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Public invited to comment on proposed fee changes for Coconino County Fair | Williams-Grand Canyon News

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — The public is invited to comment on the proposed Coconino County Fair admission change through April 11.

Proposed and recommended fees affect admission for adults, seniors, active duty/veterans, and parking. Youth ticket prices will remain unchanged for his 2023 fair, but are expected to change in 2024. Participants age 5 and younger are not impacted by this change The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (CCBS) confirmed the fee changes at their regular meeting on February 6th. We also approved a 60-day public input process.

Ticket prices for the Coconino County Fair have not increased since 2008 and this change reflects growth, costs and staffing needs.

• Adult admission tickets for ages 13 and up will increase from $8 to $10.

• Senior admission tickets for those 65 and older will increase from $5 to $6.

• Youth ticket prices will remain unchanged for the 2023 fair, but a $1 price increase is proposed for the 2024 fair.

• Military/Veterans increase from $7 to $8.

• County employee Monday discount increased from $5 to $6.

• Children 5 and under are free.

• Free parking at the Coconino County Fair and easier entry.

Promotions and coupons are available every July.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will consider public comments and vote on proposed fees via a Zoom webinar at its regular meeting and public hearing on April 11 at 6:00 pm. The meeting agenda and link to the Zoom webinar are available at https://www.coconino.az.gov/1589/BOS-Video-Stream.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, producer of the Coconino County Fair, will also hold a public meeting prior to April 11 to solicit comments on the proposed fee changes. Dates for these meetings will be posted on Coconino County’s social media accounts and webpage.

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