Almost 300,000 people visited The Great Frederick Fair, with only a handful of minor problems. Overall, police and fair officials declared the 145th annual event a success.Frederick police Chief Kim Dine said he wasn't aware of any major issues and his officers worked hard to control traffic and provide security. J.R. Ramsburg Jr., fair board president, said he doesn't believe fairgoers filed as many complaints this year as in years past. "They're creating a little mini-city within the city," he said of the fair crowd. Both officials said the traffic was heavy, but moved smoothly. Police said only one arrest was made. Officers were briefed on the fair's layout before patrolling the area, Dine said, in case anything were to happen. Frederick police helped find missing people and children, Dine said. Police were called for noise complaints during the tractor and truck pull Sept. 17, which could be heard across town until about 10:30 p.m. Fair officials said they are allowed to exceed acceptable noise levels during that time. Ramsburg believes everyone worked together to make one of the best fairs thus far, he said. Becky Brashear, executive assistant of the fair, agreed that everyone's hard work paid off. Planning for the event begins five years out in order to make it a success, she said. Fair workers started taking down rides and equipment Saturday night after the gates closed. Brashear said all remnants from the fair should be removed by today "It truly was a team effort," she said.
|
