Barham Award

The prestigious Barham Award, presented in remembrance of Hot Dog on a Stick Founder Dave Barham,

recognizes innovation, quality, and leadership in the field of service.

2026 Barham Award Nominations closed on October 1, 2025 - stay tuned for the announcement of the recipient(s)!

Barham Award Recommendation Form

2025 Barham Award Recipient

Conkle's Concessions

The Western Fairs Association Barham Award

2024 Balloonacy
____Southern Oregon Food & Beverage
2023 Helm & Sons Amusements
____Milo & Son Enterprises, Inc.
2022 OCC Signs and Graphics
2021 Odyssey Foods, LLC
2020 Wilson Events, Inc.
2019 Fun Biz Concessions, Inc.
2018 WZ Productions, LLC
2017 Stilt Circus
2016 Brander Enterprises, Inc.
2015 Ovations Fanfare, LP
2014 Helm & Sons Amusements

2013 Let's Pretend Entertainment
2012 Ken McMeans Presents
2011 Rocket's K-9 Comets Frisbee Dog Stars
2010 Lori's Concessions
_____Tommy G Productions
_____CB's Cupcake
2009 Chicken Charlie's
Doo Wah Riders
2008 Theater-16 Inc.
2007 Kobert Animal Productions
2006 Owen Trailers, Inc.
_____Big Bubba's Bad BBQ
2005 Pristine Systems
2004 Happy Day Pony Ride
_____Diversified Amusements
2003 Chuckwagon Concessions

2002 Flying U Rodeo
2001 Reno's Fish & Pasta
_____Vita-Mix Corporation
2000 Ray Cammack Shows
1999 Touch of Mink/Dermac Labs, Inc.
1998 County Fair Cinnamon Rolls
1997 Great American Petting Zoo
1996 Mackinac Island Fudge