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2008 Exhibits
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Fair Dates:
September
16 - 21, 2008
Thank you for visiting the Wilson County Fair On-Line!  Here you will find information about the fairgrounds of Wilson, North Carolina.  Get exciting news about our upcoming 2008 Fair, admissions, entertainment, facilities, special events, and much more!  Navigate through the site using the menus on the left side of each page and at the top of the page, and be sure to give us your feedback!
 
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
Board Members:

Ed Costello

Loumis Hinnant

Thad Sharp, IV

Debra Deaton

Jerry Howell

J.D. Taylor

Don English

Giles Lambertson

Dennis Vick

Paul Farris

Donnie Proctor

Dennis Winstead

Clarence Haeflinger

Alice Scott

Gary Wright

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.
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