25 Market St Aberdeen, SD 57401
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There were two speed barns, livestock barns and even a L-shaped airport for planes to land and leave the fairgrounds in two directions.
In 1933 financial problems haunted the Tri-State Fair Association and foreclosure proceeding took place. Brown County took control of the land and in 1935 the first Brown County Fair was held.
Since 1935 then the Brown County Fairgrounds has continued to be a center of social gathering. During the 1950's, dances and roller skating parties were held in the Dance Pavillion Building. In 1980 the Holum Expo Building was constructed. This 120' x 240' building has hosted many indoor events. It was also the first building in the state