Agenda - 11-21-2013 - Information Item 6-H

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INFORMATION ITEM - Attachment 6 - H d, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks &Recreation To: Orange County Assembly of Governments From: David Stancil, Director, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation Date: November 13, 2013 Re: Potential Orange County Fair At the Board of Commissioners' goal- setting retreat for 2013, the possibility of an Orange County Fair was discussed. As outlined, a fair might serve as a community - building event to bring together residents from different parts of the county for fun, education, local foods and music, among other activities. In June of this year, the Board of Commissioners appointed a County Fair Working Group headed by Commissioners Mark Dorosin and Renee Price, Interim County Manager Michael Talbert and several department heads. Between July and November, this group worked to examine potential locations, timeframes, conceptual budget estimates and possible activities and amenities of a county fair. A community information session was held October 30 and attended by 32 persons, many representing organizations and groups with an interest in a fair or representing other types of events. Attached is a one -page summary "discussion starter" document that was provided at the meeting with general information about the basic concepts of a potential county fair and the proposed themes. A number of ideas and comments were received at this session, and through over 460 brief surveys online and at the info session. The Board of County Commissioners received the report from the Working Group on November 12 and also had a number of questions and ideas. The Working Group was asked to return with more detailed ideas, information and answers to questions posed at the Board's January 23 meeting. Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919) 245 -2510 Fax: (919) 644 -3351