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Fair Board denies partial refund to food truck that left early
Summary
The board rejected a vendor’s $300 partial refund request after members said the truck closed on key nights while other food vendors reported record sales; motion not to refund carried.
The board considered a written request from a food vendor (identified in vendor correspondence as the Lunch Box) seeking a $300 partial refund of a $600 booth fee after the vendor removed its trailer before the fair ended. Board staff explained the vendor had been contacted about power and location and that other vendors recorded strong sales. Several members argued the vendor had opportunities to serve on the fair’s busiest nights.
The facilities lead summarized vendor outreach and noted this vendor’s booth appeared closed more than open during the first three days; the board discussed prorating but ultimately voted on a motion "not to refund." The chair called the vote and the motion carried. One member said, “If you're not open, you shouldn't be able to leave and expect a refund,” reflecting the majority position that the vendor had not given itself an adequate opportunity during peak attendance.
