1. Why is this location important? The Barry Expo Center is a large venue that serves as the fairgrounds for Barry County as well as many other events throughout the year. People attending an event at the Expo Center could incorporate other opportunities along the Byway into their visit. The facility has the capacity to operate year-round. Some events require admission fees, but are otherwise open to the general public.
2. How do the resources shown in this photo help to tell the Byway’s story? The photograph is taken near the entrance, which everyone driving along M-37 is familiar with since it is a large resource that has been in its current location for decades.
3. How is this resource linked to the other resources along the Byway? This resource, located on M-37, is in the northeastern portion of the Byway and serves as one of the gateways to the Byway.
4. How is this resource linked to the roadway? The resource is on M-37, which links to M-179.
5. Has this resources been recognized by any regional or national program or organization? NA
6. Who owns this resource? Is the owner involved in the Byway Committee or the development of the Byway Management Strategy? Barry County owns the resource and has several representatives on the Steering Committee.