A representative of the Wright County Fair Board delivered a detailed year‑in‑review at the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting, highlighting participation numbers, fundraising totals and infrastructure needs ahead of the fair’s centennial in Eagle Grove.

The presenter (identified in the transcript as Speaker 5) said the fair had 164 4‑H and FFA livestock exhibitors, 71 non‑livestock exhibitors and “just over 1,000 entries” across livestock and static exhibits in 2025. On fundraising, the presenter said the sponsorship program raised $125,613 last year and that the extended premium program contributed an additional $14,000 that is returned to livestock exhibitors on a prorated basis.

Speaker 5 also described donor‑supported exhibitor scholarships and gave examples: “the beef exhibitors all received a $400 check from the Wright County Cattlemen,” swine exhibitors received $100 checks from Prestige Foods of Iowa, and poultry exhibitors received $50 each from Central Valley Farms (transcript: “Centrum Valley Farms”).

The fair board described substantial operational challenges in 2025 caused by flooding: grandstand events were moved off the grandstand or canceled when areas would not drain, the board said, requiring quick relocation of livestock, vendors and entertainment. To address recurring water problems the fair board reported installing two additional culverts, replacing a collapsed culvert near the sandbox, cleaning other culverts and beginning talks with the city to investigate below‑ground drainage with camera work.

On programming and outreach, the presenter highlighted a youth photographers initiative run with extension staff, a Clover Kids program and an October kids program for kindergarten through third grade. The fair board said it was selected as the North Central District Blue Ribbon Fair and noted ongoing professional development with the Association of Iowa Fairs’ "You Make the Difference" initiative.

The presenter asked supervisors to “consider us in your budget talks,” stressing rising costs for entertainment, banners, trophies and judges, and noting the fairness’s regional draw and youth development role. The presenter closed by announcing the fair dates for 2026 — July 7–12 — and asked the board to prioritize support during upcoming budget deliberations.

The board did not take a funding vote during the meeting; the presentation concluded with supervisors thanking the fair board for its work and engagement.