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Board approves Make‑A‑Wish special‑event permit for June 13 Wish Ride at Anderson Farms
Summary
The Weld County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a special event permit for the Make‑A‑Wish Wish Ride on June 13 at Anderson Farms (Erie). Make‑A‑Wish representatives described the event's fundraiser role and cited the average cost to fulfill a wish in Colorado (~$7,500).
The Weld County Board of Commissioners on June 1 approved a special event permit allowing the sale of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors for on‑premises consumption during the Make‑A‑Wish Wish Ride scheduled June 13, 2026, at Anderson Farms (6728 County Road 3.25, Erie).
Matt Conray, assistant county attorney, described the application as a routine special event permit for the Make‑A‑Wish Wish Ride and said staff recommended approval (SEG 1231-1243). Tabitha Keagle of the Wish Ride of Colorado described event history (the ride’s multi‑decade run), gave examples of recent wishes the ride helped fund, and said Colorado’s average cost to fulfill a wish is about $7,500 after donated travel and lodging discounts (SEG 1247-1296).
The item was a public hearing; no public comments were offered at the hearing portion and the board moved, seconded and approved the permit unanimously (SEG 1324-1336).
What’s next: Make‑A‑Wish will operate the event under the permit conditions and county staff will coordinate any final event logistics and compliance checks prior to the June 13 event.
