Ross County Fair Board Unveils $4 Million Plan For New Event Center

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(Chillicothe) – The Ross County Fair Board is announcing plans for a new commercial event center, according to their website. The proposed 20,000 square feet building would cost approximately $4 million and replace the existing building that was constructed in 1945.

The following is a list of how the new facility could be used:
• Ross Co. Fair Commercial Building
• RV / Boat Shows
• Sm / Lg Equipment Shows
• Home & Garden Shows
• Weddings / Receptions
• Corporate Meetings for Businesses
• Christmas Parties
• Concerts with Portable Stage
• Bridal Showers/Baby Showers
• Church Revivals
• Reunions
• Dog Shows
• ATV / Bike Shows
• Camper Shows

“We are so happy to be able to offer a beautiful air conditioned/heated facility with nice windows, porch and a large entrance! We will have a kitchen area for caterers with warming ovens and nice islands for preparing food. There will be dressing rooms and restrooms. We will have the capability to separate the large area into smaller rooms. We know this facility is needed in our community and we are also blessed with 1,493 campsites for people to stay during an event! This building will be seen by 86,000+ people during the Ross County Fair. Therefore, we are seeking partnerships to fund the development of this fabulous facility, that will serve many people for years to come! The cost of the new building will be approximately $4,000,000 and the size will be around 20,000 sq. ft. It will be a single story facility holding between 450-500 people. The event center will be utilized all year round. The cost can change between now and the construction date between 2023-2024 due to cost and availability of materials.”

The Ross County Fairboard website also provided sponsorship opportunities, which go as follows:
*Partnership – $1,000,000 – Naming rights, 2 Free Rentals Per Year
*Innovation – $750,000 1 Free Rental Per Year
*Platinum – $500,000
*Diamond – $250,000
*Sapphire – $100,000
*Crystal – $50,000
*Gold – $25,000
*Silver – $10,000
*Bronze – $5,000
*Community – $1,000 and under

All sponsors will have their names on a nice plaque inside the building. If you would like more information, please call any of the committee members listed below:

Sandy Free – (740) 703-2433
Peggy Gray – (740) 253-3202
Guy McCorkle – (740) 542-9900
Gary Prater – (740) 649-0301