February 6, 2026 4:00 a.m. 

The Douglas County Fair has been recognized with 6 achievement awards for 2025 by the Western Fairs Association.

A fairgrounds release said in all, the fair received 2 first-place honors, 2 second-place honors and 2 third-place honors.

The WFA sponsors annual awards programs to recognize excellence in the areas of competitive exhibits, communications and agriculture, and to share successful ideas and programs with other fairs throughout the organization. More than 150 fairs throughout the western U.S. and Canada are eligible to participate in this prestigious awards program.

Fairgrounds Complex Director Ciera Keith said, “We are honored to be recognized once again by the Western Fairs Association for our excellence and innovation”. Keith said, “It takes a great team and a great community, and we share these honors with them”.

The Douglas County Fair received honors in these categories:

*Food & Beverage Photo – 1st place

*Radio Ad – 1st place

*Television Ad – 2nd place

*Dougy’s 60th Birthday Celebration – 2nd place

*Fair Logo – 3rd place

*Fair Advertising Poster – 3rd place

President and CEO of the Western Fairs Association Sarah Cummings said, “The Douglas County Fair achieved outstanding success in our annual Achievement Awards program. We are delighted to have the Douglas County Fair as a valued member of the Western Fairs Association and are incredibly proud of their exceptional accomplishments”

This year’s Douglas County Fair will be held August 5th through 8th. The theme will be “Fair Fun & Freedom”. For more information on the fair, go to: www.douglasfairgrounds.com