In a press release just sent out this afternoon, the Kewaunee County Fair Board announced that the 2020 Kewaunee County Fair has been canceled due to COVID-19. This most likely will not be the last county fair in the state to be canceled because of the virus.
“The safety for all who are involved in the community is our top priority,” said Isabella Haen, Secretary for the Kewaunee County Fair Board.
The press release explained that part of the reason for the decision was also because many local businesses that normally sponsor the fair have also been hit by the coronavirus. The board took a look at the financial impact of social gatherings and decided that it was best if the 2020 fair didn’t go on as planned.
The Kewaunee County Fair Board appreciates all of the hard work by everyone that helps make the fair what it is; the exhibitors, vendors, 4-H clubs and FFA chapters, and all of the volunteers. They did not make this decision lightly as they stated they were “…saddened to announce the cancelation…” of the county fair.
The fair board said they will start planning the 2021 county fair so that they can make it one to remember.
The 2021 Kewaunee County Fair will be held on July 8th – 11th, 2021.
