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(Piketon) – What has stood for over 60 years and provided shelter, gave seating for Pike County Fairgrounds Entertainment, 4-H Events, Harness Races, Derbies, Pulls and more came down Monday.
With the Grandstands deemed unsafe in the spring of 2022, the Pike County Commissioners approved funding to help construct a new Grandstands that will be handicap accessible, seat more than 2,000 people under roof and a added press box to be ready for the 2023 County Fair.
Fair Director’s recently attended the Ohio Fair Managers Convention to network with other Agricultural Fairs across the state. Each session spoke of communication, community and togetherness.
“With•Out•A•Doubt, Pike County sets right up at the top as far as community support, for the size of the county, many were in AWE of the amount of support Pike County received for Youth and the Fairgrounds. Nate Ewings (pictured below) and along with many other community members who work towards the same goal, Pike County has seen this progress as well as growth that the community and youngsters deserve. Every dollar through the gate, every donation, the County Government support received is channeled towards our youth and our young leaders. Be proud!, we are doing a-lot right Pike County.”
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