Donation boost return of fair

A $50,000 donation from two local sponsors is helping lay the foundation for the return of the Bandera County Fair, an event that has not been held in more than 40 years.

The Bandera County Fair Association announced that Christi Hines and Louann Grothues contributed the funds as founding sponsors, calling the gift a “historic moment” for the community and a major step toward restoring the long-dormant fair.

“Their support marks a historic moment for our community and will ensure that the Bandera County Fair returns after more than four decades,” the association said in a statement.