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Dunn County Fair Board approves wristbands, ribbons and vendor lineup as fair schedule is finalized
Summary
At a May meeting the Dunn County Fair Board approved buying 1,500 imprinted wristbands, ordered $2,789 in ribbons, confirmed portions of the day‑by‑day fair schedule and approved several food vendors (including a vendor with vegan options); the board also declined to rent radios to save an estimated $840.
The Dunn County Fair Board approved several logistics and procurement decisions to finalize plans for the upcoming county fair, including a bulk order of 1,500 plastic weekly wristbands, a $2,789 order for participant ribbons, and selection of food vendors that will appear in the commercial building and food court.
Board members voted to order 1,500 plastic wristbands to be used as the weeklong admission pass, with the imprint to read “Dunn County Fair.” The board discussed pack sizes and an imprint fee before approving the purchase, and members noted that a bulk wristband plan is intended to reduce fraud from printed passes. The motion to order the wristbands passed after a second and a recorded vote; one member voiced opposition during the tally.
Marge, who led procurement for awards, presented ribbon quotes and told the board the Regalia (Illinois) order would cost $2,789. “It came to $2,789,” she said, and the board voted to approve the purchase so ribbons will be available for championship and placing awards.
On vendors, the board reviewed invited food vendors and electrical/water requirements for trailers. After discussion about menu overlap and access to vegetarian items, the board approved a food vendor offering vegetarian/vegan options and a boba tea booth for the commercial building. Members reiterated that contractors must return signed contracts by the July 1 deadline to secure their spots.
The board also decided against renting radios for the fair, citing existing group‑text and phone arrangements; not renting radios was estimated to save about $840. Other approved logistics included relocating porta‑potties away from the main show ring to improve sight lines, and allocating $250 of donor‑designated funds toward LED lighting for the sheep and goat barn. Stamler's Maple Syrup committed to provide four generators to support livestock clippers and blowers during show days.
The meeting included a final review of the day‑by‑day schedule (setup, judging windows, carnival times, beer‑garden openings, band slots and the meat auction), with several small timing adjustments and confirmations that judges (except the horse judge) are secured. The committee accepted two branding items: the fair book will use the slogan already printed in the fair book ("Celebrating generations of fun") and the website may display the alternate tag line as space allows.
What happens next: staff were directed to finalize contracts and fairbook entries, confirm vendor electrical/water hookups, place the ribbon and wristband orders, and bring outstanding vendor and infrastructure updates to the next meeting on June 1. The board expects to revisit total‑performance entry procedures in fair entry for next year — no formal change to this year’s carcass/total‑performance sign‑up process was adopted.
Votes and formal actions recorded in the meeting minutes include: approval of the fair logo slogan as printed in the fair book; purchase of ribbons for $2,789; ordering 1,500 wristbands imprinted “Dunn County Fair”; decision not to rent radios (approximate savings $840); allocation of $250 from a donated fan fund toward barn lighting; acceptance of a four‑generator donation for livestock clippers; and approval of selected food vendors (including one with vegan offerings). The committee set the next meeting for June 1 to finalize remaining items.
