County Fair Legacy Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,755
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Swift County Fair
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2024
End Date
June 2025
Counties Affected
Swift
Swift
Project Overview

We propose to use the Legacy grant funds to hire Homeward Bound Theatre Company's "Alfy's World of Robotic Puppets." These robotic puppets stroll around the fairgrounds and talk to the children about many agriculture-related topics.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4 Section 2. Subd. 10
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,755
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We anticipate at least 500-750 fairgoers to attend the demonstrations of the stained glass presentation. The Robotic Puppets will impact at least 500 children per day. Both of these events will be counted by volunteers in attendance at the fair.

Recipient Board Members
Eric Turnquist - President
Kevin Wilkening - Vice President
Dale Moser - Treasurer
Jane Stassen - Secretary
Project Manager
First Name
Jane
Last Name
Saulsbury
Street Address
PO Box 395
City
Kerkhoven
State
MN
Zip Code
56252
Phone
320-220-2626
Email
stassen@tds.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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