State Fair readies facilities as ARPA-funded upgrades continue

Jul 17, 2026

Operations staff reported ARPA construction projects — festoon lighting, storm pipe/grading and concrete replacements — are on schedule; seasonal hiring, facility setups and coordination with GI Expo for the GILCA transition were also discussed.

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Operations Director Tina Thuernagle told the board that fair preparation is well underway and that seasonal hiring has produced strong applicant numbers.

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