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Fair association signs new lease with county

BY THE TRI-CITY HERALD
Published: Feb. 2, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. PST — Updated: Feb. 1, 2013 at 10:36 p.m. PST
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The Benton Franklin Fair Association signed a six-month agreement with Benton County commissioners Thursday to lease a portion of the Benton County Fairgrounds.

The fair association will pay $1,600 a month under the agreement approved by commissionersfor the Sundowns building, race track, horse barns, 4-H arena and RV parking lot, which can be rented separately.

This opens the door to horse racing and other equine events and could lead to the nonprofit taking a greater role in managing the grounds.

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