Jacob R. Ramsburg, Jr.

President

Born and raised across the street from the fair grounds, Mr. Ramsburg has the fair in his blood. In 1973, Mr. Ramsburg followed in the footsteps of his parents and grandparents by becoming a member of the Frederick County Agricultural Society.  He has been a member of the Board of Managers since 1986.

Mr. Ramsburg served as President of the Frederick County Agricultural Society and The Great Frederick Fair, Inc. in 1994 and 1995, and is currently serving a second term in 2002.

Mr. Ramsburg and his family visited the fair every year that he can remember. As a horse owner, he particularly enjoys watching the harness racing. The midway attractions are also a favorite fair offering.

Although Mr. Ramsburg is a Frederick businessman, his heart has always been on the farm. As a child he spent much of his time helping his grandfather on the family farm in the Thurmont area. Today, that farm has become a productive crop operation of which Mr. Ramsburg is very proud.