2020 Washington County Fair Modified to be Youth Exhibitor Fair

The Washington County Fair Association and Washington County Extension and Outreach continue plans for the 2020 Youth Exhibitor Fair. The change in this year's fair without the general public's participation meets the State 4-H of Iowa's goal of offering a modified fair experience that will provide opportunities to 4-H and FFA members to showcase their learning, receive evaluation and recognition.

The 2020 Washington County Fair rules and policy booklet, published on June 11 in the Southeast Iowa Union and June 16 in the Washington County Shopper's Guide, lists Open Class competitions and exhibition, which is normally open to the general public. The Open Class will not be held this year due to the restriction on public attendance at the fair.

Due to the ongoing social distancing guidelines and precautions taking place to help slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in this community, the Washington County Fair Association has made the difficult decision to postpone the public grandstand entertainment and public activities for the 2020 Washington County Fair. The 2020 event held July 18-25 will not be open to the public, but only to 4-H and FFA members, their immediate families and approved 4-H/Fair volunteers and committees.

Additionally, the 4-H/FFA livestock show schedules have been adjusted to allow increased social distancing for those participating in the shows, however, these shows are not open to the public. The current show schedule is published on the Washington County Fair Information and Forms page on the website for Washington County Extension, located at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington.

There are additional fair resources and forms, including current project entry forms and an FAQ information sheet. For additional information or questions, 4H and FFA families are encouraged to contact the Washington County Extension Office at (319) 653-4811.