STURGIS, SD – The annual Meade County Fair is ready to swing open the gates to another fun event July 29-30 at the Meade County Fair Grounds. Get ready to enjoy everything from rocket launches to barnyard animals; from livestock shows and sales to an appreciate dinner….all free to the public.
See the complete schedule on line at the Meade County Fair.
Part of each years Meade County Fair is the recognition of outstanding fair supporters. As lifetime residents of Meade County, Myron and Vonda Andersen are firm believers of giving back to the community that raised them.
Both graduated from Sturgis High School and attended in-state universities. Myron graduated from South Dakota State University with Range Science and moved to Sheridan, WY to start a career in mining reclamation. He then went on to get his Masters in Agronomy at the University of Wyoming. After graduating from UW, he moved back to South Dakota to continue his work in environmental management for Black Hills gold mines. When his father retired, Myron took over the family ranch operation while continuing consulting work with the local mines.
Vonda graduated from Black Hills State University with Business Administration and moved to Denver where she started her career in Medical Administration. She moved back to Rapid City to help establish and manage the Rapid City Community Health Center. Myron and Vonda met while playing volleyball in Rapid. After their marriage, she joined Myron on the ranch and together they raised two children, Megan and Nate.
Both Myron and Vonda were very active in 4-H during their childhood years and wanted their children to have the same valuable experience. After Megan and Nate joined the Bear Butte 4-H Club, Vonda served as leader of the club for several years. She also served many leadership roles in the Meade County 4-H Leaders Association and the Meade County Fair Board: heading up numerous projects for over a decade.
One of the favorite projects for the Andersen family was the organization and completion of the branding boards, now displayed at the Fair Barn. The family also assisted with the production of the fair for several years.
It was always a joy watching their children succeed in 4-H, and also being a part of the development of other future leaders and instilling the importance of volunteering your time and giving back to the community, said the Andersens. It has been a great pleasure to serve in this fashion, they said, and support the 4-H program and the Meade County Fair, so that both continue to succeed for future generations.
