Festival Chairperson & Parade Chairperson

Meghan Culverson

Meghan has been part of the festival since a very young age, helping her dad with many things such as the parade and helping set up the festival. She was a 2006 participant in the Miss Kasson program and was instrumental in helping bring the change from Miss Kasson to Kasson Ambassador.

Entertainment Chairperson

Trevor Stromme

Trevor has been a part of the festival since a very young age, helping his dad with many things such as parade lineup, parade security and helping with the music. Trevor is a past participant in the belly flop contest as well as the 2010 Kasson Ambassador program. Trevor continues to help with parade setup and security.

Kasson Ambassador Chairperson

Kristi Hanson

Kristi is a previous Miss Kasson. She is currently the chairperson for the Kasson Ambassador program. She is also willing and able to help out with other parts of the festival as needed.

Kasson Junior Ambassador Chairperson & Eating Contest Chairperson

Alisha Banken

Alisha has been part of the festival for many years, serving in other roles such as a past Parade Chairperson. She enjoys the festival and has her husband and kids volunteering as well.

Festival Run Chairperson

Mitchell Noel

Mitchell has been organizing the Festival in the Park 5K and Kids run for the last 3 years.  Mitchell is a basketball and  track coach for the Kasson Mantorville KoMets.

Sponsorship Chairperson​ & Antique Tractor Show Chairperson

Lisa and Jon Christianson

John and Lisa have been involved with the festival for many years. In the past John and Lisa organized the Festival BBQ Cook-off and were in charge of the Street Chalk. They also help with parade security. They both enjoy giving back to the community.

Car and Motorcycle Show Chairperson

Ryan Jech

Ryan has organized the car and motorcycle show for many years. His goal is to always have more vehicles attend than the last year. 

Craft and Vendor Chairperson

Christine Purvis

In the past Christine and her husband had a food trailer that they attended many different events with. She knows many of the things that the crafters and vendors are looking for when attending a festival. She works hard to provide quality craft and food vendors for the festival each year.

Inflatables Chairperson

Amanda Kasel

Amanda is excited to be volunteering for the festival and is excited to be part of the fun.

Volunteer

Christopher Culverson

Christopher helps out where needed. He has helped with parade lineup and security as well as the car show.

Volunteer

Katie Holz

Katie has taken part in many events at the festival. She thought that the time was right to be a part of the festival as a volunteer. She is ready and willing to jump right in.

Corn Hole Tournament Chairperson

Chris McKern

Chris and his wife Candy are previous chairs of the festival. They are also prior Grand Marshalls for the parade. They continue to be as involved as they can. Chris and Candy have been long time festival volunteers.

Volunteer

Bill Stromme

Bill has been part of the festival committee for many years. He is a past Parade Chairperson and brought the idea of a Belly Flop Contest to the committee. The Belly Flop contest has been a successful event for many years. Bill will help with anything during the festival. He currently helps with the Helicopter Ball Drop, parade set up and security.