We caught up with Mr. Bryan Williams to learn more about his hometown before he steps “Inside the Ring” to sort the FFA Show at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. Get to know Bryan below!
Where did you grow up?
Gower, Missouri
How many kids were in your graduating class?
56
If we go back to your senior year of high school, what song was “your song”?
It was a good day- Ice Cube
Were you involved in any extracurricular activities? If so, what?
Yes – FFA, Football, Baseball, Track, Student Council, FCA, National Honor Society
If you could describe your hometown in one word, what would it be?
Traditional
Were there any local traditions or festivals you loved?
Friday night football was a huge part of the town tradition in the fall. Our FFA chapter was very active and had several students who showed livestock. We all loaded up together and went to the State Fair together. Those were great times.
If someone were visiting your hometown for the first time, what’s the one thing they must do?
Go grab a donut at the Kwik Korner!
Are there any people in your hometown who shaped who you are today?
My Ag Teacher, Mr Dennis Campbell. He fostered my love of the livestock industry that has stayed just as strong today as it was then. He hauled me all over the country looking at livestock, and going to judging contests. He was a huge influence on the man I became.
