Aitkin County Fair to run as scheduled even after damage, plans for future

The Aitkin County Fair is making the most out of a damaging situation with severe weather taking out buildings on the Fairgrounds back in late April.

We spoke with Aitkin County Fair Board member Kirk Peysar about the straight line winds that leveled a major exhibition building despite neighboring buildings taking little damage.

With damage sustained to buildings that normally see good foot traffic throughout the 4 days of the Aitkin County Fair.

With clean up from storm damage wrapping up as the Aitkin County Fair is just over a month away, Peysar and the Fair Board are exploring all possibilities in adding temporary spaces.

Peysar also mentioned where there is loss, there is opportunity for future events.

The Aitkin County Fair will take place as scheduled July 6-9 in Aitkin. Our full conversation with Kirk Peysar is available in its entirety on the Wake The Lakes page at www.rjbroadcasting.com.