About the Platte County Fair Board:
The Platte County Fair Board is five-person board appointed by the Commissioners. This board is tasked with managing the fair grounds and organizing the annual County Fair. These board members serve a five-year term without compensation. The Platte County Fair Board meets at 6:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of each month. In order to be on the agenda to speak to the board please see the contact information below.
For more information please read the Fair Board By-Laws or visit their website.
Fair 2022:
The Platte County Fair will be held the week of July 29th through August 6th, 2022.
Fair Grounds location:
The Platte County Fair Grounds are located at 59 Antelope Gap Road, Wheatland, WY 82201. There are a number of facilities at the fair grounds including the 4-H Building, which serves a number of purposes.
Contact Information:
Board Members:
Erik Eddington, Chairman
Term expires 12/31/2022
Beth Douglas, Vice-Chair
Term expires: 12/31/2024
Shawn Rupert
Term expires: 12/31/2025
Poston Anderson
Term expires: 12/31/2023
Jason Griffin
Term expires: 12/31/2026
Current Budget Information:
The Fair Board's budget is approved by the Board of Platte County Commissioners. They are funded with a portion of the County's mill levy and from revenue generated through fair activities. To see their budget please visit the County Budget web page.
Meeting Minutes:
For board minutes please contact the Fair Board office by calling (307)322-9504.
Serving on the Board:
If you are interested in serving on the Fair Board please complete this Board Position Application and return it to the County Clerk's Office by mailing it to PO Box 728, Wheatland, WY 82201; or by emailing the completed application to pcclerk@plattecountywyoming.com.