Building New Relationships - One Brick at a Time
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Goal $ 275,000.00
Current $ 31,978.80
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The Summit County Agricultural Society organized November 14, 1849. The first Summit County Fair was held downtown Akron on October 2 and 3, 1850. Since it was so successful it needed larger locations and moved around for many years until 1957. In 1957, the Summit County Agricultural Society was re-organized under the leadership of President, Charles Call. The Society’s main purpose was to promote the Summit County youth and their activities. At this time, the Summit County Commissioners leased to the Society 5 acres of the Summit County Home property located in Tallmadge. When the “Summit County Junior Fair” opened for three days, August 15-17, 1957, the Society was the proud owner of two buildings and a lot of hopes and dreams for the future. With the dedication of many hard working volunteers by 1970, the Summit County Fair was labeled “The Biggest Little Fair in Ohio”. Over the years, the fair has grown and we currently have 66 acres. The success and hard work of the many volunteers over the past 61 years is clearly shown in the improvements and additions to the fairgrounds. As we look to the next century and continue working towards being a “state of the art” facility, we are dedicated to the idea of educating and keeping our agricultural roots alive. We are proud of our past and will continue to strive into the future. The Society prides itself in being part of the community and during the year, we house many 4-H club meetings, clinics, community meetings and functions. We allow the county 4-H clubs and safety forces for training use our facility at no cost and we heavily discount our facilities for community organizations. One of the original buildings built on the grounds by the society is beyond repair and has not been used in over 10 years. The building will be torn down and in its place we are building a new building will be used for 4-H and Community clubs to hold meetings, community service projects, clinics, demonstrations and learning opportunities. At the annual county fair it will be used to house 4-H and Open Rabbit & Cavy. During the fair, 4-Hers use this week also to educate the public on proper handling and care of the animals and answering questions. From November till end of March since there will not be heat in the building it will be used for winter storage. The cost for a 16x60x130 energy efficiency pole barn building will cost approximately $275,000. The Summit County Fairgrounds is a not for profit 501c3 organization run by a board of directors and thousands of volunteer hours. Businesses that support the Summit County Fairgrounds are supported by our fair goers and by the people that attend events during the year. From large to small, our sponsors care about the community. If you take into consideration all of our annual events (private and public) in addition to the annual fair, your company’s information would be seen by approximately 300,000 visitors per year. (Fair week brings in 40,000-60,000 on it’s own) The Summit County Fairgrounds is interested in building relationships within our community and highly value the commitment of our sponsors and donors. Our success lies heavily on generous donations from companies and individuals in our community. I thank you for your part in making the Summit County Fairgrounds a success.
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Cathy Cunningham
Call's Farm
Theresa Call
Adell Walters
Sid French
Cochran Family
Jack Shuman
Sid French
Susie Bush - Bush Concessions
Pat Bush - Bush Concessions
Bill & Leeanne Bush Bush Concessions
Kurt Otterbacher Otterbacher Concessions
Tyler Lisko
JZ's Wildbunch
Summit Sizzlers
Trottas Power Washing, Inc
Brandt Family
Jackie Krieger
Rubber City Kennel Club
Scott and Lessa Hileman
Summit Sizzles 4-H Club
Beard in the Barnyard
Holiday Mart Vendors
Hutch Bunch 4-H Club
Summit Shooting Sports 4-H Club
Rough Riders 4-H Club
Debbie Hookway
Rubber City Kennel Club
Scott and Leesa Hileman
Robert Benson
In Memory of Curt Low
Loudin Family
Haddad Family
Knisely Family
Blon Family
Pat & Bob
Cliffard Hissem
In Memory of Charles E Call and Jean Call
Ohio Fair Managers
Rod & Rhonda Arter
Wyandot County Agricultural Society
Amanda Sines
Julie Kinsman
Charles and Janice Brust
Sarah Call
Stuart and Patricia Neal
Jeff and Jan Call
Edward and JoAnne Call
Elden Workinger
Summit County Fair Bureau
Ohio Harness Horseman
Graf Growers
Robert Benson
Cliffard Hissem
Amanda Sines
Asland County Fair
Paul and Pam Harris
Robert Buxton
Kissel Family Amusements
Joan Lee Orford
Cochran Family
McCreight Family
Paul and Carol Oechle
Burbach Family
Drew Bates Family
Lori and Mat Frieling
Lisko Family
Stuart and Pat Neal
Hazel Broughton
Concession By Cox
Summit County Farm Bureau
Richard and Judy Parker
Larry and Arlene Thompson
Don and Dee Nelson
Mark and Kaye Julian
CAR RAFFLE
Sid French
Rough Riders 4-H
Howard and Theresa Call
Summit Shooting Sports 4-H
Hutch Bunch
Richard Storey
Debbie Hookway
Hawsman Family
Diana & John Cochran
Megan Cochran
Lindsey Parker
Kelsey Sedlak
JZs Wildbunch
BC Wranglers
Trailblazers II
Jr. Leaders
Jina Clay
Taylor Haun
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