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Clarke County Fair Committees

2025 Committees

The Clarke County Ruritan Club is happy to be hosting the 70th Annual Clarke County Fair the week of August 10-16, 2025, at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds in Berryville. The much-anticipated fair is a huge community event in the Northern Virginia area with over 10,000 attendees each year.  We are hoping you will consider helping to make this year’s fair a memorable event with a sponsorship contribution. 

We have enclosed a “Fair Schedule” with details about events and specific activities that take place during our fair week.  We strive to create a well-rounded schedule that offers many entertaining, educational, and safe events for all ages. Thousands of people join us each year to enjoy time at our fairgrounds and to participate in the many activities offered. From our barn area full of agricultural  educational programs and our large track area full of entertainment; to our specialized activities for seniors, veterans, and children – our fair has something for everyone. Please, consider helping us to continue this tradition by partnering with us in an area of your choice.  We greatly appreciate any donations given to assist us with our annual tradition!

Executive Committee

Brad Broy – Club President & Fair Chairman

Hope Cather – Club Vice President & Educational Events

Beth Shoemaker – Club Treasurer

Ralph Ambrosio – Club Food Stands Chairman

Corey Cather – Livestock Area Chairman

Philip Shenk – Board Representative

Glenn Skillman – Board Representative

Nancy Specht – Club Secretary & Board Representative

Jimmy Swisher – Board Representative

Sharon Young – Board Representative

Fair Committees

Advertising, Brochures, Publicity, Sponsorships 

Brad Broy
Hope Cather
Jewell Lily
Kelly Miller
Philip Shenk
Glenn Skillman
Beth Shoemaker

Audio

Rodney Pierce, Announcer
Beth Shoemaker

Agriculture & Horticulture  

Charles Kackley, Honorary Co-Chairman
Karen Russell, Co-Chairman
Tori Russell Brewer
Mike Burner
Laurel Chapman
David Nalls
Anna Northcraft
Kasey Canterbury Unger

Bar-B-Que

David Childs, Co-Chairman  
Rick Deavers, Co-Chairman
Justin Frazier, Co-Chairman
David Broy, Co-Chairman
Andrew Fleming
Eric Good
Shawn Gordon
Darrell McDonald
Michael Patrick
Bill Tavenner
Larry Tavenner  

Bar-B-Que Line  

Camilla Welsh, Line Chairman
Tommy Cather, Ruritan Coordinator
Jay Arnold
Pappy Boyce
Gloria Broy
Emma Bunker
Jonathan Bunker
Rick Catlett
Susan Catlett
Todd Combs
Cathy Dillow
Dwayne Dillow
Jerry Dillow
Maddie Dillow
Margie Dillow
Gerald Dodson
Suzanne Donner
Stuart Dunn
Kay Ferrebee
Susan Godfrey
Susan Gwalt
Bob Heflin
Jane Heflin
Justin Ivatts
Margie Legard
Sally Levi
Becky Lloyd
David Lloyd
Elizabeth Lloyd
Loretta Michael
Johnny Milleson
Dev Morrison
Tyler Phillips
Jimmy Pruitt
Karen Roper
Tony Roper
Mark Shenk
Beth Shenk
Duane Welsh
Gene Williamson

Beef

Randy Buckley, Co. Chairman
Kiersten Cochran, Co. Chairman
Tom Cochran
Matthew Deacon
Helena St. Clair
Matthew St. Clair
Michaela St. Clair
Sharon Young

Business Committee

Jewell Lily Co-Chairman
Hope Cather Co-Chairman
Kathy Finniff
Kelly Miller
Glenn Skillman
Sharon Young

Corn Donation

David Nalls – Nalls Farm Market

Corn Preparation

Brad Broy
Jim Daddio
Skip Levi
Rodney Pierce
Jeff Sabri
Jimmy Swisher

Car Show

David Nalls – Nalls Farm Market

Carnival Ticket Sales

Brad Broy
Richie Ramaley

Commercial Exhibits

Sharon Young, Co- Chairman
Hope Cather, Co- Chairman

Dairy

Debbie Hardesty, Co. Chairman
David Hardesty, Co. Chairman
Ashley Hardesty
Danny Hardesty
Davey Hardesty
Mary Hardesty
Matt Hardesty
Laura Jackson
Cody Kerr
Leslie Kerr
Karen Russell

Dairy Goats

Catherine White, Chairman
Kathy Finniff
Nina Pierce
Mary Hardesty
April Lloyd
Allyson Snapp

Event Committee

Hope Cather
Kiersten Cochran
Kim Cochran
Jewell Lilly
Tricia Luttrell
Megan Magaha
Kelly Miller
Dottie Thornley
Sharon Young

Fair Office 

Sharon Young

Fairgrounds Horse Committee 

Barbara Byrd  – Co-Chairman
Cindy Goode – Co-Chairman
Norman Fine, Honorary Member
Becky Loker
Doug Lawrence
Sarah McClaflin
Nancy Specht
Barbara McWilliams
Chris Oates
Susie Old
Iona Pillon
Mitchell Rhode
Jenny Willis

Finance

Beth Shoemaker – Club Treasurer  
Beth Blye – Technology
Philip Shenk
Bank of Clarke County Employees
Wendy Wright  

Fine Arts  

Julie Ashby – Co. Chairman  
Robin McFillen – Co. Chairman
Steven Scott – Co. Chairman
Maggie McFillen
Molly McFillen
Tom McFillen
Lisa Sheppard  

Floral

Toni Hampton 
Helene Hatcher

Food Stand

Ralph Ambrosio – Co-Chairman
Betsy Pritchard – Co-Chairman
Mike Armstrong
Jeanie Armstrong
Julie Ashby
Jerry Beydler
Bre Bogert
Matt Bogert
Alan Bond
Boy Scouts
Clarke County Employees
Lisa Dickinson
Emmaus Church
Gwen Malone
Jeff Sabri
Dina Skillman
Glenn Skillman
St. Bridget’s Church
Travis Sumption
Town of Berryville Employees
Brian Ulbrich
Valerie Ulbrich
Jim Willis
Debbie Zimmerman  

Gates

Jewell Lilly – Co-Chairman
Kelly Miller – Co-Chairman
Mike Cather
Tom Cather
Patrick Condon
Linda Edwards
Paula Reid
Rusty Reid
Scott Reid
Jeff Rosenberry   

Goats & Sheep  

Corey Cather – Co. Chairman 
Mike Cather – Co. Chairman
Tommy Cather
Gary Crim
Lenora Crim
Chad Wiley
Chastity Wiley

Grounds Committee

David Broy
Tommy Cather
Ricky Deavers
Scott Levi
Tom  McFillen
Scott Northcraft
Amber Ramaley 

Homemaking

Susan Lewis – Chairman  
Julie Ashby
Beverly Ball
Terri Benson
Brian Kline
Nancy Merriman
Jana Monroe
Steve Wolford  

Homemaking - Arts & Crafts Younger Youth, Junior & Senior

Jana Monroe
Eleanor Lloyd

Homemaking - Adult I & II

Mary Miller  
Sarah Miller
Stephanie Miller  

Homemaking - Baked Goods

Bridget Dinsmore
Cheyanne Fowler
Breanna Furtner
Linda Martz  

Homemaking - Clothing

Carol Westervelt  

Homemaking - Food Preservation

Lee Campbell  
Jane Heflin
Terri Benson

Homemaking - Needle Art  

Trudy Gheen

Homemaking - Painting

Mary Reilly  
Tim Reilly

Homemaking - Hobbies & Collections  

Beverly Ball  
Dennis Ball
Dennis Ball, II
Kassidy Ball
Tamara Davis
Karen Landers

Homemaking - Educational Exhibits

Teri Gordon  

Ice Cream Bar  

Cheryl Hardesty Chairman
Kylie Gant
Judy Hamilton
Jason Hamilton
Courtney Hardesty
Jessica Hardesty
Wayne Hardesty
Wendy Hardesty
Tricia Luttrell
Natasha Orndorff
Bella Orndorff

Junior Equine Program

Corey Kirk – Co-Chairman
Megan Magaha – Co-Chairman
Lauren Gibson
Sara McCalflin
Melissa Sisk
June Stotler

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull

Brad Broy, Co-Chairman  
Jimmy Swisher – Co-Chairman

Kitchen Staff  

Bonnie Herbaugh – Co. Chairman
Lori Fauver – Co. Chairman
George Herbaugh  – Honorary
Rachel Herbaugh 

Livestock & Sale Committee 

Corey Cather – Chairman
Brad Broy – Ruritan President
Hope Cather, Educational Events & Sale Manager
Matt Deacon, Community Advisor
Brian Hash, Sale Advisor
Philip Shenk
Jimmy Swisher
Sharon Young

Opening Ceremony 

Clarke Count
Clarke County Music Ensemble
Clarke Youth Music Ensemble
Town & County Representatives
Pastor Harvey Warnick 

Pageants - Miss, Junior Miss, Pre-Teen, Young Miss, Little Miss, Tiny Miss

Olivia Hummer, Director

Parking

Doug Lawrence – Chairman

Passes

Brad Broy – Chairman
Sharon Young – Office Sales
Hope Cather 

Photography

Julie Ashby, Co. Chairman 
Robin McFillen, Co. Chairman
Steve Scott, Co. Chairman
Lisa Sheppard
Maggie McFillen
Molly McFillen
Tom McFillen

Poultry

Brian Cather, Chairman 
Bryan Casey
Bill Daniels
Bob Glover
Darin Jones 

Premiums, Ribbons, & Trophies  

Pat Hepner, Honorary Co-Chairman 
Bette Milleson, Co-Chairman
Susan Catlett
Karen Doane
Gwen Malone
Johnny Milleson

Rabbits

Sandy Nutter, Chairman
Sara Hartsell
Brian Cather
Tad Hartsell
Mercedeze Maddelana
Brooke Nutter
Jimmie Nutter
Angela Reed

Swine

Shelly Morris, Co-Chairman 
Rodney Monroe, Co-Chairman
Scott Baker
Teresa Baker
Corey Cather
Ashley Morris
Kim Monroe
Sharon Young

T-Shirt Sales  

Julie Mulligan
Hope Cather

Track

Brad Broy, Chairman
Jimmy Swisher, Co-Chairman
Corey Cather
Michael Cather
Tad Hartsell
Kollin Hounshell
Terry Keeler
Bob Pepin
George Shoemaker
Michael Swisher 

Truck & Tractor Pull 

Brad Broy, Co-Chairman 
Jimmy Swisher, Co-Chairman
Bev Ball
Dennis Ball
Corey Cather
Michael Cather
Howard Cleaver
Tad Hartsell
Terry Keeler
Courtney Mercer
Scott Mercer
Shannon Mercer
Michael Swisher

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