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Spokane County Fair & Expo staff report lower attendance, outline $1.47M capital plan
Summary
Fair & Expo staff told commissioners attendance dipped about 6% and presented revenue highlights and a $1,469,000 capital request for 2026 including a new electrical switch for the campground and a fire suppression project for the ag complex.
Spokane County Fair & Expo staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 6 about this year’s fair results and plans for capital work in 2026. Staff reported a modest decline in attendance and a capital funding plan totaling roughly $1.47 million.
Why it matters: The fair is an enterprise fund that generates event revenue, concession and carnival commissions, and parking income; fund performance and capital requests affect the county’s enterprise planning and potential requests to the REIT fund.
What staff reported: Fair leadership said attendance was down about 6%…
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