b. Presentation by Carrie Ray with Sumter Fair Association

Tourist Development Council · 2026-07-07 · agenda_item

The Sumter County Tourist Development Council is considering a generalized tourism plan that includes significant improvements to the Sumter County Fairgrounds. This plan proposes allocating up to 20% of funding for website improvements and advertising, 10% for social media promotion, 40% for enhancing fairgrounds facilities to boost tourism capacity, and 30% for other capital improvements at tourist attractions that also increase capacity. The plan is currently under review, with staff preparing a draft for the next meeting. This project is expected to involve site clearing and grading, construction, and potentially utility work at the fairgrounds and other attractions. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, site preparation, and digital marketing could find opportunities by engaging early before final plans and bids are established.