Board cancels 2020 Kansas State Fair
The Kansas State Fair Board voted Monday to cancel the 2020 fair.
However, the board was interested in finding a way to safely hold livestock and 4-H events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The decision to cancel came shortly after the board voted last week to continue with the fair. After the vote was announced, the board and staff received feedback from vendors and the community about challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We appreciate the thoughtful consideration you gave to open the fair as safely as possible. After that, we heard from a number of vendors who were genuinely concerned,” said fair manager Robin Jennison.
Read more: https://www.cjonline.com/news/20200713/board-cancels-2020-kansas-state-fair
(Topeka Capital-Journal)
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