THE VAN WERT COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SAYS IT HAS COMPLETED A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE OF THE VAN WERT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

THE SOCIETY SAYS THE STUDY WAS DONE WITH CRAMER AND ASSOCIATES AND LOOKED AT THE COMMUNITY’S READINESS TO SUPPORT A MAJOR INVESTMENT IN THE HISTORIC FAIRGROUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL FOR POSSIBLE EXPANSION EFFORTS. OFFICIALS SAY THE GOAL IS TO MODERNIZE FACILITIES, IMPROVE YEAR ROUND USABILITY, AND HELP PRESERVE THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE SOCIETY SAYS THE STUDY INCLUDED CONVERSATIONS WITH FAMILIES, STAKEHOLDERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GAUGE SUPPORT.

CRAMER AND ASSOCIATES PRESENTED ITS REPORT DURING A SPECIAL FAIR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 5TH, AND A COMMITTEE WAS APPOINTED FEBRUARY 18TH TO OVERSEE NEXT STEPS.