Buckstop Junction is pretty much the only part of the Missouri Valley Fairgrounds that enjoyed any measure of success. Since more and more of our historic buildings in this area are being demolished, it’s nice to see them preserved and even seeing some use in a nostalgic fashion.

The Glen Schmidt Family played here last year, and I went out to see what the whole Buckstop Junction experience is all about. It was a blast. I got some great pictures and just generally enjoyed poking around the old buildings. What can I say, I’m a sucker for history!

The buildings are outfitted with “props” from the past, and it was fun to try to simulate an old photo look on some of them. The grocery store was particularly cool, although it was too crowded for a picture. This is from the bank building.

I doubt there’s anything going on out at the Junction over winter, but it’s something to consider next summer. It’s an especially nice place for a music festival, so I’ll let you know when the next one approaches. I’ll probably have to title it “Function at the Junction” or something else appropriately punny.