As fair board members, we are so busy preparing and living our fair that sometimes it
takes another set of eyes to point out the positives! Introducing the “You Make a
Difference” Kudos Board!
Visiting other fairs is a great way to share ideas and to support each other. Let’s
recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and positive
behaviors of our fellow fair board members and volunteers.
Attention fair board members: Your mission when visiting another fair is to stop at their
fair office and write down a “kudo” or a positive observation about that fair. Please sign
and date your kudo as well.
Activity instructions for each Minnesota fair board:
1) During your fair, be prepared with sticky notes, index cards, paper, or card stock
to collect kudos from board members visiting from other Minnesota county fairs.
2) Arrange and attach your kudos onto a 20” x 30” foam board. (This size foam
board can be found at Walmart for about $3.00) Include the name of your fair on
the foam board. (
Note: We are not competing for who has the most kudos or who
has the fullest board. The purpose of this activity is for you to see how you are
making a difference and to celebrate your positives.)
If a fair does have room on
their kudos board, they may add kudo notes from their own board members.
3) Bring your kudos board to display at the 2026 MFCF State Convention.
Each fair that brings their kudos board to convention will be entered into a drawing.
The drawing prize will be a
free registration for the 2027 MFCF State Convention.
Download the full instruction sheet .pdf below