A look behind the scenes of prepping for the Kutztown Fair
Fair Board welcomes new board members; create new exhibits and activities
Lolly Lesher of the Kutztown Fair Board said the faces of the fair board volunteers are changing and there are many cool and fun things the many volunteers are doing to make the fair educational, fun and a real showcase.
Lesher said there is a new wave of volunteers and board members that are donating time, energy and talent to make the fair a success.
In the past two years, the Fair Board has welcomed new members Ginger Schappell, Roberta Bronson and Jon Stutztman.
“Each of these volunteers brings life skills that help broaden the look and scheme of the fair. They are family focused and tremendous volunteers that are breathing new life into the 100 year old traditions,” said Lesher. “They have a vision of how the fair can benefit the community and help the community foster a richer family experience.”
Formerly a male dominated board, Lesher said the new women joining the fair board bring a new vision and a willingness to make and create new contests and a more appealing presentation of all the entries.
“They want to build upon the existing displays and presentations and create a more interactive and interesting look for the exhibits. They each bring their energy and enthusiasm and bring along a new group of volunteers and helpers,” said Lesher, noting the changes she has seen include a new excitement for the Kutztown Fair.
“These ladies talk excitedly about their departments and their goals to create new exhibits and activities. It’s great to have so much energy and enthusiasm for the fair.”
Ginger Schappell is the newest member to join the fair board as of March.
“I have grown up at the Kutztown Fair showing my cows since I was 8 years old. Of all the fairs in the area I enjoyed Kutztown the most,” said Schappell, a native of Kutztown and a Kutztown Area High School alumnae.
“I was brought up by two parents who were continually involved in community activities. They set a
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