Richland County Fair Committee members reported substantial progress on grounds, building and event logistics for the upcoming fair.

Committee members said crews replaced light bulbs, confirmed building functionality, and received five loads of wood chips and two loads of sawdust. The county arranged permanent posts for a clearly marked handicap parking area and cleared the track area for carnival and demolition derby setup.

Event logistics: the demo derby will set blocks on specified north and south track areas on Saturday; derby operators will regulate pit area access. The lumberjack show is bringing a 10,000‑gallon pool for log‑rolling; county staff and local fire and highway tanker trucks will help fill and manage the pool to avoid water damage to the derby area.

Safety and facilities: committee members decided not to reinstall several deteriorated box fans previously used in exhibition buildings, citing mechanical deterioration and a potential fire risk. Staff said many vendors bring their own fans and that the units were little used in recent years.

Emergency planning: staff will issue radios to volunteers and use barricades and controlled entry points to manage major incidents such as a missing child. Deputies will be on site during the event and first‑aid supplies will be staged in the fair office; community EMS providers can be contacted if needed.

No vote was taken; members said remaining setup work will continue through the week before the fair.