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Manistee County Fair Board: contracts in place; fence repair estimated at $1,200

Manistee County Fair Board · May 18, 2026
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Summary

The Manistee County Fair Board heard a fair operations update May 18 noting contracts and insurance are in place and volunteers assisted; organizers said fence repairs are planned with an estimated cost of about $1,200.

John Schimke, representing the Agricultural Society, told the Manistee County Fair Board on May 18 that preparations for the county fair are proceeding and that necessary contracts and insurance are in place. He said volunteers from Onekama schools helped at a recent work bee and that organizers will address outstanding maintenance needs.

Schimke said the board plans to repair a fence near the fairgrounds and provided a cost estimate: "They will be repairing the fence with a cost of approximately $1,200." Board members noted volunteer support and painting needs for the grandstand but did not take a formal vote on additional repairs at this meeting. The board adjourned at 6:45 p.m.