Fiscal Court approves $1,000 Kentucky Monthly ad to promote Germantown Fair

The Mason County Fiscal Court voted to approve a $1,000 full‑page advertisement in Kentucky Monthly to highlight the Germantown Fair, the court's presiding official announced at the May 29 special call meeting.

Introducing the item as new business, the presiding official said the county already provides $5,000 annually in tourism support and that this one‑time $1,000 ad would give the Germantown Fair statewide exposure. He stated, “the expense would be a thousand bucks, dollars 1 thousand for the ad that would highlight the Germantown Fair, for Mason County.” Commissioners discussed whether a single fair ad would produce significant tourism benefit and noted limitations because of how the fair is owned and managed; Tourism Director Bailey had brought the proposal to the court (Bailey was referenced in the discussion).

A motion to approve the $1,000 expenditure was made and seconded. The clerk called roll: Commissioners McKay, O'Hearn and Frayn and Judge McNeil each answered yes; the motion passed.

Next steps: the county will proceed with the advertisement purchase and the tourism office will assist with design and local marketing support as discussed at the meeting.