In October, 1871, a county fair was held at Bear Lake. George B. Pierce, of Pleasanton, was president of the day; Russell F. Smith, Bear Lake, secretary; J.M. Tillson, Pleasanton, treasurer. A permanent organization was not effected until 1876. September 5, 1876, a meeting of the delegates from the various townships was held at Bear Lake for the purpose of taking preliminary steps in organizing a county fair association. At that meeting, James McKay, J. Hilliard and J.E. Bodwell were appointed a committee to draft constitution and by-laws. It was also voted that the fairs should be held at Bear Lake. Final organization was effected at a meeting, September 14, at which the following officers were elected. President, A.W. Farr; vice presidents, James McDiarmid, James Dodd, S.W. Patch, M. Orrorke, K. Dunke, J.B. Mason, S.W. Fowler, J. Hilliard, W. probert, G. McKnight, J. Bradford. Secretary, J.E. Boswell; treasurer, J.E. Cody. EXECUTIVE BOARD - G.W. Hopkins, William Probert, L. Chamberlain, S. Calkins, E.G. Stokman, C.W. Perry, E.A. Bodwell, James Dodd, James McKay, S.W. Fowler, William Crosby.