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Fair Committee flags decrease in 2026 county funding; carnival plans remain unconfirmed
Summary
Fair Committee members reported officers were elected and the entertainment schedule is still being developed, with a carnival not yet confirmed. Administrator Ron Barger told the Extension Education Committee that county funding for fairs is expected to decrease in the 2026 budget; members discussed logistics for the Meat Animal Auction and boat storage.
Members of the Fair Committee reported to the Extension Education Committee on Dec. 9 that officers were elected at the October meeting and that the entertainment schedule for next year’s fair is still being formulated. Committee members noted there is not yet confirmation on a carnival vendor or contract.
Ron Barger, Marquette County Administrator, told the committee there will be a decrease in county funding in the 2026 budget. Committee members discussed operational details including how the Meat Animal Auction Committee and boat storage are managed, but the minutes do not record any binding decisions or dollar amounts tied to the anticipated budget reduction.
The Fair Committee’s next meeting was set for Dec. 11 to continue planning. The matter of funding and vendor confirmation will be tracked at future meetings.
