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Board approves $25,000 marketing contract for the 2026 fair after presentation on fair finances
Summary
Supervisors approved a $25,000 contract with the National Cattle Congress to support marketing for the 2026 fair; the fair representative described capacity and facility issues, including hail damage to Electric Park that has affected rental revenue.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing a $25,000 contract between Blackhawk County and the National Cattle Congress to fund marketing for the 2026 fair and authorized the chair to sign.
A fair representative (speaker 5) thanked the board and described how counties commonly contribute to fair operations. The presenter said On Media digital ads were included in materials provided to the board and described facility challenges: "Electric Park has been difficult for us because of the hail damage and roof problems. We have not been able to rent that out, which has highly impacted our cash flow and our ability to hold events." The presenter also said Experience Waterloo is covering security costs this year through arrangement with the Waterloo Police Department.
After questions about past funding patterns and attendance figures, the board voted by roll call and approved the resolution unanimously.
