All Projects

To hire a qualified consultant to prepare a collections management policies and procedures document.

To provide appropriate storage materials for museum collections.

To provide appropriate storage materials and shelving for museum collections.

To provide appropriate storage materials for museum collections.

To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Sacred Heart Area Historical Society's lighting systems in their collections and storage areas.

To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.

To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.

To hire a qualified professional to process the archival collections held by Golden Valley Historical Society.

To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.

To hire a qualified consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.

To hire a qualified conservator to restore significant paintings in the museum's collections.

To hire qualified professionals to restore and stabilize the Walters Jail, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.

To hire a qualified architect to conduct a condition assessment of the Cottonwood County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Homeward Bound Theatre will bring "The Wonderful World of Woody" to our entertainment tent for 3 shows during the day. The Concord Singers will perform for fairgoers in the entertainment tent one day of the fair. Magic by Chaz will perform his magic feats as he strolls the fairgrounds during the fair. Tent Rental of Luverne , MN will set up a 40x40 tent to provide a good spot for our fair entertainment.

We are going to have a different balloon artist this year. We are inviting a southeast Minnesota resident to perform for our youth. We will also have The Red Letter Band, an inspirational country music band. They perform a variety of classic county hits and have prize giveaways for crowd participation. They provide a nostalgic opportunity to listen to music that all will enjoy.

With the Legacy Project, we intend to purchase two wireless microphones to help promote the arts on our stage for the performers. We are also hiring RJ Kerns, to promote photography and explain the history behind the art of taking photos. With the number of exhibitors showing photography, we would like to educate the public on the history of photography and why it is so important and how to improve their skills in exhibiting photos.

1: Homeward Bound Theater Company based out of Chanhassen, MN will be presenting Alfy's "World of Robotic Puppets" for our fairgoers to enjoy all four days of our fair. Their interaction with young and old is very entertaining., 2: The Lac qui Parle County Museum is located next to the fair grounds with access to it from our fairgrounds. They will be open all 4 days of our fair. Our museum has many ag related patents from our county residents along with antique machinery displays from around the county.

We would like to bring the Red Letter Band to the Lincoln County Fair. The Red Letter Band is a Minnesota-based band. They have the reputation for bringing top-notch musical entertainment to the stage. It is a unique opportunity for the residents of Lincoln County to enjoy high-quality classic country with a professional, big city Nashville sound at no cost. The fair is also hoping to bring Skipping Stones to the fair. They are also Minnesota based and play guitar and sing over 1000 cover tunes and classicals, plus original compositions.

We will be bringing Blue Horse theatre, which is a group of women that came together with a mission to promote a deeper understanding of what horse communication is through art, dance, theatre and horsemanship. They showcase interactive equine experiences to bring forth a more creative and peaceful world.