2025 Annual Meeting Election Results (Until December 2027)
Officers serve 2-year terms, directors serve 3-year terms. Elected at the 2025 Sauk County Agricultural Society, Inc. Annual Meeting – Vice-President, Mikala Turner, 25′-27′; Secretary, Liz Cook, 25′-27′; Directors, Josh Nagel, 25′-28′ and Jacob Zirzow 25′-28′; they join officers and directors President, Scott Zirzow, 24′-26′; Treasurer, Angie Holt, 24′-26′; Marshall, Brady Neuman, 24′-26′; Directors: Ben Turner, 23′-26′; Beth Yanke, 24′-27′; Don Larsen, 24′-27′; and Tony Fluette, 24′-26′; to make up the 2025-26 Board. Jennie Kohlmeyer is the partnership/sponsorship coordinator.
The Sauk County Agricultural Society Inc. Annual Meeting Notice:
The Sauk County Agricultural Society, Inc. conducted its annual meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, in Baraboo, at Thunderbird Lanes, at 7pm.
The Sauk County Agricultural Society, owners of the Sauk County Fairgrounds as well as the Sauk County Fair, is a member organization. The organization, a 501(c)5 (special agricultural non-profit) is made up of members who own and operate the Sauk County Fair and Fairgrounds. The organization originated in 1854 as a stock organization, but due to IRS rules, in 2008 became a membership organization. Stock members received lifetime memberships. Currently, both lifetime memberships and yearly memberships are available. The yearly membership is $20.00 per year; the lifetime membership is $200.00. Members may vote, serve on the board and get an annual parking pass each fair. To become a member, follow this link: https://saukcountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-Membership-Application.pdf
The society’s board is made up of officers, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Marshall. The board also has six directors. The officers are on a two-year rotation. The six directors are on three-year rotations. The board as a whole meet monthly or more if needed. Each board member is expected to serve on several committees also. The board is expected to help with any needed upkeep of the grounds particularly prior to fair and to participate fully in the yearly fair. On average each board member can expect to participate fair week from between 80 to 110 hours. The usage of the talents and skills of the board help keep the costs of running the fair down. Board members truly enjoy the fair and that love of the fair encourages them to be fully involved and willing to give so much to the organization’s success.
Sponsors, Donators, Vendors, Volunteers, Exhibitors and Family– The fairs’ success is dependent on many other factors. Most importantly our sponsors, donators, volunteers, exhibitors and family. Our sponsors and donators provide much needed funding for the fair’s programing. Our vendors provide revenue to the fair and provide benefits to our visitors. Our volunteers and exhibitors put a great amount of time and energy into making the grounds and programs run. Board member families didn’t necessarily sign up but embrace the volunteer opportunities to make the fair its best. We all work together to present an exceptional annual fair promoting education and community while celebrating Sauk County’s agricultural heritage and diversity in an environment where all are welcome.
The next annual meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7 pm at Thunderbird Lanes & Banquet Facility, 1117 8th St. Baraboo
Read the Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Ag Society By-Laws, revisions approved at the annual meeting held in December 2015.
Become a Member of the Sauk County Agricultural Society
District 3, Scott Zirzow, Sauk County Fair
For more than 40 years, Scott has been a part of the Sauk County Fair, starting as a youth during his dad’s employment with the fair. After years of volunteering, Scott joined the board serving as Director, Vice-President, and currently is the President.
From garbage duty to building shelves, mowing the grounds to cleaning the restrooms, committee meetings, board meetings, and community meetings, Scott does it all.His dedication, attitude, work ethic and love of the fair have made a lasting impact on our fair, fairgoers, exhibitors, board, committees and the community our fair serves.
Scott doesn’t give up on anyone. Without hesitation he listens, gives advice and strengthens their ability to believe in themselves as they grow and soar in their service to the fair. Scott is well-known in the fair world and our community. His extreme passion and love for all things fair include enjoyable moments as fairgoers encounter the carnival, food, and entertainment. He loves watching exhibitors achieve a sense of accomplishment through exhibiting at the fair. He willingly takes on dirty jobs, late hours, meetings along with tough conversations and game time decisions. His commitment to the Sauk County Fair has earned him the Hall of Fame Award.
District 3, Kellie Zink, Sauk County Fair
For over 40 years, the Sauk County fair has benefited from Kellie Zink’s skills, dedication and passion. Our boards, superintendents, parents, exhibitors and each of our fair patrons have grown from her contributions. In the 80’s, she volunteered within the fair’s horse department, and then, for 20 years, became the Superintendent. She developed a program that led countless youth to become better horsemen.
Kellie retired after dedicating over 15 years of time and service as a secretary and then treasurer to the board. She continued to volunteer at the fair, assisting in the office, ticket booth, grandstand, or anywhere help was needed.
Her passion for coaching youth and sharing her knowledge led her to return as a horse project leader. Kellie’s patience and ability to connect has helped many exhibitors grow and improve.
Over the past year, Kellie’s volunteerism was called upon to assist the board in the transition of a new treasurer. Her guidance, for the new officer and the board, has resulted in a stronger financial understanding and direction for the fair. She is valued for her knowledge and willingness to give of her time and energy. Always with a smile, she builds confidence with kindness and a steady demeanor and has made the Sauk County Fair a better place for each of us.
Wisconsin Association of Fairs Board of Directors
Sauk County Fair’s Elizabeth Cook, board secretary, is starting her second, three-year, term on the board. (Front row far right)
The board works for the 74 fairs in Wisconsin, bringing resources and information to them, as well as advocating for local fairs.