(KNZA)--This year's annual Brown County Fair Spotlight Auction was a big success, raising $17,846. That's nearly $2,100 more than last year.
The Spotlight Auction was broadcast Monday and Tuesday evenings over KNZA 103.9 FM, with bids taken by phone.
More than 330 items, mostly donated by area businesses, were auctioned off during the two nights, bringing 80 percent of retail value.
Proceeds from the auction will be used for operations of the 2023 Brown County Fair to be held July 8-14 at the fairgrounds in Horton.
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