Navajo County proclaims Sept. 10–13 as County Fair Days after fair leaders outline upgrades

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Sept. 9 to proclaim Sept. 10–13, 2025, as Navajo County Fair Days after hearing a presentation from the fair’s president on facility upgrades and management changes.

The fair president (identified in the meeting as the fair’s president) introduced outgoing fair manager Myna Henning and said DJ Betty will assume the manager role on Oct. 1. He described recent investments at the fairgrounds — a new sky box in the arena, a grain bin in the vendor area, pig barn expansions and LED lighting upgrades — and credited a joint county–city repaving project that improved parking and the carnival pad.

“The fairgrounds host 62 events a year,” the fair president said, urging supervisors to support efforts to seek congressional and state funds to address aging grandstands and potential fire marshal requirements.

Chairman Jason Miting said the board valued the partnership with fair leadership and praised the organization’s efforts to operate more like a sustainable business so the event can cover costs and continue serving residents. Supervisor Seymour and other board members thanked volunteers and youth participants and encouraged public attendance.

The board read and adopted a proclamation noting the fair’s long history and its role in showcasing community arts, livestock and agriculture. The motion to adopt the proclamation was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote; fair representatives were invited to pose for a photo with the board.

The proclamation takes effect immediately; fair organizers encouraged residents to attend opening ceremonies and the week’s events starting Wednesday at the fairgrounds.