The State Fair of Texas starts September 26, and I’ve been dreaming of fried food since this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards were announced. But that’s not what I’m writing about here; it’s just that talking about fairs makes me hungry for food, rides, and entertainment that pulls a community together.
“Fairs are unique social events that attract millions of people looking for affordable entertainment, education, food and to be a part of a large, community-oriented, cultural showcase,” wrote Bill Bourne, senior architect technician and senior associate at Populous. “We’ve seen a new business model emerge, where communities invest in fairgrounds as a year-round events complex and central community gathering space. There are a few reasons why fairgrounds & agricultural centers have attracted investment from local communities.”
Check out Bourne’s post on the Populous website to learn more about how fairs bring people together throughout the year and to learn more about the architectural firm’s recent renovations and plans for fairgrounds.
(Big Tex photo credit: ladybugbkt via photopin cc)
