Colvin advises people to think of their pets safety and comfort and leave them home in the shade or air conditioning. When you are two feet tall or less, the heat of the sidewalk and no breeze is unbearable. Fair CEO Marion Lucas, a pet owner himself, says the new rule is in both the pets and general public s best interest. It s just not fair to pets to subject them to heat and crowds. And it s not fair to humans to allow any unnecessary animal-related risk.
All owners are legally responsible for cleaning up and disposing of pets waste.
Free public parking will be available in the Fair s North Lot, while gates will be open for walk-in traffic only. No admission will be charged on these days. Only vehicles belonging to vendors, exhibitors and media with proper gate credentials will be permitted on the inner grounds. During that time some food and beverage vendors will be open for business, but no beer or wine cooler sales will be allowed after 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, until the Fair opens on Thursday. Officials say last year both measures succeeded in increasing public safety, as well as helping vendors and exhibitors in set-up preparations.