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Page County Fair to only showcase FFA and 4H, all else canceled

Ag/Outdoor, News

June 23rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Some county fairs in Iowa have canceled this year’s events due to COVID-19, while others are still on, but in a reduced fashion.  In Page County, the Fair Board has canceled everything except for 4-H and F-F-A events at next month’s fair in Clarinda. Page County Youth Coordinator Lexy Davies says it was a difficult decision, but one they are comfortable with.  “I’m really proud of the Page County Fair Board and Page County Extension council,” Davies says. “Everybody has been able to work together and come up with a really good plan for our 4Hers and FFA exhibitors.”

Davies says they’re still giving 4-Hers and F-F-A members an opportunity to show their projects and animals at the fair, which was the number-one priority when it came to decision making.
“We know our 4H and FFA members work really hard,” Davies says. “They spend a lot of time working on projects and livestock. They deserve not only the chance to show off their talent and hard work, but to be recognized for what they have done.”

The first event of the fair will be the static livestock judging on July 21st. The swine shows will take place on July 22nd. Horse, sheep and goat shows will be July 23rd followed by poultry and rabbit showings on July 24th. The beef and pet shows will be on July 26th.