The shelter that stood at the Grant City park since its construction by the Grant Lions Club in 1979, has found a new home next to the Lion’s Shelter at the Perkins County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds can always benefit from more shaded area and the shelter was in need of relocation due to the new pool being built at the park.
Several fair board members were busy setting poles and pouring in the concrete for the “new” shelter at the fairgrounds on Monday.
Fair grounds new home for Lions shelter from Grant Park
Although the 2020 fair will play out a bit different than in years past, the fair board and 4-H council have both been busy working and planning this modified event.
Work has continued at the Perkins County Fair Grounds with the newest addition being the Lion’s Shelter that was relocated from the Grant City Park.
The Lion’s shelter that was built in 1979 by the Grant Lions Club and located at the north east end of the park, was at risk of being torn down, as it was at the new pool location, and the fair board was happy to give it a new home.
Gary Talich, a Grant Lion for 35 years said “If it had to go, I’m glad the fair board latched on to it. I think it’ll work good for them down there.”
Monday, the fair board finished setting the poles and got the concrete poured around them.
“All this shade this is providing already is great,” Fair Board President Darren Jensen said, “We are all really going to benefit from this new structure.”
Also under construction currently at the fairgrounds are the new transformers and underground wires being installed by Midwest Electric. Later, Potts Electric will add the pedestals that will supply power to the north side of the grounds for RV use.
This would be a change from having campers and trailers parked on the west side of the sale barn, and would hopefully improve the parking on that end of the fairgrounds.
This will also cut down on the power pull to campers and generators to allow the 4-H kids to work on and with their animals with no power issues, as has been a bit of a problem in the past.
These changes won’t necessarily go into affect until next year as this year’s fair will be 4-H only and animals will be brought to the grounds on the show day, ready to show, and go home after.
No animals will be staying on the premises this year.
A tentative fair schedule has been released for 4-H events and the following may be subject to some changes. There will be no dog show this year.
4-H SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 15
4-H Clothing Construction/Style Review Judging at the Perkins County Dance Hall.
• Items for construction only - drop off 8-9 a.m.
• Style review by appointment starting at 9 a.m.
Monday July 20
4-H Horse Show at the Perkins County Fairgrounds Arena.
• 7:30 a.m. Show registration
• 8 a.m. Show
Tuesday July 21
4-H Poultry/Rabbit Show in the Perkins County Arena
• 1 p.m. Show registration
• 1:30 p.m. Show
4-H Public Style Review
• Come dressed and ready to style 10 minutes prior to show
• 5:30 p.m. Show
4-H Static Exhibit Drop Off at the Perkins County Dance Hall (entry tags must be attached to exhibits)
• 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22
4-H Static Exhibit Drop Off at the Perkins County Dance Hall.
• 8-9 a.m. (no exhibits after 9 a.m.)
• Judging begins at 9 a.m.
• Pick up judged exhibits 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 23
4-H Swine Show
• 6 a.m. Weigh, break classes, show, livestock photos, go home.
Friday, July 24
4-H Beef Show
• 6 a.m. Weigh, break classes, show, livestock photos, go home.
Saturday, July 25
4-H Awards (TBD)
• 12:30 p.m.
4-H Livestock Auction
• 3 p.m. in the Perkins County Dance Hall.