furniture & Gifts, Barrels & Butts, LLC-Kevin Sowers, Re/Max Heritage-Melissa Sutherland , National Complete Tree Care LLC. ADM Safety
Consulting. Thanks To Prize & monetary Sponsors: Crescent Moon, Brother's Burgers, Davis Theater, Courtney Bergsieker - ReMax Central , Kim Mason -
County Clerk, Kristen Hilbrenner - County Prosecutor Megan Trigg - Pack Happy Travel Advisor, Melissa Sutherland-ReMax Heritage, My Sister's Garden,
Plattner Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Taylor-Linebach-Taylor Made Health, Fahrmeier Farms
Chalk Drawing Contest Chair: Amanda Gash. Sponsor: Gash Plumbing
Husker Alumni Chair: Gwen Davenport. Location: Cornerstone Cornucopia
Scarecrow Decorating Contest Chair: Bonnie Dickmeier. Sponsor: Starkebaum
Farms
Window Display Contest Chair: Cara Elmore. Sponsor: Classic Shop
SINGSPIRATION. Chair & Sponsored by: Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship,
Liz Lindsey. Location 4H Building, Ron Miller sound. Emcee: David Pollard
Ice Cream & Dessert Social Chair: Emily Bergsieker. Sponsors: Lafayette County Extension, Moose's Market, Classic Shop, World Finance #1163 and the
folks who donated desserts.
Friday evening entertainment Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Fairway Independent
Mortgage Corporation ~ Raygen Lockard
Saturday entertainment Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Wood & Huston Bank.
Youth Parade Chair: Jessica White. Sponsor: truckmovers.com
LEGO Contest Chair: Montessori Schoolhouse. Sponsor: State Farm Insurance-Cody Moss Agency, Teachers and families from Montessori.
Baby Contest Chair: Star Thomas. Location: Higginsville Habilitation Center.
Volunteers: Katie Robertson, Cara Elmore, Emilee Mahlum, Barbie, Tammy and Amor
Bike Rodeo. Chair: Galen Tuley. Sponsor: Higginsville Cycling Club
Pedal Tractor Pull. Sponsored and event coordinators: Ag-Power and Crown
Power
Husker Alumni Chair: Gwen Davenport. Host location: Crescent Moon Salon &
Spa.
Antique Tractor & Engine Display Chair: Mid-Mo Tractor Club
Art Show Chair: Jill Jackson. Sponsor: Art Council. Location: Higginsville Lanes. Volunteers: Jinx Koresh and Senior Students. Sponsor: Arts Council
Photo Show Chair: Jessica Johnson. Sponsor & Location: Pure Life Photography..
Big Parade Chair: Denetta Amor. Marching band coordinator: Kelly Ruether. Judges sponsor: Channy's Playcare. Trophies, Ribbons and Certificates
sponsor: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation ~ Raygen Lockard. Volunteers: Keith Genser, Megan Genser, Chase Genser, CERT, Linda Amor, Judy
Davidson
Youth Activities (Inflatables) Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Higginsville Rotary. Supervisor group: Cub Scouts, Cara's family and the McCormack family. Thanks to Hoflander Ford for the use of their parking lots.
KC Bubble Company sponsored by Higginsville Lion's Club
Vendors: Chair Teri Ray
Car Show Donna Vance, Jason Thompson, Josh Drury and Katie Robertson. Emcee:
David Pollard Best in Show sponsor: Alumbaugh Heating & Cooling.
Monetary sponsors: Muffler Shoppe, Cornerstone Cornucopia, A & J Auto
Salvage
Prize Donations: NAPA-the Wright Part Co., Cornerstone Cornucopia, Cuttin Up
Meats, Walmart, Tractor Supply, NERDS-Higginsville. Thanks to
Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home for use of their parking lot. Thanks to
Centsible Signs for donating the window dash plaques. Thanks to David Pollard for emceeing. Rusty O'Dell Memorial trophy donated by Higginsville
Lion's Club. Banner provided by: Gator Graphics. Volunteers: Keith White, Paula Kay, Pam Homfeld, Shaun Tilly, Bryce Kappelman, Chris Dillon, Butch
Graham, Bosh Bruening, Chris Jones and Amy Parnell.
Higgtoberfest: Chair Zach Fisher & Adam Reid. Location: Fairground Park.
Beverage Partner: Looney Bin Bar & Grill. Designated Driver sponsored by Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home. Sincere thanks to our sponsors: Centsible
Signs, Gash Plumbing, Fisher's Furniture & Gifts, Moose's Market, Crop Insurance Solutions, Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, L & L Seed,
Peterson-Realtor, Edward Jones-Reid Wealth Management , KB & Co., Shier's
Premier Welding & Line Boring, Innate Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Fisher Farms, Barrels & Butts, Nuelle 4 x 4, Cody Moss-State Farm Insurance,
Dittmer Plumbing, American Family - Brett Sullivan, Target Time, Thurmon & Associates PC, Dreamcoat Painting, Babe with a Blade, Higginsville Printing,
Beck Properties, Natalie Tucker-Farmer's Insurance. Sincere thanks to the Higgtoberfest committee and to all who helped set up and clean up.
Queen Pageant. Chairs: Channy Willis, Teri Eckhoff and Megan Green. Location Higginsville Habilitation Center. Scholarship Sponsor: Higginsville Rotary.
Sponsor: Annalynn Schloman, State Farm Insurance-Cody Moss Agency, Roo's Creations, Teri Eckhoff, Carol Lane-Shelter Insurance, Tammy Miller-Paper
Pie, Alesia Kays Emison & Channy's Playcare. Prize donations: Crescent Moon Salon & Spa, Mary Kay-Chari Fisher, Grit Fitness, Crunchi-Taylor Linebach,
Eden & Co., Roo's Creations, Fisher's Furniture & Gifts and Davis Theatre. Special Acknowledgements: Photogenic Pictures- Pure Life Photography,
Contestant Shirts-Centsible Signs, Queen and Court sashes-Sabrina Bristow-Bristow Creations, Flowers-My Sisters Garden, Programs-Higginsville
Printing, Rehearsal location-Salem Church, Special thanks to: Mooses Market, Tessa McCormack, Alivia Thirkeild, Katina Cole June Howell Kali Erdman and
Brian Eckhoff.
Seats of Support Sponsors-This was an extremely successful fundraiser for Country Fair. We were able to purchase thirty-three picnic tables to use
for Country Fair. Thank you: Higginsville Lion's Club, Shafer Memorial, GreenHills Communications, Cornerstone Cornucopia/Agency, Edward Jones =
Reid Wealth Management, Higginsville Rotary Club, Higginsville Habilitation, Center, MU Extension, Comcast/Xfinity, TradeMark Services, Vetter's Place,
Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home, Thurmon & Associates, ShipShape Rental, Classic Shop, Gash Plumbing, Northwest Community Services, Tom Rinne Concrete & Bobcat Services, Running Rabbit Antiques, Higginsville Printing, Lafayette
County Enterprises, Community Bank of Marshall (Corder), Hoflander Ford, Lafayette County Health Department, Fisher's Furniture & Gifts, Centsible
Signs, Mike Keith Insurance, Edward Jones-Jarod M0enkhoff, John Knox Village East, Hannah Banana's, West Central Electric Coop, Wilson Family Memorial Courtyard, My Sisters Garden, Central Bank, ReJuvv Luxury Spa, Crop Insurance Solutions, Equity Bank, American Family Insurance, Langdon &
Emison LLC, Special Tees, Harvey J. Higgins Historical Society, Cody Moss-State Farm Insurance, Wood & Huston Bank.
THANK YOU to all who attended each and every event. You are appreciated.
During Country Fair week, but separate entities:
Sr. Center Breakfast. Chair: Amber Pam Rogers
Rodeo and Carnival: Higginsville Parks & Rec.
