July 21-26, 2025, Daily Fair Minutes
Weld County Fair Board Daily Fair Minutes
July 21- July 26, 2025
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Aaron Helus, Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were President Helus, Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Members Tom Bledsoe and Levi Loveland. Secretary Isaia Aricayos and Board Member Bailey Naibauer were absent.
Updates provided included:
-Camper Check in is going well and will proceed today until 5:30. We should consider shorter hours for check in next year.
-There seems to be some abuse of power going on, so a conversation with Superintendents might be in order.
-Some panels in the goat and sheep barn might need to be replaced next year.
-The tents did not come with lights as outlined in contract, so some help will be needed with a ball hitch in the Beef Ring to get them installed on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Americorps will help removing the ring and then setting it back up once lights are in. Board Members agreed to help.
-Landon reported that pallets would be coming from Murdoch’s on Wednesday.
-It was noted that Interview Judging is going well and horses are coming in over the next few days.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:32 p.m.
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 22, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Aaron Helus, Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were President Helus, Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Members Tom Bledsoe and Levi Loveland. Secretary Isaia Aricayos and Board Member Bailey Naibauer were absent.
Updates provided included:
-Mr. Hickey was present and noted some difficulties with wrist bands for his family showing and that some out-of-county 4-H’rs would be helping with halters. He expressed that this is not a level playing field. He noted that this is the premier Fair in the country, but this Board is legislating it in a way that is taking the fun out of it for all.
Landon stated that there are rules in place for a reason because of some taking advantage. He added that really nothing has changed here, just that the rules are now being taken seriously and being enforced. This is something that can be brought to the Livestock Committee in the fall after Fair, and Mr. Hickey was thanked for his comments.
-Dr. Kristie Campbell noted that Poultry Testing will happen on July 24th at 2:00 p.m.
-Animals can stay for the Carcass Contest, but then can leave unless they’ve made Sale.
-Discussion ensued about monitoring the barns; Keisha is offended that she was told to be in the Beef Barn but would prefer to be in the Hog Barn which is what she volunteered for. It was noted that someone from the Livestock Committee needs to be in the Beef Barn.
-All went well with Goat Check in.
-Mikayla noted that the shows will be livestreamed, and she will need help hanging TV’s in the goat and hog barns. Board Members agreed to assist.
-It’s been shared that there does not seem to be any security overnight for the Horses.
-Kali stated that Hort Check In seems to be going well and that judging is happening now. 4-H is also going well.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:48 p.m.
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Aaron Helus, Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were President Helus, Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Members Tom Bledsoe and Levi Loveland. Secretary Isaia Aricayos and Board Member Bailey Naibauer were absent.
Updates provided included:
-Wrist band monitoring is going well. This is critically important that this policy be followed.
-All is going well with vendors. One unhappy vendor because others are selling similar items, and it was explained that there is no system for limiting certain products to just one vendor. She was told she did not have to stay the week if she is unhappy.
-The Lamb Check In went well, but numbers are down this year.
-Mikayla provided an update that 2,000 viewers have been on Ringside Live so far and that 2 of the TV’s are broken, and new ones will be needed for next years shows.
-All doors are to be open at 8:00 a.m.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:28 p.m.
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Landon Cogburn, Vice Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Members Tom Bledsoe and Levi Loveland. President Aaron Helus, Secretary Isaia Aricayos and Board Member Bailey Naibauer were absent.
Updates provided included:
-Goat Drug Testing is going well.
-Street closures have been reset.
-The Sherrif’s Posse will arrive today; discussion is needed with the Security Team and owner about monitoring the Horse Arena and the Beef Barn.
-Goat and Sheep Shows are going well. Consider Showmanship change to another day. Take to Committees for consideration.
-Beef Weight In has gone well and the new scale is working great.
-The Pop Stand is moving to the Beef Ring outside.
-The new Vendor Court style is working out well, and people are enjoying the new set up.
-Mikayla reported that the Farm Bureau Breakfast served over 500 people and nominations are coming in for their Integrity Award. The winner will be announced on Recognition Night. She also stated that there have been 5,000 views of the Goat Show on Ringside Live.
-A question was raised about a script from the Dever Family and should that come from a vet on site or another vet, and it was noted that they should go by what’s in the Fair Book.
-The goat that was choking in the Goat Barn the night before is doing well.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Aaron Helus, Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were President Aaron Helus, Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Member Tom Bledsoe. Secretary Isaia Aricayos and Board Members Bailey Naibauer and Levi Loveland were absent.
Updates provided included:
-Beef Show is going great; some are still not liking the wrist band policy.
-Mikayla offered the following Ringside Live analytics, all of which are comparable to the Ohio State Fair:
*6,000 views of Goat Show
*8,000 views of Sheep Show
*3,500 views of Cattle Showmanship
*3,000 views of the Beef Show
-Hog Weigh In went smoothly.
-Case Gabel’s steer is being removed to address bloating.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:22 p.m.
Weld County Fair Board Meeting Minutes
July 26, 2025
The Meeting was called to order by Aaron Helus, Chair, at 1:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Building.
Those present were President Aaron Helus, Vice President Landon Cogburn, Treasurer Courtney Smith, and Members Tom Bledsoe, Bailey Naibauer, and Levi Loveland. Secretary Isaia Aricayos was absent.
Updates provided included:
-Pat Kindvall was present and stated that the Royalty Committee is recommending that Aubrey Storm be removed and read a letter that had been drafted outlining the 4 reasons for removal including repeated failure to attend events; lack of communication about absences; failure to exhibit at Fair; and failure to raise funds as required. She noted that it would become effective immediately with clothing, crown, etc. to be returned by a date certain. The Fair Board offered consensus to sign and send the letter.
-Some challenges with chicken drug testing but got through it. All other testing is going well.
-Hog Barn is looking good.
-Children’s Market is a hit and going great. They should come back next year.
-Pop Stand sales are surpassing last years at this point.
-Mikayla outlined the plan for the Team Roping by noting that there will be 4-5 food trucks on the north side of the Arena with an alcohol window as well. The 4-H Dance will happen on the south side as will the Corn Hole tournament.
There being no further business or reports, President Helus adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m