Plans for Heritage Farm Pavilion at Adams County Fairgrounds to be revealed Tuesday morning

QUINCY, Ill. — A public presentation unveiling the plans for the Heritage Farm Pavilion, a legacy project commemorating the county’s bicentennial in 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Adams County Farm Bureau office, 330 S. 36th, Suite 2.

This pavilion will be at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 2010 E. 1250th in Mendon. It will serve as a lasting tribute to the region’s agricultural heritage while providing a space for community events.

The Heritage Farm Pavilion will feature a section honoring heritage farms, which have been owned and operated by the same family for 150 years or more.

“This legacy project will be a permanent home for the heritage farms monument recognizing farms that have been in the same family for 150 years or more,” bicentennial commissioner Mark Peter said in a press release. “It will also serve the citizens of Adams County as a place to hold family events at the fairgrounds.”

The Bicentennial Commission thanks businesses that have financially supported this endeavor:

• Adams County Fair Association
• Adams County Farm Bureau
• Buss Ag Services
• Country Financial Agents
• Dearwester Grain Services Inc.
• Farm & Home Supply
• Lewis Seed Farms
• Sharkey Transportation Inc.
• Ursa Farmers Cooperative

The Adams County Bicentennial celebrates 200 years of history, resilience and community spirit in Adams County through a diverse range of events and initiatives.

For more information about the Heritage Farm Pavilion, the Adams County Bicentennial or to stay updated on upcoming events, visit the Adams County Bicentennial website at adamsco200.org or contact the Adams County Bicentennial Committee at AdamsCo200@adamscountyil.gov.