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Becker County fair board praises volunteers, flags horse‑barn roof as major capital need
Summary
Fair board leaders told county commissioners the 2024 fair exceeded expectations despite road work and venue limits; they paid for new bleachers without dipping into savings but said the horse barn roof likely needs about $400,000 in repairs or replacement. Commissioners thanked volunteers and discussed future facility and revenue options.
County commissioners heard a recap of the 2024 Becker County Fair and a preview of needs for the 2025 fair from fair-board leadership who stressed volunteer support and looming facility repairs.
Travis Shower, speaking for the fair board, said the fair “was way above expectations” despite heavy road construction and constraints around the gymnastics building. He said the fair measures success by grandstand events such as the demo derby, carnival and rodeo — the derby can bring “25 to 28,000 a night” in receipts at peak nights for grandstand events — and that free…
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