The Wyoming Oil and Gas Fair has announced that this year the event will be moved from Jackson to Casper.
Fair General Manager Dave Hutton says rising costs in Jackson was a major factor in the change of venue. But even with lower costs, Casper has fewer direct flights than Jackson, potentially making it more difficult for people to attend. Hutton says he does think this year’s turnout will be slightly lower in previous years.
"Not only the move, but the contributing factors, the low oil prices, and a lot of companies are laying people off. I think that is also a consideration," he says.
Still, Hutton says the response to moving the event to Casper has been positive, and that the event’s 121 booths have sold out.
The fair will be held September 16th and 17th at the Casper Events Center.