The fair is organized by the New Holland Farmers Day Association which is led by a volunteer board of directors. The fair board meets monthly February through November.
Paulene Redding
President
5888 Knobby Hill Road, Narvon, PA 17555
Paulene joined the board in 2017. She serves as President of the board of directors and is coordinator of Spectacle of Bands Parade, Tug of War, Fair Queen, Junior Fair Board, Entertainment, and Fundraising.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“Seeing how all of the individual pieces of the fair come together like magic year after year.”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“The emotional rollercoaster of my first parade lineup. I’ve never felt so many feelings all at once. I love it!”
William Fisher
Vice President
193 Fetterville Road, East Earl, PA 17519
William Fisher joined the board in 1976 and has held the following positions: Swine Show Chairman, Vice-President and President.
Carey Habalar
Secretary
79 Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Carey joined the board in 2002. She was the Zone Representative from 2002–2006 and since 2006 has served as Secretary. She also does website updates, photography, and assists with vendor recruitment and setup.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“My favorite part of the fair is that feeling on opening day a few hours before the parade. The whole town comes alive and it’s an excitement that can’t be beat!”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“My favorite fair memory was having to be dragged off the Merry-Go-Round at age 3 and carried home by my mom and grandmother. Not much has changed since then. ”
Constance B. Eckert-Esh
Treasurer
207 W. Conestoga Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Constance B. Eckert-Esh joined the board in 1999. She has held the position of Treasurer since ’99 and has helped in many other areas of the fair including the Baby and Pet Parades, Kid’s Day, BINGO and ride tickets.
Jonathan Campbell
Jon joined the board in 2025. He is the chairman of the Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, and Apiary Products. He also coordinates the fair book.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“I love seeing the exhibit areas transform as the exhibits arrive and are displayed. The creativity and skill of the exhibitors in our community consistently impresses me.”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“So many! I’ll always remember my daughter winning her first ribbon at the fair. Also, my winning ribbons in highly contested vegetable categories like Kennebec Potatoes and Red Bell Peppers. The performances of the bands in the parade are an annual highlight. Also one year in the parade there was a giant whoopie pie dancing in a shopping cart. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve seen something like that!”
Sara Gdowik
Assistant Concessions Manager
Sara Gdowik joined the board in 2023. She is the Assistant Concessions Manager.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“How it brings people of all backgrounds together to enjoy in some fun fall activities. For me, it marks the start of the fall season.”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“My favorite fair memory is when my husband and I won our nieces and nephews a bunch of stuffed animals that they still enjoy to this day.”
Rob Lewis
Rob Lewis joined the board in 2020. He leads fundraising initiatives.
Dean Myers
Sheep and Goat Show
Dean Myers joined the board in 2021. He oversees both the Sheep and Goat Shows and Sales.
Kristie Overly
Premiums
Kristie Overly joined the board in 2016. Kristie does the premiums and BINGO events.
Paula Sauder
Paula Sauder joined the board in 2020. Paula is the Handcrafts chairperson and also manages the Coloring Pages contest.
Thomas Simers
Thomas Simers joined the board in 2025. He manages the website.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“The way it brings the town alive. For one week each year, the sidewalks and streets are filled with people laughing and having fun.”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“I was in line to enter my baked good exhibits, and the woman ahead of me was certain she’d ruined her entry (it had slid around a bit during her drive over). She was thinking about not entering it. And then seeing it with a blue ribbon a few days later!”
Dave Whitaker
Concessions Manager
Dave Whitaker joined the board in 2023 and is the Concessions Manager.
What do you enjoy most about the fair?
“My official title is Concessions Manager, but I prefer to think of myself as Goodwill Ambassador & Problem Solver. I really do enjoy the controlled chaos of Setup Day. It is very fulfilling to watch all the vendors work together on setup day and see all my extensive pre-planning materialize on the streets. Then it is fun to visit with the vendors throughout the week to let them know we appreciate them, and to help them work through any challenges that might arise.”
What is your favorite fair memory?
“The on-camera interview that I did with Fox43 News in 2024. Was really nervous but I nailed it!!!!!”
Honorary Directors
Warren Peachey