Officials in Ford County have announced the 2020 summer fair has been postponed. A shortened event may be held later, should a schedule adjustment work out for August.

The Ford County Fair was scheduled for June 14-20.  The event is yet another pushed aside due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Local officials say every effort will be made to held an exhibition for junior exhibitors who have worked so hard on their projects this spring.

The decision by the fair board came after monitoring the pandemic and many discussions with local health officials.

The Piatt County Fair and the Sangamon County Fair have also announced their fairs have been canceled due to the coronavirus.

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