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History of the King William Fair

In 1967, the King William Association was chartered as a non-profit corporation to preserve the oldest historic district in the state of Texas and to promote the unique cultural heritage of San Antonio. To further that mission, the Association hosted its first Fair in 1968. Since then, the Fair has grown from a one-block arts exhibit to a major Fiesta event. Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of Fair-goers, the Fair raises funds for arts, education, and community improvements.

Year Artist Image Fair Chair
2009 Miles Fermin Rose Kanusky
2008 Jonathan Hodge Rose Kanusky
2007 Terry Baker Rose Kanusky
2006 Al Tamez Dick Davis
2005 Darius Detweler Dick Davis
2004 James Cobb Bart Nichols
2003 David Cordero Mike Schroeder
2002 Jacinto Guevara Bill Hoagland-Fuchs?
2001 Robert Tatum Darryl Ohlenbusch

 

2000 Bob & Sarida Bradley Sarida Bradley
1999 Nicole McMillan Steve Yndo
1998 Sue Nannery Richard Contreras?
1997 Olivia Martinez, 
as modified by Richard Contreras (neighbor)
Julie Hoog
1996 Richard Contreras Bill Hoagland-Fuchs
1995 Robert McCoy Kathleen Mansmann
1994 Mary Elizabeth Garza 1994 Kathleen Laborde
1993 Bill McDonald Lynn Dickey
1992 Michael Schroeder Lola Austin
1991 Bob Bradley
1990 Linda Suggs Linda Suggs?
1989 Jake Beasley
1988 Jake Beasley

 

1987 Art Dept. (Kay Barker Pittman?)
1987 Richard Contreras Jake Beasley
1986 Kay Barker Pittman Lewis Fisher
1985 Douglas Hammoek ? Erich Menger III
1984 Kay Pittman Justin Arecchi
1983 Isaac Martin Maxwell
1983 Danny Geisler Mike Casey
1982 Joe Stubblefield Joe Pennel
1981 Mike Hodge
1980 Medeleine Petrillo
1979 Bob Bradley Terry McDonald
1978
1977 John Crain
1976 Bob Bradley Cecil L. Reynolds
1975 Bob Bradley Cecil L. Reynolds
1974 Isla Griffith
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