All non Franklin County Fair 4-H, FFA events cancelled

The Franklin County Fair Board on Tuesday announced that all non 4-H and FFA activities at this year’s fair have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fair was scheduled for July 15 through July 19.

In a release issued Tuesday afternoon, the fair board said the decision to cancel was not made lightly, but was the most logical after consultation with the Association of Iowa Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, along with compliance with state and local agencies.

“Our first consideration is the health and safety of our fairgoers and COVID-19 has added a new chapter to this process,” the release. “The decision was by far the most difficult that we as a board have had to make. We work all year long to strive to make the Franklin County Fair one of the best.”

The fair board added in the release that the decision was also made at this time to give vendors and fair partners adequate notice.

Those who have purchased a POP Pass or tickets to the events may request a full refund, minus service fees. Purchasers are asked, if they feel inclined, to donate refunds to the fair to pay fixed costs.

The 2021 Franklin County Fair is scheduled for July 14 through the 18.