Fairbanks Community Center

Fairbanks Community Center Non-for-profit community center located in Fairbanks, Indiana. Fairbanks Community Center is a place for families, youth, and the community of Sullivan County.

Originally opened as Fairbanks School in 1910, the building is full of historic details and stories. Even though the school often had a graduating class of less than 15 everyone in the area knows someone that attended Fairbanks. In 1990, North Central High School in Farmersburg added a junior high, and the little community school was closed. After the school closed, it sat for some time, but there

was always an underlying vision in the community to have children once again playing in the building. Many a rough road was traveled, years and people have come and gone, but the dream continued to live on in the hearts of the volunteers who have sought to make that dream a successful reality. What really brought the center into focus was when The L.I.F.T organization was awarded a grant from the Office of Rural and Community Affairs in 2007. The organization raised 5% matching funds in order to receive the grant and signed on to a five-year contract to keep the center open or the funds had to be repaid. All the grant funds were distributed through the office of the Sullivan County Commissioners. Since the building had been standing since 1901 there were substantial repairs that needed to be made in order for the center to be up to code. Even though many critical updates were made, the struggle of maintaining a structure with such history is daunting. There is no paid personnel, it is run solely by volunteers. There are always jobs that need to be done and maintenance that must take place. We are always looking for ways to generate income to simply pay the expenses in order to keep the facility running. So if you or your family believe that a community center like this is beneficial to the community we would love to have your support. Please join us to share in the vision to make Fairbanks Community Center a lasting place for our community to enjoy.

06/21/2026

🚪 Thank you to the Arnold Family for going over to open up the Center doors! They ARE open and everyone is welcome!! Go through the doors and down the stairs to utilize any basement space! Please take shelter & be weather aware.🚪

06/18/2026

⛈️ As these storms continue to roll in we want to reiterate that THE CENTER IS OPEN. Please be safe & vigilant. The door is open & the invite is warm. The Basement area is the safest space. ⛈️

🛞 Revvv those engines & join us at our make up date of September 12th for anything on wheels Tractor & Car Show. This is...
06/15/2026

🛞 Revvv those engines & join us at our make up date of September 12th for anything on wheels Tractor & Car Show. This is our reschedule & hope to see you all there!💨

🛠 🌟WHO IS READY FOR SOME POP UP DODGEBALL!!!! It's going down TONIGHT from 7pm to 9pm meet Brinley to jump in on some do...
05/22/2026

🛠 🌟WHO IS READY FOR SOME POP UP DODGEBALL!!!! It's going down TONIGHT from 7pm to 9pm meet Brinley to jump in on some dodgeball for all ages! No seriously, bring ya grannies, aunties, mamas, your friends baby! Everyone is welcome. $5 a person 🌟 🛠

If anyone sees his pup be sure to reach out! 🐶
05/21/2026

If anyone sees his pup be sure to reach out! 🐶

⛈️ Due to the incoming weather we have decided to postpone our car show to a later date! Please stay tuned as we will ge...
05/16/2026

⛈️ Due to the incoming weather we have decided to postpone our car show to a later date! Please stay tuned as we will get the new details out soon! Gives ya a little extra time to get those wheels all shined up! 🚘 🚜

🌟 HOLY SMOKES, WE ARE SOLD OUT OF MEAL TICKETS FOR TONIGHTS SHOW! 🌟We are SO proud of the Sullivan County Players & exci...
04/11/2026

🌟 HOLY SMOKES, WE ARE SOLD OUT OF MEAL TICKETS FOR TONIGHTS SHOW! 🌟

We are SO proud of the Sullivan County Players & excited for their shows this weekend! If you missed out on the meal tickets, have no fear! We have a limited amount of seats still available without the meal option! OR join us tomorrow for the matinee & we can get you Ham with all the fixings! 🌸

04/05/2026

Our Center is booked for 6pm tonight, so will be closed to the public! We hope everyone has had an amazing Easter. 🐣

🐰🐣 We had an EGG- clent time today! THANK YOU all so much for bringing your kiddos out & we hope to see you all again ne...
04/05/2026

🐰🐣 We had an EGG- clent time today! THANK YOU all so much for bringing your kiddos out & we hope to see you all again next year! 🐣🐰

Address

6535 W Market Street
Fairbanks, IN
47849

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 6am - 11pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

Telephone

+18123945438

Website

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