As county fairs throughout Illinois continue to struggle due to dwindling state reimbursements, one is hoping fresh ideas and new blood can result in a long term future.
The Mercer County Fair Board announced last week during fair week they are creating a Junior Fair Board featuring 16-to-22 year olds. The youth of today says Fair Board President Roger Grundstrom are needed to help continue county fairs.
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Grundstrom hopes the Jr. Fair Board can be organized and meet by October.
