FOX CITIES (WTAQ)- The Fox Cities Exhibition Center is now open.
Many gathered for the ribbon cutting of the $31 million dollar facility Thursday afternoon.
While the facility will be big locally, Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin Tourism Secretary say it does not stop there.
“This is incredible. It’s not just a big deal for the Fox Cities, but really for the state of Wisconsin. I knew it was gonna be really good. I didn’t know how outstanding it was gonna be. So this is just a huge asset to the Fox Cities and to our state.”
Planning for the facility began about 30 years ago.
As confetti rained down, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate, including Appleton’s Mayor.
“It’s better than I expected,” said Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna.
Hannah said the center does have some unique features.
One of the features is the “We are Here” portrait project that consists of 10,000 pictures of people in the Fox Cities.
Ground was broken in September of 2016.
