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Help Us Complete a Legacy – Support the Final Phase of Our Building Project
We are reaching out to ask for your help in completing a project that means so much to our community. As the exterior of our building nears completion, we now look to finish the interior — including restrooms and essential rooms — so the space can fully serve its intended purpose.
Over the last 18 months, rising costs and changes to building codes have significantly impacted our original budget. Despite careful planning and effort, we are now facing a funding gap that prevents us from completing the project.
This building is more than just bricks and mortar — it represents a legacy. Charles and Jean Call dedicated themselves to establishing these grounds and nurturing our shared commitment to education and the development of our youth. Completing this building is a way to honor their memory and carry forward the values they championed.
We kindly ask you to consider making a donation. Every contribution brings us one step closer to opening our doors and fulfilling the vision set forth by those who came before us.
Together, we can complete this project and continue building a future rooted in purpose, education, and community.
Thank you for your support. DONATE
If you wish to donate over $10,000 please email our office for more information at summitcofair2@gmail.com
In 1957, the Summit County Agricultural Society was re-organized under the leadership of the Society’s President. Charles Call worked with the Summit County Commissioners to lease, to the Society 5 acres of land in Tallmadge. The Agricultural Society’s main purpose was to promote Summit County youth and their activities. On this site, Charles and Jean worked hard to build the foundation of the Society to grow, educate and always be a place for youth to learn and the community to enjoy. They donated the funds for the first building to be placed here. On this site, they along with society members and the Darrow Street Grange raised money through serving dinners at the fair to keep building and improving the grounds. They laid the foundation of our journey and growth and the Society is grateful and proud to call Charles and Jean founding members.
