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Fair board raises open-class livestock and static premiums for 2026
Summary
The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board voted to raise open-class livestock prizes to $10/$8/$6 (first/second/third) and open-class static prizes to $5/$3. Votes were recorded and 4‑H prize levels were postponed for further study.
The Butte Lawrence County Fair Board voted to increase open-class livestock and static premiums for the 2026 fair. The board adopted new payout levels of First Prize $10, Second Prize $8 and Third Prize $6 for open-class livestock and First Prize $5 and Second Prize $3 for open-class static categories.
The motion to raise the open-class premiums was moved by Brandy Vavaruska and seconded by Dennie Mez; the motion carried. The minutes show the decision followed presentation of historical premium and payout comparisons covering 2018–2025. Board members agreed to postpone decisions on payouts for 4‑H livestock and 4‑H non-livestock categories until the next meeting to allow staff to gather additional information.
The change affects non‑4‑H open-class exhibitors at the county fair and will be reflected in the 2026 prize schedule. The board did not set new payout dates or implementation details in the minutes; staff will incorporate the amounts into the fair book.
