By Tim Schmidt Record Managing Editor Despite the final night being marred by an accident in the mud run, Warren County Fair organizers were pleased with this year’s turnout. Fair Board President …
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Record Managing EditorDespite the final night being marred by an accident in the mud run, Warren County Fair organizers were pleased with this year’s turnout.Fair Board President Paul Owenby estimated that attendance throughout the week was higher compared to last year. He said gate receipts, which included a cheaper admission for attendees this year, were comparable to last year’s totals.The Fair began July 1 and concluded Saturday, July 5. This year’s theme was “Country Pride, Countywide.”“All in all, I think everything went real well,” Owenby said. “There was a little learning for some things for me. “As a whole, I was happy with the way it went.”Attendance was particularly strong when the queen coronation was held July 1, and when the livestock auction and truck and tractor pulls were held two nights later. A strong crowd also was on hand for the demolition derby and fireworks show on Friday, July 4.Thursday’s livestock auction had a record-breaking night with $186,296.25 in gross receipts from the sale of 131 animals. The previous record was set in 2007 when 172 animals were sold for $184,212.15.“Thursday night was one of our biggest gate nights in awhile,” Owenby said. “It was impressive. There was a lot of people there that night.”Owenby was complimentary of the support received from the city of Warrenton to cover the entire $10,000 expense for the fireworks show.“The fireworks that the city paid for were wonderful,” he said. “There was a lot of good comments. I think it was a great evening all together.“There was wonderful weather. You couldn’t ask for a better week for the Fair. There was a lot of positives.”Owenby also commented that the BMX races, a new event this year, was well received. He said around 86 riders participated. Race organizers expected only 60 participants.The association that governs the Fair will hold its annual meeting in September, though no date has been set. The association is open to anyone who pays a $10 membership fee. A member has voting rights for the board of director selections and changes to the association’s bylaws.Attendence believed to be higher this year
