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 |
| 2011 | Raul A. Baeza |
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| 2010 | Derek Burgman |  |
Paula Cantrell |
| 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
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| 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) |
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Julie Hoog |
| 1996 | Richard Contreras |  |
Bill Hoagland-Fuchs |
| 1995 | Robert McCoy |  |
Kathleen Mansmann |
| 1994 | Mary Elizabeth Garza |  |
Kathleen Laborde |
| 1993 | Bill McDonald |  |
Lynn Dickey |
| 1992 | Michael Schroeder |  |
Lola Austin |
| 1991 | Bob Bradley |  |
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| 1990 | Linda Suggs |  |
Linda Suggs? |
| 1989 | Jill Giles |  |
Jake Beasley |
| 1988 | Jake Beasley
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| 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 |
In the past, Fair proceeds have benefited:
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Bonham Academy ArtSmart Program
Award: $11,000 for fine arts education (2009) -
Bonham Academy Library
Award: $8,000 to help build library collection (2009) -
SAY Si Youth Arts Program Award: $14,000 for art supplies, materials and equipment needed for onsite programs (2009)
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Brackenridge High School Library
Award: $9,000 to replace aging library computers and purchase a networked printer -
Page Middle School Band
Award: $4,000 to fund private lessons with professional music instructors and clinicians (2009) - Page Middle School Library
Award: $5,000 to help build library collection (2009)
Award: $3,000 to support theatre arts education at Bonham Academy (2009)