While the Kewaunee County Fair celebrates Christmas in July as the theme for this year’s event, you do not have to look far away from the Luxemburg fairgrounds to discover an equally festive mood in the community. Luxemburg businesses joined in on the holiday spirit, with some adorning Christmas decorations as a sign of support. The annual parade organized by the Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce will also celebrate Christmas tiding despite temperatures likely north of 80 degrees on July 13th. Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce Secretary Alex Stodola says it is important for them to show support for the fair that attracts thousands to the area every year.
The community brings that support into the fairgrounds on Saturday, especially on Saturday, when dozens of businesses bid on animals raised by local 4-H and FFA members during the Kewaunee County Fair Animal Sale. Businesses like Ebert Enterprises in Algoma hear from participants weeks in advance of the sale, sharing a little about themselves and the animals they have worked on exhibiting for months. It is a tale very familiar to Jordan Ebert, who is on the other side of the fencing after participating in the sale as a youth. He appreciates seeing local businesses, large and small, trying to find ways to give back…