From the Ground Up: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds multipurpose facility

Owner/developer: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
General contractor: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
Architect: Esterly Schneider & Associates Inc.
Engineers: Pinnacle Design Consultants LLC, civil and structural; and Interpres Building Solutions LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 45,000 square feet
Estimated cost: $1.5 million
Lender: WND
Estimated completion: July
Project description: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Operations Manager Casey Owen said the new building will be used to house livestock during the fair. However, he said the facility will have portable stalls that can be removed to allow other events in the space. Owen said the additional facility is needed because the arena and E-plex are typically booked throughout the year. This year’s Ozark Empire Fair is set to continue as planned July 30-Aug. 8, according to its website.