The 2020 Montgomery County Fair has been canceled
The 2020 Montgomery County Fair has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 Montgomery County Fair has been canceled
The Montgomery County Fair, which was scheduled for July 12-18 has been canceled. This year would have been the 168th Montgomery County Fair, but only the third year of the fair at its new location, 645 Infirmary Road in Jefferson Twp.
Here is the full statement from the Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors:
Montgomery County Agricultural Society Cancels the Montgomery County Fair and Commits to the planning of a Junior Fair Livestock Exposition
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors voted on May 26 to cancel this year’s Montgomery County Fair and begin planning to host Junior Fair Livestock Exposition that will be open to livestock exhibitors and their families. The vote took place during the board’s regularly scheduled public meeting.
“We are just heartbroken to have to make this decision, but our priority must be the safety and well-being of our attendees and exhibitors,” said Mark Jimison, Board President of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society. “We appreciate all the citizens and local businesses who have continued to support us during this difficult time, and we look forward to hosting the Montgomery County Fair again in 2021 – bigger and better than ever.”
Additional details about the Junior Fair Livestock Exposition will be made available as planning continues, with a focus on allowing youth exhibitors to complete projects in a safe and family-oriented environment at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
