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Fair organizers report heavy use despite rain; 4‑H council outlines revenues and next steps
Summary
4‑H council and fair organizers briefed commissioners on this year’s fair attendance and activities, reported fundraising and grant success, and noted continued split accounting with the county park for utilities and operations.
Representatives of the DuBois County 4‑H council updated commissioners on the 2025 fair. Council leaders said heavy rains impacted some attendance but that multiple events (dairy day, livestock shows, craft shows) drew several hundred to thousands of visitors. The council reported roughly 13,100 attendees during fair week (down from 16,000 in a previous year) and described fundraising efforts (a trivia fundraiser and home showcase) that generated operating dollars for the 4‑H council.
The council described ongoing cooperative arrangements with the parks board: 4‑H and the park share some staffing (Carson the shared superintendent) and split certain expenses, but leaders said they are moving to clearer separate accounting so each entity can track true operating costs. The council reported grant activity (10 applications, eight awards) and said it will continue to invest in facilities and programming with a mix of grants, donations and county support.
No county appropriation action occurred in this discussion; council leaders thanked commissioners for past support and invited officials to future events and ribbon cuttings for completed projects.
