The Bethany Fair Board announced Thursday night that the 2020 Fair was being canceled amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region. The board made the following announcement that was posted on the fair’s website:
ATTENTION: The Northwest Missouri State Fair Board has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Northwest Missouri State Fair. This includes all events held at the fairgrounds. We have waited as long as possible in hopes that the current pandemic situation would change, but unfortunately that has not happened in our area. It is not in anyone’s best interest to proceed. We appreciate your support, and look forward to seeing you next year!