The Listowel Agricultural Society is expanding its existing food booth at the Listowel Fairgrounds to approximately double its current size. The project is already underway and will create a safer, more functional space for the many volunteers who prepare and serve food during the annual Listowel Fair and other events.
The existing food booth has served the Society well, but the volume of food being prepared and the number of volunteers working together has outgrown the available space. On a busy fair day, as many as 25 volunteers can be working in the booth at one time. Over the four days of the Fair, the Society has been known to prepare approximately two tons of potatoes alone!
The expansion will provide much-needed additional counter and floor space, extra sinks and improved food preparation areas. A new fire suppression system is also being installed to improve safety within the cooking area. Together, these improvements will help the Society maintain proper food safety and health standards while providing volunteers with a safer and more efficient environment in which to work.
This food booth is an important part of the Listowel Fair experience and is operated largely through the efforts of community volunteers. This project is about more than simply making the building larger. It is an investment in volunteer safety, food safety and the long-term sustainability of an important community tradition, allowing the Agricultural Society to continue serving thousands of fairgoers and bringing people together for years to come.
The Listowel Fair has been a part of our community for generations and continues to be one of the Agricultural Society’s largest annual fundraisers. The food booth plays a significant role in that success, generating important revenue that helps the Society operate, maintain its facilities and continue offering events and activities for the community.
Improving the food booth therefore has an impact that extends well beyond the four days of the Fair. A larger, safer and more efficient facility will allow our volunteers to better serve the thousands of people who attend, while helping ensure this important source of fundraising can continue and grow.
Just as importantly, the booth itself represents what makes the Listowel Fair special: community members volunteering their time and working together for the benefit of their community. With as many as 25 volunteers working during busy periods, providing them with a safe, functional and properly equipped workspace is an important investment in the people who make these events possible.
Revenue generated through the Fair and food booth ultimately helps the Agricultural Society maintain the Agricultural Hall and fairgrounds and support activities that bring people together throughout the year. Strengthening this facility helps ensure the Society can remain financially sustainable, continue improving its community spaces and preserve an important Listowel tradition for future generations.
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This is an amazing project and worth every bit of my support. The listowel fair is growing and to keeping serving amazing food on demand expansion is in need!
For years th Listowel Ag Fair has been a long-standing staple in the community, providing memories and connection, along with education and hands on activities!
The Listowel Fair is a popular event that is growing each year. This expansion is very much needed and well deserved!
The Listowel Agricultural Society goes above and beyond in their work to unite the rural and urban communities.
The expansion will keep visitors happy as the volunteers prepare food in a more efficient area.