Countywide effort needed to improve the grounds

Fayette County Agricultural Society volunteers and Fair Board members are currently fundraising for much-needed renovations to the Floral Hall and Bandstand on the fairgrounds in West Union.

All proceeds from a Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, will benefit the Floral Hall. Serving will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dance Pavilion, located on the fairgrounds. Cost is a freewill offering.

In addition, anyone wishing to contribute funds or in-kind donations to the project may contact Floral Hall superintendent Terry Landgaard at (563) 379-3393. An immediate need of the Floral Hall is the replacement of windows.

Meanwhile, Fayette County Fair Board member Justin Steinlage is heading the effort to renovate the fairground’s Bandstand. Anyone wishing to contribute funds or in-kind donations to this project may contact Steinlage at (563) 518-0104.

The Fair Board is also in the process of planning a Turkey Trot Fun Run to be held at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. All proceeds will go toward the Bandstand renovations.  

Registration and other information will be published in the near future.