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About KCFA
For over 100 years, the Kendall County Fair Association has upheld its nonprofit mission, becoming a cherished Hill Country tradition. Its signature event, the Kendall County Fair, draws thousands each year and celebrates the spirit of down-home fun, good times, and good friends.
Our Mission
Agricultural Education & Leadership
Inspire education, leadership, and entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture.
Youth Agricultural Achievement
Support and recognize youth excellence in agriculture, horticulture, and livestock management.
Academic & Leadership Development
Encourage academic success and leadership growth among youth.
Women in Agriculture & Enterprise
Promote women’s involvement in agriculture, business, nutrition, crafts, and home-based enterprises.
LeadershipThe KCFA
The KCFA
Board of Directors
The KCFA’s Board of Directors is a dedicated group of volunteers elected by members to lead and sustain the mission of the organization. These community-minded leaders devote their time and talent to support scholarships, annual events, and year-round activities that enrich our community — all working together to uphold tradition and foster community involvement.
Wesley Fleming
President — 5th Year Director
Kim Flessner
1st Vice President — 27th Year Director, Entertainment, Volunteer Assistant, Court Assistant
Russel Rust
2nd Vice President — 1st Year Director, Rodeo, Vendors, Equine Center Coordinator
Linda Mairs
Secretary — 1st Year Director, Exhibit Hall, Control Office
Marilyn Culak
Treasurer — 15th Year Director, Garage Sale Coordinators
Jason Cheney
5th Year Director, Concessions & Control
Hannah Culak
1st Year Director, Marketing / Advertising / Web-Site, Court Pageant
Kirby Culak
33rd Year Director, Security / Parking / EMS, Back Up Control, Logistics
Ray Culak
1st Year Director, Security / Parking / EMS, Back Up Control, Logistics
Kevin Edmondson
8th Year Director, Rodeo, Concessions, Control, Logistics
Luke Green
4th Year Director, Rodeo, Concessions, Logistics
Johanna Olivarez
1st Year Director, Court / Pageant / Marketing / Advertising Assistant
Ponch Rodriguez
5th Year Director, Concessions / Logistics
Shelby Vadnais
1st Year Director, Volunteers / Hospitality
Gi Gi White
1st Year Director, Entertainment Assistant, Halls / Grounds Rental Coordinator
William Flessner
1st Year Director, Parade / Control
Get Invovled
Support the mission of KCFA by becoming a sponsor or making a donation today.
History
Our Beginnings
KCFA traces its roots to 1905, when the citizens of Boerne came together to share agricultural knowledge, recipes, and community news. In 1913, this grassroots gathering was formally established as the Kendall County Fair Association and granted a nonprofit corporate charter by the State of Texas.
1905
The first Kendall County Fair is held at the Opera House in downtown Boerne, Texas, bringing residents together to share ideas, news, and traditions.
1913
Citizens of Kendall County gather for a mass meeting to formally organize the Kendall County Fair Association.
1913
The Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff family—deeded 55 acres of land to the Kendall County Fair Association in 1913.
1916
Kendall County Fair parking lot in Boerne, Texas—rows of cars line a dusty lot as a crowd gathers beside the main building.
1954
1954 Fair Queen, Kay Cartwright