Show Me Ethanol, a new farmer-owned ethanol plant in Missouri, will be celebrate its grand opening this weekend.

Show Me Ethanol in Carrollton started production in May of this year and is opening its doors to members of the community on Saturday. The 55 million gallons per year plant is the sixth ethanol plant in the state, joining facilities in Macon, Craig, Malta Bend, Laddonia and St. Joseph.

The grand opening event will begin with guided plant tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a complementary lunch at noon and additional plant tours until 2 p.m.