The Custer County Ag Society held their regular board meeting on Thursday, August 8th, in the Shooting Sports Building at the Custer County Fairgrounds.
Several items were on the agenda under new business, including a recap of the 2024 Custer County Fair. It was noted that the livestock auction generated the highest-ever sales–just over $518,000! The Board thanked Michelle Pearson for helping clerk the auction. The board then discussed how to make the auction and fair events more efficient. They determined that better communication between all livestock committees before next year’s fair would be beneficial toward that goal.
After much discussion among Board members and input from the public in attendance, the dates for the 2025 Custer County Fair were approved. The fashion show is slated for Thursday, July 17th, the dog show will be on Saturday, July 19th, and shooting sports will be Friday and Saturday, July 25-26th. The parade will be Saturday, July 26th, and the livestock auction on Thursday, July 31st. However, the final day of the fair will be Friday, August 1st, and that day will be dedicated to horse events.
The Ag Society Board approved Saturday, January 18th as the date for the 2025 Winter Ball with the location to be determined. The final budget for 2024-25 will be presented to the board for their approval at their next meeting on Thursday, September 12th. The board also voted to sell the old Custer County Fair fire truck that is only on display during fair. The value of the truck will be determined and it will be advertised for sale. A committee of board members was formed to determine yearly sponsorship packages and establish levels of giving. Board President Casey Cooksley commented during a report on barn updates that the Ag Society knows what is needed, but there are no budget monies to tackle all those upgrades right now. However, Cooksley will meet with a contractor to get an idea on the cost of installing a door on one the livestock barns before next year’s fair.
The last agenda item was discussion on how to get all parties associated with the fair on the same page with an understanding of what is expected from each in black and white. A meeting for the Ag Society, councils, and committees was set for Sunday, September 22nd at 4:00 p.m. at the Shooting Sports Building.
Thursday’s meeting adjourned shortly after 9:00 p.m.
