edited release
05/20/25
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has approved a Community Attraction and Tourism grant for the Muscatine County Fair Event Center at their monthly meeting.
The Muscatine County Fair and Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine were awarded $422,000 to construct the new Muscatine County Event Center in West Liberty, which will include a great room, board room, offices, kitchen space and more. It is expected to attract between 50,000 and 60,000 attendees over the next three years. The total project cost is over $2.1 million.
The CAT program provides financial assistance to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa. Award recommendations for these funds are made by the CAT Review Committee to the IEDA Board for approval.
The other CAT Grant recipient in Muscatine County in the last 10 years was for the Pearls of Progress Project with the Muscatine County Conservation Board back in the fall of 2017.
Anyone wanting to donate to the project or sponsor an area of the event center project can contact Kelsey Meyers at the Muscatine County Fair Office at 319-627-2414.
This year’s Muscatine County Fair runs July 16-20. Fun passes are available now at the Fair office or by going to muscatinecountyfair.com.