While it was surprising to hear the Douglas County Fair will have one less day of fun this August, the decision to shorten the run is a good one. Fairgrounds Manager Harold Phillips deserves credit for looking ahead. He didn’t wait for decline or dissatisfaction with the fair, but he recognized an opportunity. If Douglas County follows the trends of other county fairs that have eliminated a day or two, revenues and attendance may hold steady. That means a successful fair would come at a lower cost. Maximizing the revenue from the fair is important because the fairgrounds must be …