Fulton County Fair officials announce that awards and cash premiums for the 2023 fair total $39,0244.49 In addition to this amount $7,000 was awarded in scholarships to five graduating seniors. This includes premiums, sale receipts, ribbons and rosettes, and trophies and plaques.
Fair officials would like to thank everyone who had a part in making the 2023 fair a very successful fair. A special “thank you” to all the volunteers and sponsors who supported the fair with volunteer hours and financial support and to the businesses and Churches who helped with the Free Kid’s Carnival. Volunteers and sponsors worked tirelessly with board members preparing for the fair and spent countless hours during fair week working wherever needed to see that events and special recognitions ran smoothly. A special thank you goes to the Salem Beta Club and their advisors for their work each night.
Fair premium checks are now available and can be picked up at the fair office located in the Hickinbotham-Miller Building at the fairgrounds. Office hours are 10:00 to 3:00 Monday – Thursday. Exhibitors are encouraged to pick up premium checks and cash them as soon as possible. All checks that are not cashed will be void on November 1st, 2023.
Board members will be meeting next week to start planning the 2024 Fulton County Fair.. Officials welcome suggestions for improvements at the fair.