Opens January 1, 2026
Farmer Merchant Banquet
About This Event
The Farmer Merchant Banquet is a time-honored tradition (over 85 years!) celebrating the businesses, farms, and individuals who help our community thrive. This special evening recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements across various industries, fostering a spirit of appreciation and unity.
Join us as we honor those who make a difference in Rexburg and beyond!
What To Expect
This memorable evening includes:
✅ A delicious dinner
🏆 Awards Ceremony recognizing exceptional businesses and individuals
🎉 A live & silent auction with fantastic items up for bid
Tickets & Tables
Reserve your seat today!
🎟 Single Ticket: $35
🪑 Table of 8: $250
🪑 Table of 12: $350
Who Should Attend?
This event is for everyone who supports and celebrates our community, including:
🌾 Farmers & agricultural leaders
🏢 Business owners & professionals
❤️ Community volunteers & service clubs
🏛 Public servants & leaders
🏥 Medical & healthcare professionals
Everyone is welcome! Secure your tickets now and be part of this meaningful celebration.
Live & Silent Auction
Want to support the event in a meaningful way? We’re looking for auction item donations!
📞 If you’re willing to contribute an item, please call our office at (208) 356-5700. Your generosity helps make this event a success while supporting local businesses and initiatives.
How Do I Nominate A Business and/or Person and What Are The Nomination Categories?
Help us recognize excellence by submitting a nomination in one of the following categories:
- Business of the Year
- Non-profit of the Year
- Business Person of the Year
- Women in Business & Leadership
- Young Professional of the Year
- Farmer of the Year
- Medical Provider of the year
- Public Servant of the Year
- Social Media Stand Out
- Lifetime Achievement Award (one-year farmer, one-year merchant)
Please consider nominating a business or individual for one of the above award categories. Please view the criteria for each award.
Register
We invite you to register to be a part of our Annual Farmer’s Merchant Banquet. Registration opens on January 1st
Jan 01 – TBD
Auction Donations
Donations to the Annual Farmer’s Merchant Banquet are encouraged and appreciated. To donate please call our office.
Jan 01 – Mar 19
Attend
This event will be held at the Madison High School. For location and direction information please click the button below.
Tickets Are Required
Nominate
We encourage all locals to consider nominating a business or person they consider to be an outstanding contributor to our community.
All Are Welcome To Nominate
Nomination Criteria
Business of the Year
A business that is actively involved in the community that demonstrates its activity not only through Chamber sponsored events/functions but is also involved in other ways in the community/county. The business selected must be a member of the Chamber. They do not have to be selected from the Business of the Month winners.
Business Person of the Year
An individual who has offered service that benefits the community. The nominee should be friendly, helpful and take pride in the appearance of their workplace. The individual should exemplify honesty and help attract people to the community. They should support the community, the elected officials, and must be employed by a business that is a member of the Chamber.
Women in Business & Leadership Award
Nominee should be an example of smart business practices and integrity as well as being a mentor for other women in the business community. Nominee must own, manage or be employed by a business that is a member of the Chamber.
Farmer of the Year
The recipient should reside in Rexburg/Madison County. They should be actively engaged in the farming operation as well as other community/civic activities. They should do business in the county and be supportive of local businesses. The individual should seek to be innovative in the agriculture field, be free of any legal ramifications and be good stewards of their land and farmsteads.
Young Professional of the Year
Nominees for this award should be young adults who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to their organizations and businesses. The nominees exemplified a strong work ethic and professionalism in the workplace and in building up the community.
Public Servant of the Year
The nominated person should be a local employee, volunteer, or elected official. They need to work for a department or agency of the local, state, or federal government and have shown outstanding service to the public during the past year or over a significant period of time.
Non-Profit of the Year
Each non-profit in our county is invited to submit a summary of their accomplishments for the prior year from which the Chamber Board will select the organization which has done the most or provided something of significance to the citizens of Rexburg/Madison County.
Social Media Stand Out
The nominee is a business or an individual who has excelled in using social media to connect with their audience in meaningful and creative ways. The content shared by the nominee was engaging, visually-appealing, and impactful for their business and for the community.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A person from the community/county who has demonstrated throughout their career a high level of consistency in supporting and participating in the community whether at the Chamber A person from the community/county who has demonstrated throughout their career a high level of consistency in supporting and participating in the community whether at the Chamber level, civic or religious levels.
Medical Provider of the Year
A person who owns, manages or is employed by a business in the local health care community who has demonstrated a high level of professionalism in their field or in the community.
