Washington County Fair Board Meeting | Wednesday, January 26, 2026

The Washington County Fair Board held a virtual meeting on January 26, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and budgetary matters related to the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027. The board reviewed and approved the financial report through December 31, 2025, noting a preliminary transient lodging tax figure and a $250,000 flat fee payment to the sheriff's department for security services during the fair. The board discussed revenue trends, including a slight decline in transient lodging tax and carnival revenues, and emphasized maintaining a balanced budget with no increases in fees or expenditures despite rising costs. Personnel costs increased slightly due to new hires aimed at reducing reliance on contracted help. The board approved the proposed budget totaling approximately $2.54 million and maintained the existing fee schedule without changes. Additionally, the board conducted elections for president and vice president, approved signatory authority changes for contracts exceeding $300,000, and discussed ongoing contract negotiations and management of biosecurity policies. No new contracts or procurement awards were announced during the meeting, but the budget decisions and contract signatory updates could impact future procurement activities related to fair operations and security services.