The Vacaville Reporter ran an editorial Sunday about the long-term vision of the Solano County Fair as it relates to the county fair grounds in Vallejo, near Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
The Solano360 Project calls for a revitalization that 149-acre property in Vallejo, but the editorial says it’s “reasonable to question why there hasn't been more of an effort to join the Solano County Fair with the Dixon May Fair and relocate both to a more central Solano property.”
Considering the fact that Dixon is the eastern-most point of Solano County on I-80, the presumption here is that the Dixon May Fair would move west, toward the center of the county.
That would mean it wouldn’t take place in Dixon, and since the Solano County Fair is held at the end of the summer, it possibly wouldn't take place in the month of May, either. But that's not the current plan.
“Without a private offer or alternative vision, or any expressed desire between the two fairs to join forces, supervisors can only work with what they've got,” continues the editorial. “In this case, the plan that is headed their way seems like a reasonable, long-term proposal that could stimulate the economy for both the city of Vallejo and Solano County as a whole.”
What do you think about the suggestion that the two fairs could merge and happen at a "more central Solano property?"
I will stand against any move to sell or transfer the land for any purpose other than to benefit Dixon families in their pursuit of outdoor entertainment and enjoyment.
Ummm, NO THANK YOU.
It's essentially saying that someone had a bad idea that no one is supporting. I'd not give an idea like this any press if I were a writer for the Patch. Let's hear stories on how we ARE trying to generate more revenue for our town, restaurants, small businesses, etc.
I think this is a good example of people who have little “glue” in the town getting involved with a surreptitious plan of their own. Note: You are more than welcome to embrace, participate and contribute but please don’t try to take it away. Be forewarned of the backlash that will envelope and overtake you and your treacherous plans if you try. Written with a sharp pen and tongue in check, sort of.
In a Nutshell. I agree with Gary, if you don't like the Fair, Don't Go. It's ours and you can't have it without a huge fight. I volunteer there every year so I do have a vested interest.