Cook-off and cornhole at first fairground fundraiser

The Crook County Facilities Department is introducing an annual fundraiser to support its ongoing goal to make the fairground an enticing destination for events both familiar and new.

“It’s going to start building our pot of money for the future,” says Jasmyne Bryant, Event Coordinator.

“We’ve been going after grants for some of our fairground improvements and part of that is that we do have to match money.”

The proceeds from this fundraiser will kick-start a fund through which the department can continue its work to update and improve the fairground’s facilities.

“There’s going to be an annua...