2024 Fair Committees

Qualifications

Committees are appointed annually by the President, Vice-President and Treasurer in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the By Laws. Committees are comprised of but are not limited to Directors of the Putnam County Agricultural Society. Occasionally, at the discretion of the Board, an auxiliary committee member from outside the board may be appointed based on an individual’s expertise and experience as well as the fair’s needs. Committee chairpersons however must be current or past directors and/or officers even though primary management and operation may be delegated to a qualified individual from outside the board. The following list contains the Committees for the current Fiscal year and Fair Planning, Organization and Operation.

General Management

Public Relations

  • Kendra Von Lehmden-Wentz* Secretary
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Josh Wolke
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Dale Schulte
  • Rick Knippen

Executive

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Treasurer
  • Maurice Miller
  • Jay Beckman
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Josh Wolke

Fairbook

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Holly Warnecke
  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz
  • Kacie Wehri

Historical Records

  • Matt Maag*
  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz
  • Holly Warnecke
  • Secretary

Sponsorships

  • Jay Beckman*
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Holly Warnecke
  • Secretary
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Kacie Wehri

Promotions & Advertising

  • Secretary*
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz
  • Holly Warnecke
  • Dale Schulte
  • Brandi Schrader

Buildings & Grounds

  • Maurice Miller*
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Aaron Roth
  • Josh Wolke
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Phil Tucker
  • Rick Knippen
  • Matt Maag
  • Brandon Schroeder

Shuttles

  • Luke Karhoff*
  • Matt Maag
  • Maurice Miller
  • Brent Warneke
  • Aaron Roth
  • Rick Knippen

Restrooms

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Matt Maag
  • Phil Tucker
  • Maintenance Staff
  • Craig Unterbrink

Security & Safety

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Doug Meyer
  • Maurice Miller
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Autstin Prowant
  • Dale Schulte
  • Rick Knippen

Speed Horse Stables

  • Luke Karhoff*
  • Jay Beckman
  • Maintenance Staff
  • Craig Unterbrink

Fiscal & Finance

  • Secretary*
  • Treasurer
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Brandi Schrader

2023 Fair

Poultry & Rabbits

  • Garry Kleman*
  • Aaron Roth*
  • Josh Wolke
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Matt Maag
  • Kacie Wehri

Goat

  • Brandi Schrader*
  • Josh Wolke
  • Doug Meyer
  • Dale Schulte
  • Austin Prowant
  • Kacie Wehri

Sheep

  • Doug Meyer*
  • Aaron Roth
  • Josh Wolke
  • Matt Maag
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Austin Prowant
  • Kacie Wehri

Junior Horse & Pony

  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz*
  • Matt Maag
  • Phil Tucker
  • Nathan Meyer

Swine

  • Matt Wiechart*
  • Austin Prowant
  • Doug Meyer
  • Matt Maag
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Brandon Schroeder
  • Kacie Wehri

Beef & Feeder Calves

  • Austin Prowant*
  • Doug Meyer
  • Matt Maag
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Phil Tucker
  • Dale Schulte

Jr. & Sr. Fair Livestock Exhibits

  • Doug Meyer*
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Vice President
  • President
  • Aaron Roth
  • Kendra
  • VonLehmden-Wentz
  • Austin Prowant
  • Brandi Schrader
  • 4-H Extension Agent

Junior Fair Livestock Sale

  • Doug Meyer*
  • Matt Maag
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Josh Wolke
  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz
  • Dale Schulte
  • Brandi Schrader

Parade

  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-
  • Wentz*
  • Kacie Wehri*
  • Holly Warnecke
  • Garry Kleman
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Aaron Roth
  • Austin Prowant
  • Dale Schulte
  • Phil Tucker
  • Brandon Schroeder

Demolition Derby

  • Jay Beckman*
  • Brandon Schroeder
  • Austin Prowant
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Phil Tucker

Junior Fair Camping

  • Dale Schulte*
  • Maurice Miller
  • Doug Meyer
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Austin Prowant
  • Rick Knippen
  • Brandon Schroeder

Speed Races

  • Luke Karhoff*
  • Garry Kleman
  • Matt Maag
  • Jay Beckman
  • Maurice Miller

Senior Citizens Activities

  • Garry Kleman*
  • Kacie Wehri
  • Rick Knippen
  • Maurice Miller
  • Brandon Schroeder

Culinary, Floral & Needlework

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Garry Kleman

Fine Arts & Crafts

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Garry Kleman

Manure Disposal

  • Matt Wiechart*
  • Josh Wolke
  • Jay Beckman
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Rick Knippen
  • Aaron Roth
  • Brandon Schroeder

Gates

  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz*
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Austin Prowant
  • Kacie Wehri

Arches Plaza & Entertainment Tent

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Maurice Miller
  • Secretary
  • Matt Maag
  • Dale Schulte

Kiddie Tractor Pull

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Garry Kleman
  • Kacie Wehri
  • Jr Fair Board

Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Maurice Miller

Speed Track

  • Craig Unterbrink*
  • Phil Tucker
  • Jay Beckman
  • Rick Knippen
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Brandon Schroeder

Little Miss & Mister Contest

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Rick Knippen
  • Kacie Wehri

Parking

  • Doug Meyer*
  • Austin Prowant
  • Rick Knippen
  • Phil Tucker
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Josh Wolke
  • Rick Knippen
  • Brandon Schroeder

Grandstand Attractions

  • Jay Beckman*
  • Phil Tucker
  • Aaron Roth
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Brandon Schroeder

Concession Camping

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Maurice Miller
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Matt Maag
  • Dale Schulte

Banner Placement

  • Brandon Schroeder*
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Rick Knippen
  • Austin Prowant

Livestock Records

  • Kendra
  • Von Lehmden-Wentz*
  • Jay Beckman
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Brandi Schrader
  • Matt Maag

Baked Goods Auction

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Garry Kleman
  • Brandon Schroeder

Band Show

  • Austin Prowant*
  • Nathan Meyer
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Phil Tucker
  • Rick Knippen

Antiques

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Garry Kleman

Fundraising

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Phil Tucker
  • Secretary

Gate 5 Assistance

  • Luke Karhoff
  • Ben Niese
  • Josh Wolke
  • Matt Wiechart
  • Austin Prowant*

Truck / Tractor Pulls

  • Aaron Roth*
  • Austin Prowant
  • Jay Beckman
  • Phil Tucker
  • Brandon Schroeder

Banners/Awards

  • Brandi Schrader*
  • Kendra Von
  • Lehmden-Wentz
  • Secretary

Merchant Building Displays

  • Holly Warnecke*
  • Aaron Roth
  • Maurice Miller
  • Nathan Meyer

Concessions

  • Nathan Meyer*
  • Luke Karhoff
  • Maurice Miller
  • Matt Maag
  • Craig Unterbrink
  • Dale Schulte

Information

1490 E. 2nd St., PO Box 47, Ottawa, OH 45875

(419) 523-4628

Office Hours

Wednesday 9:00 - 3:00
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