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Originally posted by Erik9976
Why is it that when theres a problem the 1st thing they wanna axe is the fair. We need fairs. I do understand that Michigan is in trouble but axing the state fair isnt gonna save them in the long run.
It's a shame, but speaking from experience, our fair is a money pit. We have plenty of other county fairs that are a lot healthier, and don't need state help to survive.
I have an independent spot at the Upper Peninsula State Fair as well as working the event with Skerbeck, and that fair has a much better chance of surviving. It's supported in the community, it's well received, and still is able to provide much of what a state fair does. I wonder if the fair in Detroit fails if Escanaba would be designated at the state fair.
On the other hand, maybe Granholm would just like some private entity with deep pockets to take over the fair as far as the financial support goes-of course then that entity would control the fair, but at least it would survive.
For one dollar I'll guess your weight, your height, or your sex.