MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WANE) — The Mercer County Fairgrounds received a $1 million donation toward the fairgrounds’ Grand Event Center.

According to an announcement from the fairgrounds on Sunday, the donation came from Dave and Danielle Buschur, owners of multiple businesses:

  • Bushur Custom Farm Services
  • D&D Truck and Trailer Service
  • Buschur Leasing
  • Bosma Poultry
  • Wendel Poultry Services

Dave Buschur also serves in the Mercer County Board of Commissioners, and his family said the donation will help Mercer County grow and prosper.

Dave and Danielle Buschur donate $1 million to Mercer County Fairgrounds. (Photo provided by Mercer County Fairgrounds)
Dave and Danielle Buschur donate $1 million to Mercer County Fairgrounds. (Photo provided by Mercer County Fairgrounds)

“We also hope that our contribution inspires other individuals and small businesses to see the impact that this facility will have on our area and want to support the project in any way possible,” the Buscher family said.

The Grand Event Center will provide 100,000 square foot space that can host a wide range of events, according to Mercer County Fairgrounds.