MASON, Mich — The Ingham County Fairgrounds is moving forward with plans to build a new grandstand, years after the original structure was removed due to safety concerns. WATCH BELOW: Ingham County Fair: New grandstand in the works after original torn down in 2016Ingham County Fair: New grandstand in the works after original torn down in 2016The old grandstand was torn down in 2016. He said part of the original structure was built by his family. Whipple said he believes the new grandstand will draw more visitors to the fair. The Ingham County Fair is expected to run through Aug. 8.