Laramie County Fair Earns Top Honors at RMAF and IAFE Conventions
Cheyenne, WY – December 4, 2025 – The Laramie County Fair is proud to announce it has received an impressive collection of awards at the Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs (RMAF) Convention and the International Association of Fairs & Expos (IAFE) Convention. These honors recognize the Fair’s excellence in marketing, agricultural education, competitive exhibits, innovation, and community programming.
The accolades highlight the hard work and creativity of the Laramie County Fair team, volunteers, exhibitors, and partners who continue to elevate the Fair’s impact and presence across the region.
RMAF Awards – Division A
First Place: Innovative Sponsorship Approach, Agricultural Promotion,Social Media Post, and Theme
Second Place: Non-Fair Event, and Promotional Poster
Third Place: Website Landing Page,Premium Book / Competitive Exhibit Book, andEvent Guide
Left to Right: Barb Price, Exhibit Hall Manager, Larry Milbourn, 2025 RMAF Fair Person of the Year, Retired LCF Grounds & Facilities Manager, Monica Munoz, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager. Summit Awards celebrate creative ideas and excellence in marketing and competitve exhibits that were featured at this year’s Laramie County Fair.
IAFE Awards – Division: Fair Attendance up to 100,000
HALL OF HONOR COMMUNICATIONS:
First Place: Promotional Outdoor Digital Advertising
Second Place: Candid Videos, and Double-Sided, Multi-Page, or Folded Promotional Piece
Third Place: All Other Marketing, and Double-Sided, Multi-Page, or Folded Promotional Piece
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS
First Place: New Competitive Exhibits Contest with New Partner/Sponsor, and Special Contest
Third Place: Display Method and/or Prop
INNOVATION IN SPONSORSHIP
First Place: Sponsorship Innovation
AGRICULTURAL AWARDS
Third Place: Newly Established or Evolving Program/Exhibit Promoting Agriculture
NON-FAIR FACILITY USAGE
Third Place: Best First-Year Event NOT Produced by Facility Staff
Left to Right: Monica Munoz, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager, Barb Price, Exhibit Hall Manager, with four of the first place awards won by the Laramie County Fair at the annual IAFE Convention at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The four first place awards were a part of the 11 in total awards that the Laramie County Fair won during the convention November 30 – December 4, 2026. Photo courtesy of William Wood, Park County Fair.
“Each of these awards represents the dedication of our team and the strong community support behind the Laramie County Fair,” said Nicholle Watkins, Laramie County Fair Manager. “We are honored to be recognized at both RMAF and IAFE and look forward to continuing to grow, innovate, and deliver experiences that celebrate agriculture, youth, and community.”
The Laramie County Fair extends sincere thanks to its sponsors, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees. Your ongoing support fuels the Fair’s mission and inspires continued excellence.
For more information on the Laramie County Fair, or upcoming events, visit www.laramiecountyevents.com.
For more information: Laramie County Fair | 307-633-4670 | www.laramiecountyfair.com