SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, S.D., was named one of 15 finalists for a Fairground Facelift grant sponsored by Grinnell Mutual.
Beginning at noon (CT) on Thursday, September 7, the public can visit the company’s Facebook page to vote for project finalists at www.facebook.com/myGrinnellMutual/ or grinnellmutual.com/promotions/fairground-facelift-promotion. Click the ‘Vote’ button on the fairground project photo.
Facebook users may vote once per day. Voting will close Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at 11:59 a.m. (CT). The project with the highest number of votes will receive a $3,000 grant. The projects finishing second, third, fourth, and fifth place in voting will each receive a $1,000 grant.
The W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds will use the grant money to upgrade lighting in the Arts Center. New lighting is needed for the Arts Center, which is home to more than 1,460 exhibits from about 180 exhibitors. Entries are open class, so can be from any age or anywhere. The building is an original to the fairgrounds and has not had an electrical upgrade. The lighting is poor, especially on days that are overcast, which makes it difficult for visitors to see the hard work of our exhibitors. New lighting will also be beneficial to other organizations that use the building throughout the year like the Jaycees, Renaissance Festival, and the Master Gardeners.
“The local fairground represents both the history and the future of agriculture in our communities. Supporting efforts to enhance their local facilities gives community members a sense of pride and belonging,” said Director of Advertising and Community Relations Barb Baker. “We encourage you to support your favorite project by voting for a Fairground Facelift grant on Grinnell Mutual's Facebook page.”