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Wilson County Fair, Inc., founded in 1933, is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to serving the
citizens of Wilson County and the surrounding areas. American Legion Post 13 elects 12 of its members to serve on the Fair's
Board of Directors. Six community leaders are elected by the Fair Board to complete the 18 member Fair Board of Directors.
The Fair Board is charged with maintaining the fairground and facilities while promoting activities of interest to the community in
addition to the annual agricultural fair. The Fair Board employs the Executive Director who serves as Secretary of the Fair
Board.
Board of Directors:
President: J.R. "Bob" Walston
Vice President: E.L. "Buster" Thigpen
Treasurer: George Lamm
Executive
Director/Secretary: Dave Allgood
Advisory Council
The Wilson County Fair, Inc. Advisory Council assists the Fair Board in improving the facilities, programs, and events
offered and the fairgrounds through the establishment of the Advisory Council. The fair will expand its partnerships with business,
industry, agri-business, education, and the diverse communities living and working in the Wilson area. This Council is comprised
of community leaders throughout Wilson County. They are listed below:
Connie Bailey - Extension Service
Ashley Barnes - Barnes Equipment
Rev. David Barnes - Bible Missionary Baptist Church
James Brake -
Southern Container
Sylvia Coleman - Sylvia's Restaurant
Charlie Farris - Thomas & Farris
Beth Greenwaldt - Wilson Mall
Sandy Hernandez -
Wilson Police Department
Augusta Jones – Retired, ASCS
Jimmy Miller - P.L. Woodard & Co.
Christy Proctor - Chick-fil-A
Lisa Rose -
BB&T
Mission Statement:
To encourage agriculture, education, commerce, industry, and patriotism.
