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Central States Fair reports record revenue, high expenses; fair board begins five-year capital plan

2490610 · March 4, 2025
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Central States Fair general manager Ron Jeffries told commissioners the Black Hills Stock Show and related events generated record revenue and attendance, and the nonprofit fair organization is launching a five-year capital plan for fairgrounds improvements.

Ron Jeffries, general manager of Central States Fair and the Black Hills Stock Show, gave the board an update on the recent stock show and fair operations at the March 4 meeting.

Jeffries said the Black Hills Stock Show set several records, including record revenues and a record horse sale (more than $2 million, up from $2.6 million in…

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