The Shelby County Junior Fair Board is a premier organization that is well-respected across the state. The board is made up of 28 youth representatives, 2 from each of the 14 townships in Shelby County. The Shelby County Junior Fair Board is known for going above and beyond in helping plan, coordinate and execute the Junior Fair and other 4-H and FFA events throughout the year. It is a fantastic, unmatched learning experience that teaches teens about professionalism, communication, event planning, conflict management, decision-making and more. The Junior Fair Board meets on the third Sunday of the month throughout the year from 6-8 p.m.

2022-2023 Junior Fair Board Members

Township 2022-2023 2023-2024
Clinton Brianna Brewer4 Karli Hiler
Cynthian Austin Pleiman4 Madison Pleiman
Dinsmore Leah Meyer Jayden Gaerke1
Franklin Alexandria Gaerke4 Lily Fullenkamp1
Green Loralei Chambers2 Eliza Gariety3
Jackson Riley Barhorst4 Tyler Yarkosky1
Loramie Jenna York Levi Delaet
McLean Sable Ruhenkamp Jared Baker
Orange Sophia Rowles4 Spencer Knouff1
Perry Grace Poeppelman1 Cassie Heath 
Salem Porter Depinet Liliana Phillips
Turtle Creek Ryan Michael4 Evan Michael
Van Buren Joey Bruns4 Alex Poeppelman1
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From Unimaginable to Unforgettable:

Fundraising Campaign Form

Annual Meeting: Third Sunday of January at 5 p.m.

2019-2020 Annual Meeting Summary of Additions, Revisions and Suggestions
 

Forms for Members:


Eligibilty and Election/Application Information:

All youth entering the 9th grade this fall are eligible to run for Junior Fair Board. There are two routes for joining Junior Fair Board:

  1. Candidate for Election Route: This is ONLY for townships with an impending opening. Once an application is submitted, candidates are placed on a ballot for election by their peers. Voting will take place during the skillathon on check-in day of the fair. Any junior fair exhibitor with a valid fair pass for the current year can vote.
  2. Appointment Route: This is for youth who do not live in a township with an opening or youth who run in the election but do not get elected. Appointment interviews will be held the last day of the fair at a time TBD. 

 

Dear 2020 Fair Letter