The weather was perfect for Saturday evening’s third annual Wines and Steins fundraiser for the Downtown Hays Development Corporation.
Also making it perfect as far as Director Traci Konrade is concerned—all 200 tickets were sold. And topping it all off, a “big reveal, ” stemming from the recently approved Hays Comprehensive Plan
After touring and tasting the best in food and beverage found in downtown Hays, participants gathered under a big white tent in the Emprise Bank parking lot. Following silent and live auctions to raise additional dollars for DHDC, it was finally it was time to show off the artwork for a new 3,100 square foot pavilion designed by downtown business owner Jocelyn Brungardt.
DHDC Vice President Sandy Jacobs announced that $250,00 had already been pledged for the building construction by an anonymous donor, which must be matched by community contributions.
Donations are tax deductible through a fund set up with the Heartland Community Foundation.
The pavilion is to be built between Union Pacific Park and 10th Street. Supporters hope it will be finished within one year.
See more tonight on Street Beat Eagle Community TV Channel 14.