Fair History

The first Valley Fair was held in 1932 as a school function under then Superintendent Earl Druse. Hazel (Phillips) Kulzer was in charge of many of the activities for that fair.

The fair was a huge success, and in 1935, the Valley Grange was asked to sponsor the Fair. The Grange continued to hold the Fair at the school until they bought the old Farmers Union Store building and remodeled it for their Hall.

As the Fair grew, and more people in the community fully supported it, a decision was made to form an association. This task was accomplished in 1949. John Daisley, Margorie Buck, Frank Stroyan, Leo Kulzer, H. Helseth, J.D. Hanley, and Emma Dunlap legally organized and established the non profit corporation known as the Valley Community Fair Association.

Many individuals donated their time to the Fair during its early days. Among them were Margorie Buck, who served as secretary from 1935-1961; the Bingo Lady, Frances Edwards; Mary Pool; and Beth Blomgren, who continued to work through 1985.