# Fair Commission Meeting 7-29-2026 - 6 PM


**Body:** City of Franklin WI
**Date:** July 28, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

The City of Franklin, Wisconsin Fair Commission met on July 29, 2026, to prepare for the upcoming fair. Members discussed vendor permits, checking permit dimensions on fair day, background checks to be conducted through the police station, and placement of DPW picnic tables. They also raised concerns about fair-site space affected by road construction, with follow-up on the site limitations deferred until after the fair. The commission scheduled its next meeting for September 23 at 6 p.m.; no procurement awards or purchasing votes were recorded.

The commission discussed the fair’s recurring deficit and whether to change the public-grant fee waivers available to nonprofit organizations. No fee or policy change was approved; members suggested considering sponsorships and reviewing finances after the event. Portable restroom service was identified as a major expense—nearly $18,000—with staff describing efforts to secure pricing for two years and difficulty finding a suitable provider. Dumpsters are covered under a city contract. The commission also discussed police and fire staffing costs, but took no related budget action.

**Source:** City of Franklin WI