BOCC Special Meeting - Fair - September 30th, 2026

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on September 30, 2026, to interview candidates for the County Fair Board. Candidates discussed ways to bring events such as high school rodeo, team roping, and cowgirl association events back to the fairgrounds; improving community use and affordability; and balancing maintenance of existing facilities with future improvements. Several candidates emphasized outreach to event organizers, fundraising, and involving community groups in planning. No appointment decision or vote is reflected in the transcript.

The proposed new exhibit hall was a recurring topic. The discussion noted that the county had earmarked $1.5 million, but that the project would cost substantially more and require additional fundraising; no total project estimate, contract award, vendor selection, or procurement action was identified. Candidates also raised the need to maintain aging facilities and discussed the community’s lack of an indoor riding arena, with one candidate estimating a new arena could cost $8–10 million. These were discussion points rather than approved expenditures or formal actions.