There were 42 vendors selling everything from biscotti to beauty products, blankets to trinkets, specialized masks for those who wanted to comply to the mask mandate and even an engraver that could personally add an inscription your gun or your jewelry.
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WHEATLAND– A gubernatorial mask-mandate was handed down to “knuckleheads” throughout the state of Wyoming with restrictions as to large gatherings. It didn’t stop the large holiday gathering in Platte County.
MB Rafter quarter horse arena and event center and Arena BBQ didn’t thumb it’s nose at the mandate, nor did it skirt the issue. It simply met the requirements of a very large venue that was both hosting crowds indoors and outdoors.
The question whether it was right or wrong or whether people should have been taken to task because of the decision is a moot point at this juncture as the event went on without a hitch and without conflict, inviting people who wanted to be a part of the holiday celebration.
Myrle and Birgit Ingle started preparing the arena a week ahead of time, getting the arena prepped and ready, getting the vendors organized, shopping for the foodstuffs and making sure everything was running smoothly.