Meet the Board

Meet Our Board

The Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival is proudly led by an all-volunteer board of community members who are passionate about preserving our timber heritage and creating memorable experiences for families throughout the Columbia River Gorge. The board was established in 1951.

Our board members wear many hats—serving as both decision-makers and hands-on operators who work year-round to bring the fair to life. From coordinating with exhibitors and sponsors to setting up exhibit halls and planning events, these dedicated volunteers ensure our fair remains a welcoming, accessible celebration of our community's history and spirit.

Their commitment to keeping admission free and maintaining the fair's 100+ year tradition of community connection makes this annual event possible. We're grateful for their leadership, hard work, and love for Skamania County.

Executive Board

Heather Hobbs, President
David Waymire, Vice President
Donna Heuker, Treasurer
Sarah Callaghan, Secretary
Sally Bea, Trustee
Ann Lueders, Trustee

Board Members

Brian Nichols
Alex Hays
Somer Meade
Tonia Waymire
Kelsey Baxter
Laura Allen
Kelsey Knapp
Andra Mobley
Dave Cox
Cori Bohm
Andrea Dishman

Skamania County Fair is the single largest event in the county and is the most highly-rated service the county provides. Each year, approximately 20,000 people join us for five days of family activities and entertainment.The goal of the Skamania County Fair shall be:

• To promote, develop, exhibit and improve the wholesome values of agriculture and forestry. Livestock production, business, industry, education and basic life skills for the people of Skamania County.
• To furnish education and training opportunities in such areas as demonstrations, contests, judging and showing.
• To help with the building of good fellowship, good sportsmanship, and good citizenship of young and old.
• To encourage everyone in the area to attend and participate in the Skamania County Fair.
• To provide a good quality and variety of entertainment for the whole family.
• To give rural organizations, our youth and adult citizens an opportunity to exhibit in friendly competition.
• To make the Skamania County Fair self-sufficient and to use the revenue to improve the quality of our fair.
• To develop and update sound short- and long-range plans with measurable objectives for the fair’s future growth.
• To provide for the safety of the exhibitor and the general public attending the county fair.
• To provide a place where people from all walks of life can gather at one time in a spirit of joy and brotherhood.