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County approves temporary beer garden at fairgrounds grandstand for July 12 fundraiser
Summary
The county agreed to let the fair board run a supervised beer garden at the grandstand on July 12 as part of an after-harvest concert to raise funds for livestock-area repairs; organizers must obtain state ABC licensing and provide security plans.
Fair board members asked the county for permission to host a supervised beer garden at the fairgrounds grandstand during an after-harvest concert planned for July 12. Organizers said proceeds will fund drainage and upkeep in the livestock area, and that they plan wristbands, monitored access and a hog roast to accompany the concert.
Nut graf: Fair board representatives told the commission the event is separate from the fair and will not overlap with amusement rides or camping; they said the money raised would be earmarked for repairs and maintenance of the main building and livestock areas. Organizers said they will apply for a temporary liquor license through the state Alcoholic Beverage Control process and will arrange private security rather than relying on county deputies.
At the meeting, the fair representatives described steps taken to minimize overlap with other community events and to avoid exposing youngsters to alcohol, saying the event will be held before the county fair and in the grandstand area only. They asked for the county’s formal approval so they could proceed with the ABC temporary-license application. A motion to allow the beer garden on July 12 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Ending: Organizers said they will move forward with the ABC application and security planning and thanked the commission for the approval; county officials directed staff to provide guidance on licensing requirements and public-safety planning as requested by the fair board.
