MASON, MI — The Ingham County Fairgrounds has announced a $250,000 gift from the Dart Foundation to support the construction of a new covered grandstand at the fairgrounds in Mason. The new grandstand will seat 1,382 guests and include restrooms and a snack bar, restoring a central gathering space for Fair Week and year-round events, according to a press release.
The fairgrounds has been without a grandstand since 2016, when the original community-built structure (1939) was removed due to structural deficiencies.
Since opening in 1855, the Ingham County Fair has been a summer highlight for families across the region. Each Fair Week delivers the sights, sounds and flavors of a class American summer: carnival food, rides, midway games, livestock, horses and more. Building a new grandstand will strengthen that legacy, ensuring the fair remains a beloved gathering place for generations to come, according to a press release.
“This generous donation from the Dart Foundation brings us one step closer to a modern grandstand,” said Michael Yanz, the President of the Ingham County Fair Board. “The new structure will increase the Fairground’s ability to host community events throughout the year, not just during the week of Fair. We are so grateful to the Dart Foundation for partnering with us to help make the grandstand a reality.”
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