Fremont County Fair in Sidney makes modification to its 2020 event
Based on current information regarding COVID-19 shared by the Association of Iowa Fairs, Iowa 4-H, and the CDC, the Fremont County Fair Board, in cooperation with the Fremont County 4-H Youth Committee and ISU Extension and Outreach staff, has made the difficult decision to modify the 2020 Fremont County Fair. The health of exhibitors, staff, volunteers and spectators is our primary concern.
4-H, FFA & Clover Kids Static Exhibits will be dropped off at scheduled times on Monday, July 13 and released on Sunday, July 19. Youth will not be present for judging. Fair buildings will not be open to the public for viewing.
4-H, FFA & Clover Kids Say, It, Set It, Strut It will be held on Wednesday, July 15 beginning at 1:00 pm with the location to be determined. Exhibits include Table Setting, Fashion Review, Clothing Selection, Working Exhibits, Educational Presentations and Extemporaneous Speaking.
4-H & Clover Kids Share the Fun is being planned for the evening of Sunday, July 19, pending a suitable location.
4-H & FFA Livestock Shows will be a “Show and Go” format, with no fitting either at the fairgrounds, or at home. Stalls will not be available, with the exception of swine. Other livestock will be stalled from the exhibitor’s trailer. Swine stalls will be assigned according to social distancing guidelines. Swine exhibitors must supply their own bedding. There will be no carcass classes this year. Rate-of-gain will only be awarded in market beef.
4-H & FFA Livestock Premium Sale will be held virtually. Please watch for more details as plans are finalized.
4-H & FFA Round Robin Contest is cancelled.
Clover Kids Livestock Shows are cancelled. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit a picture with their animal for recognition.
Fair Queen Contest is proceeding as planned but is subject to change pending announcements regarding the Iowa State Fair.
Open Class Contests are cancelled.
Entertainment Events are cancelled. This includes community meals, Fair Queen Coronation, Sweet Corn Feed, Corn Eating Contest, Cornhole Tournaments, Awards Ceremony, Concert, Beer Garden, Cowboy Church, Children’s Fair, Pedal Tractor Pull, Two-County Dusters Performance and Barnyard Warrior Contest.
Varied Industries & Commercial Exhibits are cancelled.
4-H Cherry Pie Auction is cancelled.
Clover Kids Events are cancelled, with the exception of Static exhibits, Say It, Set It, Strut It events, and Share the Fun.
4-H & Clover Kids Food Stand WILL BE CLOSED. No concessions will be available. Exhibitors, volunteers and judges should plan accordingly by bringing food and drink.
The 2020 Fremont County Fair will be closed to the public. Livestock shows will be livestreamed on Facebook. Some shows will be featured on KCSI radio. Exhibits will be viewable at https://www.facebook.com/Fremont-County-4-H-Iowa-171635491090/ and https://www.facebook.com/FremontCountyFairBoard/. Please watch for more details as plans are finalized.
We know the youth of Fremont County and their families have worked hard to prepare for the 2020 Fremont County Fair, and we strive to provide an opportunity for our youth to showcase their efforts. Exhibitors can expect detailed information from the Fremont County Extension and Outreach office. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation in these unprecedented times.