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Board finalizes fair preparations: vendor deadlines, signage, demonstrations and admission pricing
Summary
The board confirmed vendor application deadlines (Aug. 18), committee meeting schedules, set decorating day (Aug. 15), generally approved admission prices ($5/day; $10 three-day pass), reviewed vendor-building repairs, and encouraged member demonstrations to boost educational entries.
Board members reviewed multiple operational items needed before the fair. Vendor applications are now available and due Aug. 18; the Vendor Committee will meet Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Decorating day at the fairgrounds is set for Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; volunteers were asked to bring red/white/blue decor. Crystal reported that special plywood for repairs to small vendor buildings is being sought for the Saturday workday and Marika volunteered to pursue a donation.
The board discussed signage needs across the fairgrounds and Cindy is preparing an event schedule and map to compensate for a premium book that lacks a full set schedule. Daria urged all board members to consider giving short demonstrations (as brief as five minutes) to increase educational entries; members suggested potential demonstrations including haying, a honey display and tasting. The board also generally approved adjusting admission to $5 per day and $10 for a three-day pass and confirmed there will be no special exhibitor passes this year.
