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CONCORD — Plans have been made and fundraising has already started for a new exhibit hall and office building for the Dixon County Fairgrounds with hopes to have the building constructed for the 2025 season.
Dixon County Ag Society member Jason Fischer reported last week that the Board has received quotes for a 40’Wx120’Lx10’H Exhibit Hall with a 40’x20’ office space inside the building and that they have already received a few donations to move toward the project’s final stages and construction. This building will be replacing the old office building that was removed a couple years ago due to a mold issue in the building. The new building will be located on the west side of the grandstand where the old office was located.
“To date we have received a $100,000.00 grant from the Gardner Foundation, a $20,000.00 grant from the Dixon County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a $30,000.00 commitment from the county and we have raised a little over $17,000.00 doing a quilt raffle, as well as a gun and grocery raffle, and private donations,” said Fischer. So far, we have a total of roughly $167,000 from grants, private donations, and fund raisers.”
The Board estimates the new building with an updated quote by the time construction is ready, will be around $250,000, so there is room for donations, pledges or more assistance to come before the building can be completed.
A $25,000 grant from Farm Credit Services is also being sought, but have not heard anything back on it yet.
“Our initial projected cost was roughly $200,000, but that estimate was from about three years back, with the new updated costs the project will be closer to the $250,000 range. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. We plan to break ground in the spring of 2025, said Fisher.”
The Dixon County Ag Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 entity.
The donor levels are: Grand Champion $10,000+ Reserve Champion $5,000.00$9,999.99 Purple Ribbon $2,500.00-$4,999.99 Blue ribbon $1,000.00-$2,499.99 Red Ribbon $500.00-$999.99 White Ribbon up to $499.99 The Dixon County Ag Society is a non-profit 501© entity and can be used for charitable tax donations and deductions.
Anyone wishing to donate can contact a Board member or send their donation to: Dixon County Ag Society P.O. Box 6 Concord NE 68728
