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Commission approves temporary burn‑ban exemption for Custer County Fair
Summary
The Custer County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary exemption from the county burn ban to allow multiple Custer County Fair events on Aug. 6–9, 2026, with fire suppression on site; officials said future exemption requests will be placed on regular agendas.
The Custer County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary exemption from the county burn ban to permit several Custer County Fair events scheduled for August 6–9, 2026. EMS Director Steve Esser presented the Fair Board's written request and read it aloud to the commission, noting that "Fire Suppression will be on site through the duration of the Custer County Fair" and that the Fair Board will comply with all requirements set forth in the exemption.
Commissioner Mark Hartman moved to approve the Custer County Fair Board Temporary Burn Ban Exemption; Commissioner Michael Busskohl seconded. The motion carried after a voice vote was recorded as "all aye." The exemption covers these events listed in the request: Fair Kickoff Supper (Aug. 6, 2026); BBQ Appreciation Dinner (Aug. 7, 2026); Blazin' Barnyard BBQ Pitmaster Competition (Aug. 8–9, 2026); and the Pancake Breakfast (Aug. 9, 2026).
After the vote, Esser and commissioners discussed how the county will handle future exemption requests. Esser said future requests will be placed on regular commission agendas for consideration. Commissioners also briefly discussed the use of pellet stoves and grills during the ban and noted Esser had observed a reduction in calls regarding burn‑ban violations since the ban began.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 AM after a motion by Commissioner Michael Busskohl, seconded by Commissioner Mark Hartman. The board set its next meeting for 8:00 AM on Aug. 12, 2026, in the Commissioners' Room at the Custer County Courthouse.
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