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Board approves rodeo campout and limited alcohol-sale permissions pending state permits and security
Summary
Supervisors approved an April campout and rodeo events at the county expo/convention venue and agreed to permit the sale (not general public-serving), contingent on temporary state alcohol permits and county security arrangements; organizers were urged to secure licensing and coordinate logistics.
Organizers of the Green Beer Heritage Rodeo told the Washington County Board of Supervisors they plan a campout on April 3 and a two-day rodeo event at the county expo/convention center. The board approved camping on county grounds, granted permission for certain on-site alcohol sales and urged organizers to obtain temporary state permits and provide security.
Event representatives said the campout and rodeo will support a local cancer-awareness foundation and that fundraising and meet-and-greet activities are planned. Supervisors stressed the county cannot condone unlawful on-premises alcohol serving without proper licensing; organizers confirmed they will apply for state temporary permits and follow county direction on security and bathroom access.
Supervisor Gordon moved to approve the campout and related logistical requests; the motion passed after a second. On the alcohol question, supervisors voted to allow organizers to sell alcoholic beverages provided they secure the appropriate temporary permit from the state and meet county security requirements.
Details the board recorded: the expo/arena will be used for camping and rodeo activities; organizers must ensure porta-potty access or facility access by arrangement and provide security for events that include alcohol sales. Supervisors also encouraged organizers to coordinate a scheduled meet-and-greet on Friday night with local hosts at Harlow's Casino Resort and Spa.
Next steps: organizers must secure state temporary permits, confirm security plans with county sheriff or contracted guards, and present any remaining documentation to the county clerk.
