Fair board to host a beer tent during County Fair

The Boone County Board of Supervisors passed a motion this week that allows the Boone County Fair Board to sell alcohol after 4:00 p.m. during the annual Boone County Fair. The Fair Board is excited about this new opportunity. Fair Board Manager Ashley Fitzgerald explains, “For several years now, members of the public have been asking for a beer garden during the fair so they could enjoy a drink while watching the grandstand shows or concerts. We are excited to move forward with this new opportunity for the Fair.”

Before the Supervisors’ decision was made, the Fair Board outlined a specific plan for alcohol sales.  The plan included security measures to ensure the safety of fairgoers, especially the 4-H and FFA youth that participate in the Fair.  

• Alcohol sales and consumption will be limited to three secure areas on the fairgrounds: the pit area of the grandstand, one portion of the main area of the grandstand, and an area by the Leonard Good stage where concerts take place.  

• Sales will only take place one half hour before the show begins, and will conclude approximately one half hour before the show ends, or by 11:30am (whichever comes first).  

• Additionally, the Fair Board plans to hire off-duty officers to patrol during alcohol sales times providing security in addition to the regular night security patrol at the Fairgrounds.

 

Read more in the March 29 issue of The Ogden Reporter.

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