From the President – Shane Boerner, KCFA President
The Kendall County Fair is a long-standing and time-honored tradition in our
county. It doesn't go off without a lot of dedication, work, and the endless
support we receive from the community. You showed me what the Kendall County
Fair means to you in 2021. I was in awe of how packed our grandstands were. You
remind us every year that what we do here matters not only to us but to the
community. I'm honored to be leading this organization in a direction where we
will continue to enhance our programs and give back to those who support us.
I want to personally thank those who have supported us through the years.
The countless volunteers, contestants, exhibitors, directors, patrons at our
events, and our sponsors. You are an essential part of this organization.
Roots grow deep for me here in Kendall County. The Boerners were a part of
the founding of Kendall County back in 1856, when my 3rd great-grandfather,
Henry Boerner, settled in Comfort. Like me and my father Clinton Boerner, who
served on the Jr. Livestock Board, Henry, and his son Fred were also very
involved in the community celebrations and bringing people together.
That's what we do. We bring people together here at the fair. Families come
back to town to see everyone, head to the rodeo, cut a groove on the dance
floor, and just enjoy the day at the fair. The directors have worked very hard
this year to make some great improvements, and there are many more in the
forecast. We've made improvements to the grandstands and replaced the bucking
chute and pens in the rodeo arena which were no easy tasks.
As a child, I was blessed to raise animals on our small family farm with my
dad and mom, Clinton Boerner and Janie Asher Roll. This experience taught me
how to work hard, respect others, love my family, and how to be responsible for
someone else's well-being. Times have changed and not all children have this
opportunity. I'm very excited about another big advancement we've made this
year, which is dear to my heart. The Kendall County Fair Association is
partnering with the Boerne schools to open the doors to kids who want to
experience the life of a show kid, raising animals for stock show. Kids who are
a part of the FFA program, but have nowhere to raise an animal, will be able
to house their animal here with the supervision of the school's Ag department.
As an adult, my wife and I raised our 3 children here where they have
experienced the same enjoyments I did growing up. Watching not only my
children, but those of friends and family who experience the fair, rodeo, and stock
shows have encouraged me to work as hard as we can to continue to bring the
community these events and opportunities.
If you have never been to the fair, I would like to personally invite you to
come out to the fair on Labor Day Weekend, Friday, September 2nd through Sunday,
September 4th. There is something for everyone of all ages within an affordable
family budget.
Activities include a Queen's Pageant, Exhibition Hall, Livestock Show,
Parade, KC's Kids Program for special needs kids, Carnival, Arts & Crafts,
Rodeo, Bull Riding, daily, and nightly Entertainment, Apple Pie and Salsa
Contest, Egg Content Contest, great food, plus much more! Every dollar raised
helps fund the maintenance of the facilities, future improvements, scholarship
programs, and community donations.
I hope to see you at this year's Kendall County Fair. We have a GREAT event
planned for you! Let's make some new friends and memories that can last a
lifetime! See you there! Shane Boerner, President Kendall County Fair
Association