Burt County Fair Kick-Off is Huge Success

February 17, 2014 Leave a comment

David Pearson and Mary Loftis during the auction portion of the kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

The three school flags were one of the main auction items. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

All types of hats hung from the ceiling at the fair kick-off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

Jason Penke was one of the many people helping with the event. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

Michael Nissen was one of the auctioneers for the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

Todd Cull also helped during the live auction along with Johnnie Johnson, holding the shirt. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

The Band, Rough Cut, performed for all the dancers at the conclusion of the evening. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The county support is huge for the fair kick off. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

“I really want to express the foundations sincere appreciation for all those who attended and supported the event,” stated David Pearson, Burt County Fair Foundation President.

The 3^rd annual Burt County Fair Kick-Off was held on Sat., Feb. 8^th at the Tekamah auditorium. 380 people attended from all over Burt County. “The foundation loves  the fair, and I can’t express the gratitude the foundation feels by having so many people help us,” Pearson said.

Each year, the event is held to raise money to make the annual Burt County Fair bigger and better. “This year we want to finish the pavilion we built last year. We need gutters and more concrete around the building,” Pearson stated. “We continue to staff and support the Kids Zone by the 4-H Kitchen, all the decorations, toys, trikes and wagons were paid for by the foundation. We support the free entertainment under the pavilion and moved the existing Kohlmeier Pavilion to the new location.”

The foundation also purchased four new bleachers for those attending to be able to watch all of the entertainment at the fair. “The money is also used to keep the price down for the Bull O Rama, and allow all kids under 10 in free,” Pearson said.

There are buildings in need of repair and the grandstand needs some work Pearson indicated. “We would like to find a working windmill to put on the fair grounds,” Pearson stated.

One of the many items auctioned at this year’s event were flags from each school district in the county. “Mick and Judy Anderson bought Tekamah-Herman’s flag, Tony and Nancy Bromm bought Oakland-Craig’s and Dale and Paula Miller bought Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s flag,” Pearson said.

There are many people involved in making this annual event a success. “We really appreciate the City of Tekamah, it’s council, and Mayor for allowing us to use the facility,” Pearson stated. “I also want to thank Ronnie’s Bar for serving refreshments, they did a great job.  A big thanks goes to Donna Preston for serving the meal. There are not enough words to express how much we appreciate all the help. From the spouses , brothers and sisters of the foundation, to a group of young adults, to Ag Society members, and their spouses and the auctioneers. It was a great event.”

The foundation has enormous gratitude for all of those involved in helping them with the annual event. “We live in a county that has been blessed not to have to charge to come to the fair.  When you really think about our fair, it is the one time a year the entire county comes to celebrate the achievements of it’s members, Everyone you talk to still has friends that they met at the Burt County Fair,” Pearson said.

Donations are still being accepted. Mail to: The Burt County Fair Foundation, 1675 CR K Oakland, NE 68045.