Commission approves fee waiver for Box Elder School District Foundation fundraiser, OKs new fair food-vendor pricing

The Box Elder County Commission on Feb. 25 approved a conditional waiver of facility fees for the Box Elder School District Foundation’s Jubilee of Trees fundraiser (scheduled Nov. 4–7, 2026) and approved updated fair food-vendor pricing for the 2026 fair.

Jamie Kent, executive director of the Box Elder School District Foundation, and Superintendent Steve Carlson told the commission the foundation uses proceeds to supply student needs — laundry soap, clothing and pantry items — and plans to allocate funds this year for transportation and arts-related expenses. Kent said the foundation will provide cleanup and has proof of insurance. Commissioners approved the fee waiver with conditions and noted county policy changes may require a non-profit fee in the future.

Fairgrounds Director and Fair Board President Jan Rhodes and Food Vendor Chair Bruce Garrett presented recommended vendor pricing changes, which set a single rate for most food booths while keeping separate arrangements for the Farm Bureau and Lions Club booths and increasing fees for food trucks. Commissioner Perry moved to approve the recommended pricing; the motion passed unanimously.

The commission also recorded that the agenda item for 2026 rodeo ticket prices was canceled. The commission’s approvals were unanimous roll-call votes.