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Winnebago County approves courthouse parking lot use for Puckerbrush July festival
Summary
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved use of the courthouse parking lot for the Puckerbrush entertainment and beverage garden on July 17–18, 2026 after a request from the Chamber of Commerce.
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 24 approved a request to use the county courthouse parking lot for the Puckerbrush entertainment and beverage garden on July 17 and 18, 2026.
Zarren Egesdal, identified in the minutes as a member of the Chamber of Commerce board, presented the request. Supervisor Durby moved to approve the use of the courthouse parking lot; Supervisor Smith seconded the motion. The board’s minutes record “All voted aye. Motion carried.”
Why it matters: the approval allows a community festival to use county property and signals county support for the Chamber event, subject to any event permitting or safety requirements not detailed in the minutes.
What the record shows: the transcript includes only the request and the board’s approval; no conditions, permit details or fees are recorded in the excerpt and therefore are not reported here.
Next steps: the event is scheduled for July 17–18, 2026; any operational details or permits would be handled by event organizers and county staff as required.
