Organizers of the contentious PG-rated drag show planned for May 20 as part of the “Halfway to Halloween” event at the Porter County Expo Center have dropped the show from their event citing safety concerns after they, their vendors, and staff at the Expo Center received threats via email and voicemail.
Since 1985, the Fair Board has pumped more than $4 million into fairgrounds improvements without using taxpayer dollars, Porter County Fair Manager David Bagnall said.
Since 1985, the Fair Board has pumped more than $4 million into fairgrounds improvements without using taxpayer dollars, Porter County Fair Manager David Bagnall said.
The pandemic has hit the hospitality industry hard, which is another challenge for the agency’s 2022 budget. Fewer people staying in hotels means less revenue for the self-funded agency.