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Townsend Fair board says recent paving at fairgrounds will complicate vendor parking, urges precautions
Summary
Fair organizers told the Townsend Fair Board that recent asphalt work at the fairgrounds created slopes and uneven areas that could cause problems for vendor rigs and horse trailers; board members plan outreach to vendors and asked the county for gravel approaches.
Townsend Fair Board members discussed new paving at the fairgrounds and its knock-on effects for vendor and contestant parking during the seasonal fair, saying the surface is steeper than expected and vendors should plan to level trailers.
The board raised the concern during its regular meeting while reviewing vendor logistics and rodeo preparations. Organizers said the asphalt work left a noticeably sloped surface near vendor areas and the main north approach, creating a hazard for campers and horse trailers.
The warning matters because many food and commercial vendors operate from trailers and campers that need level ground for safe setup and operation.…
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