Fair Board reports stronger attendance, experiments with electronic ticketing

Jan 14, 2026

Fair Board told county officials attendance rose to 5,339 and gate receipts climbed to about $77,000; the board piloted electronic ticketing with on-site support and plans to expand nights next year.

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The Fair Board updated Mitchell County officials on a stronger season and new ticketing practices. A Fair Board representative said the 2025 fair recorded 5,339 attendees at the grandstand and generated roughly $77,000 in gate receipts, up from about $57,000 the previous year. The board credited both promotional efforts and a move toward electronic ticketing.

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