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County staff details fairgrounds capital work and launches Grand Circle fundraiser
Summary
Staff described two fairgrounds projects (a grand stage and a heating/cooling upgrade) and reported the launch of a 'Grand Circle' fundraising drive with early sign-ups and a $240,000 fundraising target for the mainstage project.
County staff updated the board on two fairgrounds projects and announced a community fundraising drive called the "Grand Circle." Staff said the capital budget included an allocation for a grand stage project and that a separate heating-and-cooling upgrade was being planned for the user building.
Staff reported that 5 people had signed up for the first fundraising opportunity and that the campaign had already brought in close to $6,000 through a fee-free platform. "If it's successful, we'll raise $240,000 towards the mainstage project," staff said. The effort was described as an early fundraising push timed ahead of the county fair and farm days.
Staff said they were coordinating with media and project partners to highlight the capital work and that further opportunities to contribute would be rolled out if the initial response is promising.
