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Cochise County Fair manager says attendance and economic impact have grown; asks county for marketing and connectivity support

Cochise County Board of Supervisors · April 21, 2026
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Cochise County Fair general manager Nikki Valenzuela told supervisors the fair's attendance has climbed (from about 11,500 in a 2015 study to roughly 53,000 in recent four-day counts), outlined facilities and volunteer needs, and asked the county for marketing and internet support for vendors.

Nikki Valenzuela, general manager of the Cochise County Fair, told the Board of Supervisors on April 21 that the fair — held each September in Douglas — has long agricultural roots and has grown into a significant regional draw.

Valenzuela said the fair was established in 1924 and that the fairgrounds occupy about 49 acres at 3677 North Leslie Canyon Road in Douglas; facilities include…

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