PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 21, 2026) — The Pensacola Interstate Fair has announced its 2026 Executive Board and Board of Directors, including the election of three new directors from the Fair Membership.

Leading the organization in the Fair’s 91st year is Andy Peterson, a longtime member of the Board of Directors who most recently served as Vice President. Peterson now assumes the role of President.

Jimmy White, Jr., who has served on the Board of Directors in previous years, has been elected Vice President. Kay Campbell continues in her role as Secretary/Treasurer.

Together, Peterson, White and Campbell comprise the 2026 Executive Board of the Pensacola Interstate Fair.

The Fair also welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Pat Mills-Benjamin, Greg Whibbs and Rob Bell. Each was previously an active member of the Pensacola Interstate Fair Membership and was recently elected to serve on the Board.

“The Pensacola Interstate Fair has always been powered by dedicated volunteers who care deeply about this community,” said Andy Peterson, president of the Pensacola Interstate Fair. “We are excited to welcome Pat, Greg and Rob to the Board and look forward to the ideas and leadership they will bring as we continue building on the Fair’s 91-year legacy.”

Since 1935, the Pensacola Interstate Fair has grown into one of the largest and most beloved annual events in the Southeast. Organized as a nonprofit since 1942, the Fair is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members work year-round to support its mission of promoting agriculture, education and community engagement while providing affordable, family-friendly entertainment for the Gulf Coast region.

The full 2026 Board of Directors includes:

• Andy Peterson
• Jimmy White, Jr.
• Kay Campbell
• Ellis Bullock III
• Lewis Bear III
• Lesa Morgan
• Collier Merrill
• Terry Brown
• Rob Bell
• Pat Mills-Benjamin
• Greg Whibbs

The 2026 Pensacola Interstate Fair will take place October 22 through November 1 at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds.

For more information about the Pensacola Interstate Fair, including membership opportunities and upcoming events, call (850) 944-4500 or visit PensacolaFair.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PensacolaInterstateFair.

About the Pensacola Interstate Fair

Founded in 1935, the Pensacola Interstate Fair is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the agricultural, educational, scientific, cultural and industrial resources of the Gulf Coast region. Today, it is one of the largest and most successful fairs in the southeastern United States and a treasured annual tradition for families throughout Northwest Florida.