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Geary County Fair Board reports record 4‑H auction, roof project and plans for 100th county fair
Summary
Fair Board leaders told commissioners the new beef‑barn roof is complete, 4‑H premium auction proceeds set a record, and the board is planning centennial activities and fairground improvements for the 2026 100‑year celebration.
Fair Board leaders updated Geary County commissioners on fairgrounds improvements and volunteer outreach, telling commissioners the beef barn roof replacement is complete and that last year’s 4‑H premium auction set a new record for dollars raised for youth projects.
Amy Blakowski, Fair Board president, thanked the commission and public works for support on the roof and said the board set another auction record for premiums that benefit local youth projects. She invited the community to the free county fair and highlighted July 24 as the busiest day — the 4‑H barbecue and premium auction — and said the fair board will celebrate 100 years of the county fair with special events in 2026.
Members of the Fair Board said effort is underway to boost participation in the open class division (arts, crafts, horticulture, photography, foods) and that outreach will include printed flyers, QR codes and farmer’s‑market distribution. The board also plans capital improvements such as better watering systems to make the grounds more comfortable for animals during summer heat.
Why it matters: The county fair supports 4‑H youth programming and community engagement; board leaders said continued facility improvements and outreach can expand participation and improve animal care during hot weather.
