Cherokee County natives have been in Kansas Fairs Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award that can be bestowed on an individual(s) by the Kansas Fairs and Festivals Association.

1987

Hazel Drake, Drake/ Jackson Agency, Overland Park Harry “Hap” Peebles, The Harry Peebles Agency KC, Mo

1988

Kenton Rife, Labette County Fair, Oswego George “Butch” Ostmeyer, Rooks County Free Fair, Stockton Erhart Tonn, Reno County Fair, Haven Judge Harry W. Fishe…