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Mathison Music Festival asks Graham County for $500 and reduced fairground fees to support February event
Summary
Representatives of the Mathison Music Foundation asked the Graham County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 7 for a $500 county donation, reduced fairground rental fees and a budget earmark for 2026 to support a three-day music festival Feb. 14–16.
During the public-comment portion of the Graham County Board of Supervisors meeting, Brianna (presented as Bridal Deresha) of the Mathison Music Foundation asked the board for financial and in-kind support for the foundation’s Feb. 14–16 music festival.
The foundation requested a one-time county donation of $500 to cover essential expenses; a reduction of the fairground rental fee from $2,225 to $1,000 for use of the agriculture building, concession stand, tables/chairs and stage; and that the county apply the organization’s existing $500 deposit toward the 2026 event. The foundation said it has contracted about 10 bands and more than 40 musicians, including student-performance components and educational workshops supported by United Way sponsorships. The foundation also said vendors and out-of-town attendees would pay RV overnight fees ($25 per night) and that the event supports local tourism and business.
The request was presented as a public comment; the board did not take a vote on the funding request during the meeting. Supervisors thanked the speaker and noted the county previously provided a community-based organization allocation for the event.
The foundation also asked the board to consider an earmark in next year’s budget to support the 2026 festival but did not present a specific dollar figure for an ongoing allocation.
