2020 Champaign County Fair canceled

The 2020 Champaign County Fair in Urbana has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday’s announcement by the Champaign County Fair Association Board of Directors comes after weeks of monitoring the outbreak and talking to local health officials.

“We are heartbroken as we had a great week planned for you and look forward to being back, bigger and better in 2021,” the board’s statement reads. “We will be ready to make up for our lost time with all those who love the county fair as much as we do!”

Part of the fair, scheduled for July 23-August 1 included a performance by the Beach Boys. Refunds will be offered in the coming weeks.

“We look forward to hosting events in the future and strongly encourage all guests who plan on attending to practice CDC hygiene guidelines,” the board writes. “We will continue to keep our community members informed of any changes or updates. We are all in this together!”