Board adopts 'Stars, Stripes, and County Fair Nights' as 2026 theme
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Summary
The advisory board selected a new official theme for next year’s fair and approved wording and punctuation; staff will coordinate design and public announcement with the theme submitter and designer.
The County Fair Advisory Board voted to adopt “Stars, Stripes, and County Fair Nights” as next year’s fair theme, and agreed on final wording and punctuation for design purposes. The board authorized staff to notify the theme submitter and to coordinate with designer Carrie Anne Meeks for promotional materials.
At the meeting board members reviewed the top three theme submissions and then voted to adopt the winner. After discussion about styling, the board approved a refined version with commas and an ampersand option for graphical use; board members asked staff to confirm the final punctuation with the theme submitter when making the public announcement.
Staff said the designer will prepare mockups for the board‑designated small working group, and social media and website announcements are planned shortly after the next meeting. The board recorded one abstention during the vote.
Ending: Staff will notify the theme submitter, work with the designer to produce options, and post the theme on the fair website and social media once final artwork is approved.