Donor Recognition Clubs (updated as of July 2025)
Premier
$100,000+
All-Around
$50,000-$99,999
- Wyoming First Foundation - Skidsteer, Scholarships
Champion
$25,000-$49,999
- Myles Toliver - Operations
Purple Ribbon
$5,000-$24,999
- City of Douglas - Operations
- Convers County Bank - Operations, Concert, Appreciation Dinner
- Converse County Tourism - Concert
- Dean & Iola Cosner Memorial Danny & Carleen Cosner - Ice Machine, Operations, Scholarships
- Devon Energy Corporation - Operations
- EOG - Operations
- First Interstate Bank - Livestream Sponsor
- First Northern Bank of Wyoming - Livestream Sponsor
- George Eidsness-Transwest Truck, Trailer & RV - Livestream Sponsor, Scholarships
- L & H Industrial - Concert
- Laurie Boner Living Trust - Concert
- Navajo Transitional Energy Company - Concert
- WRC Energy LLC - Livestream Sponsor
- Wyoming Community Foundation - Operations
Blue Ribbon
$1,000-$4,999
- Anschutz Exploration Corporation - Concert
- Barbara Dilts - Operations
- Barney Cosner - Concert
- Bryce Freeman - Livestream Sponsor
- Buffalo Livestock Market - Livestream Sponsor
- Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau - Concert
- Dana Fitzhugh - Operations
- Eli Bebout - Operations
- Eric Ness - Livestream Sponsor
- Farm Credit Services of America - Everyday Ag
- Gay Lynn Byrd - Operations
- Harfst & Associates - Livestream Sponsor
- Hutchison Western - Livestream Sponsor
- Jay & Linda Butler - Appreciation Dinner
- JD Gamble - Livestream Sponsor
- Jim & Terry Wilson - Operations
- Jim & Tione Willox - Operations
- Merck Animal Health - Livestream Sponsor
- Montana Feed Company - Livestream Sponsor
- Platte Valley Bank - Livestream Sponsor
- Powder Horn - Operations
- Robert & Kellie Clausen - Operations
- Shawn & Mistalyn Steffen - Operations
- Sue Van Newkirk - Operations, Concert
- Tomi Strock - Operations
- WDC Group LLC - Operations
- Wyoming Pork Producers Council - Everyday Ag
- WyoStitch - Concert
Friends
$250-$999
- Amber Edwards - Concert
- Bridger Valley Electric Assn Inc. - Operations
- Cassidy Cole - Concert
- Cheyenne Frontier Days - Operations
- Courtny Hinds - Operations
- Denise Langley - Operations
- Gro Business Solutions - Concert
- Hageman Sisters Rambouillets - Operations
- James Earhart - Operations
- Jason Crowder - Operations
- Jeff Ketcham - Operations
- Jim Moore - Operations
- Justin Gentle - Operations
- Kathy Campbell - Concert
- Patricia Thompson - Operations
- Perri Wheeler - Concert
- Philip Ellis - Operations
- Rankin Memorial Trust in Memory of JS & Alyce Rankin - Appreciation Dinner, Operations
- Joe & Karen - Operations
- Ryan Huxtable - Concert
- Steve Palm - Operations
- Thunder Basin Ford - Concert
- Vic & Jane Garber - Operations
Supporters
$1-$249
- Acacia Acord - Operations
- Andy & Becky Perkins - Concert
- Andy Edwards - Operations
- Aztec Landscape Maintenance - Operations
- Barbara Gubbels - Operations
- Brace & Linda Rhamy - Operations
- Brice McIntosh - Concert
- Christi Johnson - Concert
- Converse County Bank Customers - Operations
- Curt Meier - Operations
- Daniel Adams - Operations
- Dirk Cosner - Operations
- Eric & Erin Geving - Operations
- Fred & Clara Wilson Ranch LLC - Operations
- H. Rick Hollon - Attorney at Law - Operations
- Henry & Connie Woehl - Operations
- Jack & naida Sorenson - Operations
- James Goodrich - Concert
- Joe Bridges - Concert
- Jim Magagna - Operations
- Julie Volkner - Concert
- Justin & Rindy West - Operations
- Levi Clark - Operations
- Mel & Eileen Nelson - Operations
- Miss Rodeo Wyoming - Operations
- Nutrition Center Inc - Operations
- Rusty & Laura Roush - Operations
- Strand Ranch - Operations
- Susan James - Operations
- Taylor Haley - Concert
- Tim & Dawn Pexton - Operations
- Weston County Cow Belles - Operations
- First Interstate BancSystem Foundation - Operations
Legacy Donors
Together, we can preserve and grow a legacy that celebrates Wyoming’s youth, agriculture, and community spirit for years to come.
Leave a Legacy that Lasts a Lifetime
The Wyoming State Fair has been a beloved tradition for generations-honoring agriculture, industry & technology, celebrating youth, and connecting communities across our great state. By including the Wyoming State Fair Foundation in your estate or financial plans, you can help ensure this legacy continues for decades to come.
Why Consider Planned Giving?
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1. Support What You Love-Forever
Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the Wyoming State Fair, sustaining its programs, facilities, and traditions long after your lifetime. -
2. Empower Wyoming’s Youth and Agriculture
Your gift will support youth leadership, educational programs, scholarships, and the preservation of Wyoming’s agricultural heritage. -
3. Enhance Your Financial and Tax Goals
Planned gifts can offer potential tax benefits and may help reduce the burden on your heirs. Options such as charitable bequests, trusts, or beneficiary designations can be structured to suit your financial goals. -
4. Be Part of Something Bigger
Planned giving is a powerful way to express your values and vision. It’s a meaningful statement that the Wyoming State Fair-and what it represents-matters to you.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to leave a lasting legacy with the WSFF:
- Bequests- Include the WSFF in your will or living trust.
- Beneficiary Designations-Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy.
- Charitable Gift Annuities or Trusts-Provide income to yourself or loved ones during your lifetime, with the remainder supporting the WSFF.
- Gifts of Land, Livestock, or Other Assets-In-kind gifts may offer a creative way to support the Fair’s future.
Join the Foundation’s Legacy Circle
Those who include the Foundation in their long-term plans are invited to join the WSFF Legacy Circle-a group of dedicated supporters committed to ensuring the Wyoming State Fair continues to thrive for future generations. Legacy Circle members may be honored (with your permission) in publications, events, and permanent acknowledgments.
Let’s Talk
If you are considering a planned gift or have already included us in your estate plan, we would love to visit with you. Your gift-no matter the size-makes a difference.
Contact:
Rindy West, Executive Director
307-751-3430
rindywest@wyo.gov
Together, we can preserve and grow a legacy that celebrates Wyoming’s youth, agriculture, and community spirit for years to come.
Mission Statement:
“To ensure that the Wyoming State Fair serves as a vibrant celebration of our state’s agriculture, youth, education, heritage, and industry, while evolving to meet the needs of future generations."
Current Goals (2024/2025)
- Fund Priority Projects for the Wyoming State Fair: Focus on securing financial resources for the most critical projects and improvements at the Wyoming State Fair, ensuring the fair continues to grow and serve the community.
- Formalize the WSFF Scholarship Program: Develop the Wyoming State Fair Foundation Scholarship Program, providing educational opportunities and fostering youth involvement in agriculture and leadership.
- Secure Financial Support for Operations: Obtain the necessary funding to ensure full operations of the Wyoming State Fair Foundation, enabling the foundation to effectively fulfill its mission.
Long-Term Foundation Goals:
- Strengthen Agricultural Education: Support programs and exhibitions that promote agricultural education for all ages, ensuring the next generation understands Wyoming’s agricultural heritage and practices.
- Expand Community Engagement: Increase involvement and participation from communities across Wyoming, creating new opportunities for residents and organizations to connect with and contribute to the Wyoming State Fair.
- Preserve and Promote Wyoming’s Culture: Protect and showcase the traditions and heritage of Wyoming through events, competitions, and exhibits that highlight the state’s unique history and cultural identity.
- Enhance Fair Infrastructure and Facilities: Invest in and support improvements to the fairgrounds, facilities, and technological infrastructure to enhance visitor experiences and accommodate future growth.
- Promote Youth Involvement and Leadership: Provide scholarships, mentorship programs, and leadership opportunities for Wyoming’s youth to encourage their active participation in the fair and agriculture.
- Foster Financial Sustainability: Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including partnerships, sponsorships, and donations, to ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the Wyoming State Fair.
- Support Innovation and Growth: Encourage and fund new programs, events, and exhibits that bring fresh perspectives to the fair while staying true to Wyoming’s values and traditions.
Past Fiscal Year Donors
Past Fiscal Year Donors
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