Overview

• The City Council’s Committee for Labor and Economics voted on June 24 to extend the annual spring fair to three weeks in 2026.
• The festival will take place from April 17 to May 10, marking the 60th edition since its 1965 debut.
• A dedicated family day in the third week will offer discounted ride prices to lower barriers for households.
• Showmen will host a strolling day featuring free or low-cost entertainment to broaden affordability.
• Adjacent district committees reacted with mixed support, with some voting against further extension.