Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners

Notice of 150/250 Planning Committee Meeting to Be Held

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 12:30 PM

VIP Clubhouse, Colorado State Fairgrounds  - 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

Call-in Option (Google Meet):  +1 513-818-0922‬         PIN: ‪520 469 543‬#

Agenda

A.  Call to Order & Attendance

B.  Committee Chair's Remarks

C.  Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

D.  Committee Process

1. High-level overview of Statewide 150/250 initiatives
2. Committee Concept paper review
3. Introduce SMEs
4. Role of Subcommittee
5. Visioning & Goal Setting

1. BHAG goals

• Leverage Capital Campaign
• Align with County Fairs
• Design fair concepts that can be carried forward beyond 150/250
• 750,000 visitors to 2026 State Fair (125%) per Governor
• Creature comforts (comfort/enjoyable)

1. 2026 Fair theme

6. Upcoming Meeting Dates

June 23, 2025 @ 10am

July 16, 2025 @ 10am

7. Logistics & Operational Plan brainstorming (as time permits)

1. Safety & Security - emergency response preparedness
2. Technology Enhancement
3. Creature comforts / enhanced infrastructure (restrooms, seating, shade)
4. Increased parking / shuttle services
5. Funding needs

8. Other

E.  Board Meeting Evaluation

1. What worked really well at this meeting?
2. What could we have done to make it more productive?

F. Adjourn