Rising steel shows construction progress!

You can see by this completed portion of the steel framework that the new Arts and Crafts Building at the WNC Agricultural Center is taking shape. The frame you see is just a portion of the building. Despite snow flurries and cold weather, our contractor is forging ahead (get the pun, steel frame, forging ahead) so this beautiful building will be ready for the 2009 N.C. Mountain State Fair.

We're about ready to break ground on the new livestock building, and improvements are underway to improve the livestock sales arena. Come on over and check out the progress!

We're more than just the fair!

Are you aware of the numerous events hosted at the WNC Agricultural Center each year? Weekly events in our various facilities range from a Cowboy Church to horse shows, childrens' clothing sales to monster truck shows, motorcycle rallies to a fiber arts festival. You can find out what's going on at the WNC Ag Center by visiting this link: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/index.htm

The various buildings and open grounds may be available for your next event, family gathering, corporate rally, tractor club event, etc. Contact Robin Singleton at (828) 687-1414 x200 for more information, building rates and availability.

The Chairlift is returning!

The announcement was just made that Drew Expositions has been awarded the carnival contract to operate the rides and games for the 2009 N.C. Mountain State Fair. Many of you remember Drew from numerous years of carnival operation at the fair, and their chairlift from its one-year appearance at the fair. Drew has been saving the components of the lift, and we'll get to again enjoy an aerial view of the beautiful grounds AND get a ride from one end of the fairgrounds to the other. The lift will operate like a ride, with your ride tickets good for a lift (pardon the pun).

This will be a great way to see the new construction at the WNC Ag Center, and find out where the hot rides are before trekking about in the crowds. Stay tuned for more information about new rides and attractions coming with the Drew Exposition.