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Organizer asks Rhea County Commission for $15,000 to support two-day rodeo and county fair
Summary
An organizer asked the commission for a $15,000 disbursement to fund a two-day rodeo tied to the Rhea County Fair, detailed sponsorship plans were presented and commissioners thanked volunteer groups for fundraising work.
An organizer and a county presenter asked the Rhea County Commission for financial support for the upcoming Rhea County Fair and two-day rodeo, requesting a $15,000 disbursement this year to cover event costs.
"So what we are looking for is a wholesale disbursement of $15,000 this year," the presenter said, outlining prior years' attractions, sponsorships and the fair's plans to use gate fees and sponsor donations to cover programming. The presenter described the fair as free on most days with gate charges on peak days and said major sponsors and the local hospital help subsidize free-entry days.
Commissioners thanked local volunteer organizations, including the Grand County Fire Department Association, which operates concessions and donates proceeds to community awards. No formal vote was taken on the funding request at this meeting; presenters said they would provide paperwork outlining sponsorship levels and benefits for commissioners to review.
The commission asked presenters for a sponsorship packet and marketing breakdown ahead of a decision at a future meeting.
