Honorary members are chosen by the Montgomery County Fair Board. While several of these people and businesses chosen have dedicated years and generations of volunteer hours to our event, some were only with us a short time but their heroic lives deserve to be celebrated.
HONORARY MEMBERS
2025 Honoraries
The McNickle Family
Gary and Brenda’s story began in high school, where they met and eventually married. Now celebrating 37 years of marriage, they’ve built a beautiful life together. They have one son, […]
Joe Humble
Billy Joe Humble was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he completed his education through high school before proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. In June 1976, he married […]
Carter Automotive Warehouse
Carter Automotive Warehouse has been in business since 1921. The main location is at 107 W 11th in Coffeyville with a service department at 108 W12th. Carter’s has 2 branch locations, one in Fredonia […]
2024 Honoraries
The Rinkenbaugh Family
Back story: Rodeos had been produced in Coffeyville since the early 1940’s by one of the riding clubs but not in conjunction with the Fair. In 1947, local rodeo producer […]
The Sanduskey Family
The Interstate Fair and Rodeo started for the Sandusky family in March 1973. Ron was hired at the Coffeyville Light Department in March 1973. Ron was an apprentice Lineman and […]
The Hoggatt Family
Kasey Hoggatt is likely remembered by this community in one of many ways. It could be the time she shared with the many children, and their families, when she provided […]
The Keene Family
Joel Keene began his involvement with the Montgomery County Fair Association by assisting his children in 4-H and F.F.A. Fair Association members Eldred Harris and Warren Mowder urged Joel to […]