09/22/2026
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48th 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 in spite of the heat! 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. Several of the compliments came from out of towners that had never attended before! The day turned into evening and what an evening we had! Our second annual 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. With the assistance of each event chair, 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.
A huge shout out and thank you to our very special Chamber volunteer Cara Elmore.
Thank you to Card My Yard-Oak Grove – Jon DeHaven
Sincere thanks to Muffler Shop – Joey Lile for the use of their misting fans. Thanks to Wal-Mart and Moose’s Market for their donation of bottled water. This water was put in Moose’s freezer. Moose’s provided coolers and they were placed up and down Main for folks to get to keep hydrated. Sincere thanks to Hoflander Ford and Robert McDonough for the large fans!
Morning and evening volunteers: Paul & June Howell, Ronnie & Angie Kumm, Sadie Kumm, Sandra Welborn, Randy & Denetta Amor, Zach & Shelby Fisher, Brett & Shelby Bjerrum, Cara Elmore, Channy & Kiger Willis, Lori Beck, Amy Kennedy, Brandy Bennett, Katie Robertson, Miranda Fiene, Doug Booker, Mike & Julia Hacker, David Pollard 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
Princess Pageant Chair: Melissa Sutherland & Kristen Hilbrenner. Sincere thanks to our event host Davis Theatre Many thanks to the following volunteers: Annika Riekhof, Heather Kirchhoff, Jocelyn Kirchhoff, Brynlee Kirchhoff, Lacey Gray, Kenadie Gray, Megan Trigg, Mason Sutherland, Brynna Wentland Thanks to all the phenomenal contestants, their families and friends.
Sincere thanks to the following prize and monetary sponsors: Crescent Moon Salon & Spa, Davis Theatre, Lane Boutique, RE/MAX Central Courtney Bergsieker, Kim Mason-County Circuit Clerk, Midwest Landgroup-Jason Hilbrenner, Pack Happy Travel Advisor-Megan Trigg, Amanda McFatrich for Lafayette County Collector, Oakleigh Rose Boutique, Melissa Sutherland RE?MAX Heritage, My Sisters Garden, Plattner Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Bark & Stone Tree & Landscaping, Rural America's Gym-Abby & Alli, Gash Plumbing, Kim miller Photography, Ag Power, Bartholomew Oil Company, Shop & Tan's My M**s, Edwards Limousine & Purple Hare Rabbitry, Diamond F. Ranch, Field of Dreams, EarBlooms Restocks, Grit Fitness, RE/MAX Central-Beau Linebach, Nationwide Mobile Repair LLC, Shaw's Remodeling, National Complete Tree Care LLC
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 Davis Theatre. Emcee: David Pollard
Ice Cream & Dessert Social Ice Cream & Dessert Social Chair: Emily Bergsieker. Sponsors: Lafayette County MU Extension, Moose’s Market, Classic Shop, World Finance #1163 and the folks who donated desserts
Shade Tent provided by GreenHills Communications
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. Thanks to Cub Scout Pack 415-Ashley Hoeppner, and Jaimie Umhoefer, Interim Lafayette County Auditor for their contributions to this event.
LEGO Contest Chair: Montessori Schoolhouse. Sponsor: State Farm Insurance, Cody Moss Agency, Teachers and families from Montessori.
Baby Contest Chair: Katie Robertson Sponsored by: My Sisters Garden Location: Higginsville Habilitation Center. Volunteers: Katie Robertson, Cara Elmore, Teri Ray, Kaytlyn Nevels. Thanks to Oberg Excavating for providing trailer and truck for Youth Parade.
Bike Rodeo. Chair: Galen Tuley. Sponsor: Higginsville Cycling Club
Pedal Tractor Pull. Sponsored and event coordinators: Ag-Power and Crown Power
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.
Photo Show Chair: Jessica Johnson. Sponsor & Location: Pure Life Photography.
Big Parade Chair: Sadie Kumm, Denetta Amor & Sandra Welborn. Sponsored by: Xfinity/Comcast. Marching band coordinator: Emily Westerman. Volunteers: Keith Genser, Megan Genser, Chase Genser
Youth Activities (Inflatables) Chair: Teri Ray. Sponsor: Higginsville Rotary. Thanks to Hoflander Ford for the use of their parking lots. Mini Golf provided by Fairytale Fairways.
Bubbletastic – Sponsored by Higginsville Lions
Matt & Chrissy Stewart – Special Guests. Host: Cornerstone Cornucopia. Thanks to Kay & Harold Hoflander for driving them in the parade. Sincere thanks to Jerry O’Neil for his convertible.
Vendors: Chair Teri Ray
Car Show Chair: Mike & Julia Hacker. Judges: Kenny Rosencrans, Natalie Wood & Jake Glidewell. Emcee: David Pollard Best in Show sponsor: Alumbaugh Heating & Cooling. Monetary sponsors: Muffler Shoppe, Cornerstone Cornucopia, A & J Auto Salvage Prize Donations. Thanks to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home for use of their parking lot. Thanks to Centsible Signs for donating the window dash plaques. Rusty O’Dell Memorial trophy donated by Higginsville Lion’s Club. Banner provided by: Gator Graphics. Volunteers: Katie Robertson, Amy Parnell, Sam Broshears, Abby Teter, Sam Teter & Gracie Rockhold Set up helpers-- Mike Hacker, Julia Hacker, Abby Teter, Katie Robertson
Amy Parnell generously donated several items for our random giveaways and also allowed us to use a folding table, canopy, and cash box for the event.
Higgtoberfest: Chair Zach Fisher & Adam Reid. Thank you to all of our monetary sponsors, our numerous volunteers, and everyone who came out and attended. Your support, time, and involvement helped make this event a success!
Queen Pageant. Chairs: Channy Willis, Teri Eckhoff and Megan Green. Location Higginsville Habilitation Center. Scholarship Sponsor: Higginsville Rotary. Sponsors: Steward Family Fireworks –Aullville; Roo’s Creations; Harold Hoflander, Presiding Commissioner, Kay Hoflander, Treasurer; Cody Moss-State Farm Insurance; Jaimie Umhoefer for Lafayette County Auditor-David West Treasurer; Corbin Steel Livestock, Equipment; Newman Family; Jody Banner for Presiding Commissioner-Rachel Ahmann, Treasurer; Oakleigh Rose Boutique. Prize Donations: Crescent Moon Salon & Spa; KB & Co.; Heidi Lynn Photography; Oakleigh Rose Photography; Roo’s Creations. Special Acknowledgements: Miss Photogenic – Jessica Johnson Pure Life Photography; Contestants shirts-Centsible Signs; Queen & Court Sashes – Sabrina Bristow; Flowers-My Sisters Garden; Programs-Higginsville Printing; Rehearsal Space-Salem UCC; People’s Choice Display and Judges Meal-Moose’s Market. Special thanks to Tessa Begeman; June Howell; Kali Erdman; Brian Eckhoff; Crown Assistants-Ellie Ryun & Maryn Hilbrenner.
Seats of Support Sponsors-This was an extremely successful fundraiser for Country Fair. We were able to purchase twelve additional tables to use for Country Fair. Thank you: Fiedler Electric, Bark & Stone, Fairway Mortgage-Raygen Lockard, Target Time, Kye Adams-Central Bank, Classic Shop, Restocks, Roland Acres Event Center, Kristin Williams-Attorney, Brett Sullivan-American Family Insurance, Higginsville Lion’s Club
THANK YOU to all who attended each and every event. You are appreciated.
49th Annual Country Fair ~ September 11th – 18th, 2027
During Country Fair week, but separate entities… we thank you for your contribution
Sr. Center Breakfast. Chair: Amber Pam Rogers: Higginsville Sr. Center
Poker Run – Lafayette County Cancer Coalition
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