Pictured left to right: Kyle VanTilburg- Grand Event Center Committee Member (VanTilburg Family of Companies), Tim Rosengarten- Grand Event Center Committee Member (ArmCorp Construction), Tessie Collins- Mercer County Fairgrounds Business Office Manager, Bart Leininger- Grand Event Center Committee Members + Mercer County Fair Board President, Alicia Knapke- Mercer County Fairgrounds Agriculture Education Liaison, Karla Pottkotter (Cargill), Cara Muhlenkamp- Mercer County Fairgrounds Manager, Rachel Ungruhn- Mercer County Fairgrounds Marketing Director, Bruce Swonger- Grand Event Center Committee Member, Ryan Fennig- Grand Event Center Committee Member (Fennig-Homan Agribusiness + Fennig Equipment), Allison Ryan- Grand Event Center Committee Member (MVP Dairy), Jared Ebbing- Mercer County Community/Economic Development Director

 

Celina, Ohio – May 17, 2024 –Mercer County Fairgrounds is pleased to announce a generous donation of $30,000 from Cargill towards the Grand Event Center project. This significant contribution will support ongoing efforts to develop a premier community venue that will serve as a hub for events, gatherings, and economic growth.

Cara Muhlenkamp, Mercer County Fair Manager, expressed gratitude for Cargill’s support, stating-

“We are thrilled to receive this generous donation from Cargill, which will play a vital role in advancing the Grand Event Center project. With Phase 1 completed, this contribution propels us towards Phase 2, as we continue to raise sponsorship dollars to realize our vision for this community space.”

The Grand Event Center, a cornerstone project for Mercer County, will provide a versatile space for entertainment, connections, and enriching the environment of the local community. For more information about the Grand Event Center + Market Hall project or to learn about opportunities for involvement and support, please contact the Mercer County Fairgrounds at 419-586-3239 or visit MCGrandEventCenter.com

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Pictured left to right: Kyle VanTilburg- Grand Event Center Committee Member (VanTilburg Family of Companies), Tim Rosengarten- Grand Event Center Committee Member (ArmCorp Construction), Tessie Collins- Mercer County Fairgrounds Business Office Manager, Bart Leininger- Grand Event Center Committee Members + Mercer County Fair Board President, Alicia Knapke- Mercer County Fairgrounds Agriculture Education Liaison, Karla Pottkotter (Cargill), Cara Muhlenkamp- Mercer County Fairgrounds Manager, Rachel Ungruhn- Mercer County Fairgrounds Marketing Director, Bruce Swonger- Grand Event Center Committee Member, Ryan Fennig- Grand Event Center Committee Member (Fennig-Homan Agribusiness + Fennig Equipment), Allison Ryan- Grand Event Center Committee Member (MVP Dairy), Jared Ebbing- Mercer County Community/Economic Development Director