New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, Augusta. Three Nebraska county fairs have canceled entertainment activities already. A quarantine has been placed on this farm by the State of Nebraska. Bill Ogg, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Fair and lead contact for this effort, says, “Covid-19 has been brutal for all of us in the United States and the livestock industry has not gone untouched. Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance certification through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Photo Gallery. Halloween and Christmas. 23 - 29, 2021 Attendance: 6,000 Carnival: None Amenities: The Lucas County Fairgrounds has been at its current location in Chariton as the District Agricultural Association since 1954, moving from its former location in Derby, Iowa. All rights reserved. Des Moines County Fair, July 29 - August 4, (Burlington) Planning only the exhibition of youth communications, static and livestock projects as safety guidelines will allow. Cape May County 4-H Fair, Cape May Court House. This element of data is a piece of text, not a program. "While the Fair will look different than it has in the past, providing an opportunity for young people to showcase the work they have been doing throughout the year as it is important to the State Fair and to the future of our state," the fair announced at the end of June. Elkhorn, Nebraska. Brainard, who also worked at carpentry and teaching, wrote in his reminiscences, "Chase County had never held a county fair, so during the winter '88-89, an association was organized and premium lists gotten out early. The Iowa fair, which annually attracts about 1 million visitors, has been canceled five times in its history: in 1898 because of the World’s Fair in … Mercer County 4-H Fair, Lambertville. Morris County 4-H Fair, Chester. County and State Fairs Today Since Elkanah Watson’s first small county fair in the early 1800s, fairs have shown few signs of decline. (KSNB) - The Buffalo County Agriculture Association has made the decision to cancel all in person live events for the 2020 fair. July 22-26, 2020 Fair has been cancelled for 2020 with Exception of 4h/FFA and the Rodeo on July 25-26. Officers. 162020 - Jun. Schedule of Events. Hubbard also sits on the Nebraska State Fair board, and she said they are also moving forward with plans. Officials with the Madison County Fair Board announced on Friday that they are canceling … 9:00 Slack . “4-H will be a part of the kid’s projects,” Hubbard said. In a news release, the Dodge County Fair … Some fairs have canceled public portions of the celebrations, while others have used guidance from the state to adjust their celebration. 3,444 were here. Member Fairs Listing by Date Executive Director Executive Secretary/Treasurer Thomas Barnes Susan Barnes--- AIF Office --- 242 8th Avenue West, Cresco, Iowa 52136 Phone; 866-547-FAIR; Fax; 563-547-4355 E-mail: tsb@iowafairs.com. If you grew up in Kansas or one of our neighboring states you are most likely familiar with Bierocks or otherwise known as Runzas in our northern neighboring state of Nebraska. Due to the pandemic, those community staples were cancelled in most counties around the state. They said the vendors have been understanding of the choice. Nebraska State Fair gives vendors a chance to sell goods. (KSNB) - The Buffalo County Agriculture Association has made the decision to cancel all in person live events for the 2020 fair. 2020 Nebraska County and State Fair, Festivals, BBQ, current events information and dates. All tickets purchased with a credit card will be refunded back into that account. We talk with fair managers about what factors they're looking at when deciding the fate of their fairs. “We’re planning and forging forward, not that we’re not very conscientious that we might have to make changes or adjustments,” said Lanna Hubbard, Scotts Bluff County fair manager. The Big Rock Summer Tour, featuring Ratt, Skid Row and Quiet Riot, has canceled all its shows for 2020, including a scheduled Nebraska State Fair stop Sept. 5. Washington County Fair. We have been informed that a horse in Gage County has tested positive for Vesicular Stomatitis. The Association said with the uncertainty of COVID-19 they felt it was in the best interest for all involved. Countyfairgrounds Store. Holiday Gift Idea! “The county fairs are going to have to learn to live with your face masks, your social distancing, basically your CDC guidelines,” Schellpeper said. Buffalo County Fair devotes FOUR days to friendly competition and entertainment Court House COVID-19 they felt was. 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