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Rio Blanco Fair Board reports record entries and $507,000 youth livestock sale; commissioners approve 2026 fair dates
Summary
Fair Board reported growth in indoor exhibits and a strong junior livestock sale totaling about $507,000; commissioners approved the proposed July 2026 fair schedule and discussed sponsorship/budget handling.
The Rio Blanco County Fair Board reported higher overall exhibitor participation and a stronger junior livestock sale at a Sept. 23 work session, and commissioners approved proposed dates for the 2026 fair.
Key takeaways from the Fair Board debrief - Participation and entries: Fair Board president Bridal Mergeland said exhibitors checked in 356 entrants (up from 331) and total indoor/outdoor entries rose to 2,022 (up from 1,691), driven by increased quilting and school art participation. - Livestock sale results: The junior livestock sale raised a total gross of approximately $421,006.50 with add-on pledges of about…
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