MsKreed 1,186 Posted February 27 12 hours ago, Chris said: I love this concept!! I would go further and suggest the County consider a concept like this on a regular basis......perhaps as part of the Community Building that has been proposed with ARP funds. As encouraging as I am about the new leadership for the Fair Board, it's disappointing to see the endless value of the Fairgrounds limited to Ag Society's occupancy for one week a year. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hal 341 Posted February 28 Perhaps if the cost of using the grounds for other activities weren’t so prohibitive that would become a possibility once again . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,180 Posted March 22 According to the news, the Oak Rodge Boys are coming to town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsKreed 1,186 Posted April 24 (edited) This week’s Standing Committee Meetings HERE, committee proceedings were preceded by several presentations (From Public Health lead poisoning to Wastewater Treatment, to the services of Cornell Cooperative Extension) Around the 1hr25min mark.....The Ag Society’s new President had the a presentation. He began by highlighting plans for this year’s Fair (sounds very promising!). Then he discussed infrastructure projects they have done on the Fairgrounds recently. As well as appealing for County Funding ($100k) to facilitate infrastructure grants that the County can’t apply for itself (they can only be awarded to the Ag Society). And that rolled into a discussion about the value of utilizing the Fairgrounds year round. It sounds like there is interest from outside (regional) organizations (like Monster Truck rallies, etc). However, it doesn't seem that the County any staff (as the property owner) to promote coordinate. There wasn’t any specific mention of the Building that was proposed with ARP funds approved...but it sounded as if the Legislature could be hearing a more complete plans (hopefully in the near future). While the gentleman from the Ag Society seems very motivated, sincere and capable.....it isn't quite clear to me who would be responsible for bringing events to the the Fairgrounds if the County eventually approves a multi-use facility. I understand the Ag Society has deep ties to the Fairgrounds, but they are really only a "tenant", that doesn't control the property. But I doubt that would be any worse than having the Fairgrounds "operated" by the IDA/CCCR like First Arena. Edited April 24 by MsKreed 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,180 Posted April 24 While the last thing we need is another person on the taxpayers dime, would it be beneficial to maybe hire someone to manage things like bringing events to the fairgrounds? Perhaps a part time position? 1 hour ago, MsKreed said: There wasn’t any specific mention of the Building that was proposed with ARP funds approved...but it sounded as if the Legislature could be hearing a more complete plans (hopefully in the near future). I am very interested in hearing these plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 340 Posted Tuesday at 12:04 AM On 4/24/2024 at 4:34 PM, MsKreed said: There wasn’t any specific mention of the Building that was proposed with ARP funds approved... I can say there has been no discussion of rebuilding the old secretary's building at any of the Ag. Society's meetings. We are booked with getting things ready for the fair. The front page of the fairs website has a bubble map that's shows where everything is going to be. It will take a few years to get it where we want it, but this year is a giant leap. https://chemungcountyny.gov/1072/Chemung-County-Fair 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 340 Posted Tuesday at 12:07 AM On 2/26/2024 at 7:29 PM, Ann said: Admission fees will be reduced to $2.00. I don’t remember what was said about those under 16. Definitely a step in the right direction. Too bad the space for vendors under the grandstand wasn’t rebuilt. Sorry for the late reply. The space under the grandstands is still there. It was rebuilt when the grandstands were rebuilt. The food vendor spots behind the bleachers that burned down was not rebuilt. Code and health dept would not allow them for various reasons. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 340 Posted yesterday at 12:52 AM As you may or may not have heard Wheelock Rides closed their doors over the weekend. Why does that matter? That happens to be the same company that has been contracted to provide rides for the 182nd Chemung County Fair. We have already reached out to different companies including a well known one in the area. Once a new one has been found and a contract signed I will let you know. This will not stop the demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls from still going as planned. The contract for the concert has also been signed already so The Oak Ridge Boys farewell tour will also go on as planned. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 2,180 Posted 23 hours ago 12 hours ago, Kevin said: The contract for the concert has also been signed already so The Oak Ridge Boys farewell tour will also go on as planned. I think will be a successful day for the fair, drawing people in from further away. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites