Monday, July 30, 2012 - Mississippi Valley Fair

Our Davenport Rotary tradition continues on Monday, July 30th as we head to the Mississippi Valley Fair.  We will meet in the Pavilion, on the West side of the grounds across from the horse barns.  To avoid delays ENTER THE FAIR THRU THE LOCUST STREET GATES ACROSS FROM McDONALDS.  Riefe's will cater lunch.

The fair has recently completed a new, state of the art, $1.4 million livestock building. Fair board member Rich Coussens, will discuss the project and take us on a tour of the facility.  In addition, the Evans United Shows will have a ride up and running for interested attendees.  Fair Manager, Bob Fox, will give a brief presentation, always filled with a few surprises.  And, we will also be given information on the tremendous positive economic impact the fair has on our community.  According to the Quad Cities Convention and Visitor Bureau the fair has an impact of over $23,400,000 to our local economy.  

The 2012 fair has all the great Open Class and 4-H competitions, plus many other features like the National Belgian Horse Show. The impressive grandstand line up includes Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, REO Speedwagon, Hank Williams Jr., and Montgomery Gentry.