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Coronavirus Forces Cancellation Of Ulster County Fair
Fair officials said they spent countless hours exploring every possible option before making the decision.
NEW PALTZ, NY — There will not be an Ulster County Fair this year. Fair officials announced on Facebook that, due to the continuing new coronavirus pandemic, the decision was made to cancel the 2020 fair. It was supposed to be held Aug. 4-9.
The next fair has been scheduled for Aug. 3-7, 2021.
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Fair officials said the public's safety was their highest priority and canceling this year's fair was the only choice to be made "after our team spent countless hours exploring every possible option.
"The impact will be felt far beyond the loss of our annual celebration," they said, adding they were heartbroken for the concessionaires, family farms, competitors and exhibitors, Klein's Entertainment and our carnival provider, Dreamland Amusements."
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No decision has yet been announced about whether the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck will be held. It is scheduled for Aug. 25-30.
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