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Arkansas Fair Managers Association

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Convention

Join us at the Arkansas Fair Managers Association Convention, a premier event for industry leaders to and share insights. Network with fellow professionals, attend informative sessions, and explore the latest trends in fair management. Don't miss this to enhance your skills and celebrate the spirit of fairs in Arkansas!

Awards

During the annual AFMA Convention 7 individuals are recognized from around the state for their service to Arkansas’ county, district, or state fair or the Arkansas Fair Manager’s Association.

Scholarships

Each year the AFMA awards 10 scholarships and 2 associate scholarships for graduating seniors that have demonstrated involvement in county, district, and state fairs, Leadership skills, Community involvement, and School activities

and academics

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Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Arkansas Fair Managers Early Bird Reception and events on Thursday evening Your presence, participation, and enthusiasm helped make this gathering a tremendous success. It was a pleasure to reconnect with longtime friends and welcome new faces as we shared ideas, experiences, and conversations that strengthen fairs across Arkansas. Events like these remind us how valuable collaboration and community are in supporting agriculture, youth p

Karen Baker

Feb 7

Celebrating Another Successful Year: Recap of the 2025 AFMA Convention

The Arkansas Fair Managers Association (AFMA) gathered once again in Hot Springs from December 11–13, 2025, for its annual convention. This year’s theme, “Country Christmas at the AFMA,” set a festive tone at the Hot Springs Convention Center as fair managers, associate members, and industry partners from across the Natural State met to celebrate the 2025 season and prepare for the year ahead. Equipping Our Leaders: Licenses, Certifications, and Verifiers The 2025 Convention

Scharidi Barber

Jan 15

AFMA Scholarship Auction

One of the most exciting highlights of this year’s AFMA Convention was our annual Scholarship Auction — and once again, our fair family showed up in a big way. Through generous bidding, donated items, and lots of good-natured competition, we were able to raise funds that will directly support students pursuing their education and future careers in agriculture, fair management, and related fields. The scholarship program is one of the most meaningful things we do together as a

Hayley Beth Skelton

Jan 15

New Board Members

The AFMA Board would like to welcome our two new AFMA Board members, Hazelle Whited from Sharp County and Tracy Henderson from Lonoke County. Hazelle will fulfill a vacated three-year term and Tracy will fulfill a vacated one-year term. Scharidi Barber and Karen Baker were both re-elected to five-year terms. Mrs. Pam Lloyd was appointed as Director Emeritus, a well-deserved honor. Congratulations to these ladies!

Trent Taylor

Jan 15

Our AFMA Junior Ambassadors Made Us Proud at Convention

We couldn’t be prouder of our AFMA Junior Ambassadors who joined us at this year’s convention. These outstanding young leaders from across Arkansas spent several days right alongside us — learning, lending a hand, asking great questions, and soaking in what it truly means to be part of the fair family. Throughout the week, they participated in leadership sessions, helped with convention activities, and visited with fair managers and board members from every corner of the stat

Hayley Beth Skelton

Jan 15

2026 Awards

We also honored a few deserving people for their dedication and service to the Fair Industry at our annual Awards Banquet. Those honored were: Hall of Fame: Becky Featherston Associate Hall of Fame: Kim Maple Charles Smith Memorial: Alan Quattlebaum Work Horse Award: Michael Michael Mary Louise Fiser Family Award Carson & Rhonda McGee Lloyd Dunaway Award: Keith Pullen Visitation Award: Steve Jernigan Travel Trophy: White County Associates Remembrance Award: Pam Casper

Trent Taylor

Jan 15