Attendance up at 2016 Fair

Just a few days after the annual Jefferson County Fair, organizers are pleased with the turnout at the 2016 event.

"The 2016 fair was one of our best ever. We had a record-breaking number of people involved in many of our activities," fair board member Terry Minow said.

According to Minow, attendance was definitely up overall in 2016. She said good weather played a part, but she also heard how much people appreciated how affordable the fair and rodeo is for families.

"With a $2 parking fee, no admission fee to the grounds, free climbers and bouncy games for kids, rides on the carousel for...