Dauphin Fair still a go despite grandstand loss
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The grandstand at the Dauphin Fair Grounds burned to the ground Thursday night, but the show must go on.
So, city officials are hopeful a replacement can be found in time for the Dauphin Fair’s entertainment to go ahead as scheduled.
"It’s certainly going to be a challenge," said Brad Collett, the city’s chief administrative officer. "But the Dauphin Agricultural Society is an important part of the community, and it needs to be accommodated."
The grandstand was insured under a policy that covers replacement costs, but Collett couldn’t say Friday what amount that would be. The insurance claim was filed first thing Friday and by early afternoon, the claims adjuster was on the scene, he said.
The Dauphin Fair will be June 25 to 27, a mere two months hence, so it’s unlikely the grandstand can be rebuilt in time. But it’s possible officials will rent portable bleachers to be sure the show goes on, Collett said.
Most agricultural fairs have relied on their special shows and entertainment for years to cover their costs. The Dauphin Agricultural Society built the grandstand along with the midway in 1909 when fairboards were flush and the agricultural displays and competitions were the main draw. But it’s the chuckwagon races, rodeo programs and other events at the grandstand which have kept fairs afloat in recent years.
Police, fire and ambulance were called to the fairgrounds just after 8 p.m. Thursday to find the grandstand in flames. The fire is being treated as an arson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 622-5020.
julie.carl@freepress.mb.ca