– Our Vision –
Phase #1: The Ross Exposition Center
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
The Expo Center will be a year-round facility, climate controlled, that can be configured into a variety of floor plans.
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
Competition size covered outdoor arena for shows and staging area for livestock events. Including multiple use flexible space.
Phase #3: Replace Beef Barn
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
Phase #3: Replace Beef Barn
Replace two current Junior Fair Beef buildings with new cattle barn.
– Our Plan Details –
Phase #1: The Ross Exposition Center
The Expo Center will be a year-round facility, climate controlled, that can be configured into a variety of floor plans. It can house weddings as well as sport competitions, exhibit animals or serve as a sale ring. This facility will also contain bathrooms, a warming kitchen , and other amenities.
- Currently, fairgrounds are fully utilized for only one week during the year.
- Expo Center will feature a modular layout, approximately 67,000 sq. ft., that will be available for community use year-round.
- It will also house a show ring, sale ring, bathrooms, showers, and a food prep area.
- Community-centered, Expo can be used for exhibitions, competitions, trade shows, community and sporting events. A variety of options from dinners to champions!
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena
- Competition size covered outdoor arena for shows and staging area for livestock events. Including multiple use flexible space.
- 32,000 sq ft horse arena.
- Major parking lot upgrades.
Phase #3: Replace Beef Barn
- New Beef Barn will be 16,000 sq. ft.
- Expanded wash rack and fitting area.
– Our Project Steps –
Construction is underway!
- Hired a construction manager, Larry Knoble, Professional Engineer, Integrated Construction Consultants, LLC.
- Ongoing work with survey team: Rafter A, Ltd.
- Hired Janotta and Herner as the construction company to design and build the new expo center and covered arena.
- Site work KMU Trucking and Excavating.
- Prepared site, including soil, utility, and other testing to accommodate new expo building.
- Building is ordered and scheduled to be delivered fall of 2024.
