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Subcommittee outlines fair planning, social‑media engagement and an adaptive goat show proposal
Summary
A fair subcommittee reported ongoing planning work, suggested a schedule and theme process, noted rising social‑media engagement, and heard a proposal to add an adaptive goat show for children with disabilities.
The Bradford County Agricultural Fair Association's subcommittee reported ongoing planning work for the 2026 fair, recommended a theme‑selection process and presented social‑media metrics showing recent increases in online engagement. The board also heard a proposal to add an adaptive goat show for children with disabilities.
A subcommittee member told the board the group has been active since July and that much planning has waited for the fair manager decision so the manager can be integrated into subcommittee work. The subcommittee proposed narrowing theme options and using community input: "Maybe narrow it down to, like, 3 and then let the community do it," a member said. The board directed the subcommittee to develop a short list of themes, have the executive committee review, and then present options for a full‑board vote.
Caitlin (committee staff) reported increased social‑media activity after removing a previous midway image and posting a new rental agreement: she said one post drew 1,664 views and that the page had about 8,743 views in the past 28 days. The board discussed using a public poll or student input to help choose a fair theme and agreed the subcommittee should provide recommendations for the next board meeting.
Separately, Shelly Luke, a Bradford County occupational therapist, proposed adding an adaptive goat show that pairs children with disabilities with peer buddies so they can participate in fair activities. Luke said the program is positive for both participants and peer volunteers and that existing sponsors could cover the event's costs. She described logistical ideas including two pre‑show clinics for peer buddies and an hour‑long running time for the show, with a typical morning start and completion by midday.
The subcommittee reported target fair dates of Feb. 26 through March 8 and said the subcommittee will prepare scheduling and vendor coordination in a shared Google Sheet for board review. Board members discussed keys and access for pre‑fair check‑ins, and asked that the new fair manager or staff handle on‑site daily logistics once hired.
The board approved a motion to have the subcommittee prepare a list of theme options for executive review and full‑board consideration at the next meeting.
