A $50,000 donation from two local sponsors is helping lay the foundation for the return of the Bandera County Fair, an event that has not been held in more than 40 years.
The Bandera County Fair Association announced that Christi Hines and Louann Grothues contributed the funds as founding sponsors, calling the gift a “historic moment” for the community and a major step toward restoring the long-dormant fair.
“Their support marks a historic moment for our community and will ensure that the Bandera County Fair returns after more than four decades,” the association said in a statement.
According to organizers, the last Bandera County Fair took place in the 1980s. Plans are now underway to bring the event back this October at Mansfield Park, where it is expected to feature livestock exhibitions, vendors, live entertainment and other traditional fair activities.
The association said the donation provides critical early funding to support planning efforts and infrastructure needed to relaunch the event, which aims to highlight youth involvement, agriculture and local heritage.
“We are deeply grateful for Christi and Louann’s commitment to Bandera County and their belief in restoring this important community event,” the association said.
The announcement builds on recent progress by the fair association, including a countywide student logo contest held earlier this year. June Flowers won first place in the competition, with her design selected as the official logo for the fair. Organizers recognized dozens of student participants during a public event at Mansfield Park Recreation Center.
Association officials have said the fair, scheduled for Oct. 8–11, will serve as a celebration of community spirit and a revival of a long-standing tradition in Bandera County.
Additional details about events and programming are expected to be released in the coming months.
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