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We are currently in the process of building a new barn at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds!   We have exceeded our goal of $400,000!  The more we go "above and beyond" the better the facilities/updates we will have!  Additional money raised will still go towards the Junior Fair Improvement Fund; permitting us to have nicer facilities!  Thanks to all those who have contributed!  Keep up the good work! 

We broke ground!  This event happened Friday, April 4, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.  You may check out the article written prior to the event at:

http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008803300320 and also the article written after the event at:http://www.fairfieldtownecrier.com/.  See below for photographs of the building process!

Fairfield County Farm Bureau donated $50,000 and will share naming rights with Ed Sands Foundation of Baltimore who also matched $50,000.  Feeder Creek Veterinary Services kicked off the campaign by donating $25,000 during the fair.  Thank you for your generosity! 

Barn Naming Donors
Above: Donors who will have naming rights to the buildings include Fairfield County Farm Bureau, Ed Sands Foundation of Baltimore, and Feeder Creek Veterinary Service.  Thank you to these sponsors for their generous contribution!!
 
Senior Fair Board Barn Raising Committee
Above: Senior Fair Board members who allowed this construction to happen!  (Along with donating $200,000 on their own!)  Above: Barn Raising Committee members who put many hours into making this dream a reality
   
Group Photo Part 1 Ground Breaking Group Photo Part 2 At Barn Raising
Above: Junior Fair Exhibitors who attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony.  (Exhibitors, Junior Fair Board Members and Livestock Queens & Representatives) Above: Community Members who attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony (Senior Fair Board, Commissioner Shupe, Donors, Mayor Smith, and Builder Steve Eversole)
   
Barn 4_5 Barn 4_5

Above: Pictures of the site where the new building will be located (taken April 5, 2008)

Congratulations to Eversole Builders who are working on the project!

The Plan & Benefits of a New Building  What is happening and the benefits of a new building

The Barn Layout The current fairgrounds layout and how things will be changed in addition to phone numbers of committee members in case there are questions. 

Donation Options and Form for Contributing  Options to check out and choose what works the best for you!  The form gives the information of how to make a contribution. 

Brochure to Print out to distribute to others (print front to back)  If you know someone who would like the brochure, please share it with him/her! 


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Updated: April, 2008