In this episode of Behind the Fence, we sit down with Brian Bullis, who served as the CEO/Manager of the Mariposa Fairgrounds for 21 years before retiring at the end of 2024.Brian shares stories from his time leading one of the most important community spaces in Mariposa County. We talk about the history of the Fairgrounds, the events hosted there each year, and the challenges that come with maintaining and operating a facility that serves so many different purposes.We also discuss the lesser-known role the Fairgrounds plays during major incidents, including serving as a base of operations during large wildfires.Behind the Fence is a local show focused on the people who shape our community.Follow the show to be notified when new conversations are released.