The late dates of fairs like those in Door and Brown Counties could be a saving grace for kids this summer. Last week, the Kewaunee County Fair canceled its 2020 event due to concerns about COVID-19. Held three weeks later, the Door County Fair could be an option for those kids after opening their event to Kewaunee County last year. Fair Board President Tom Ash hopes kids like his have the opportunity to show their projects this year as his committee puts the hard work in to make sure they are able to put on a safe event July 29th through August 2nd.

Brown County Fair President Steve Corrigan knows this could be a busy year for his event if other counties follow Kewaunee’s lead due to their late August date. The Brown County Fair also allows surrounding counties to participate and he says they are working hard so they are prepared for their event August 19th through August 23rd.

Oneida and Kewaunee Counties are the only fairs to be canceled so far for 2020, but other announcements could be on the way as other related events begin in June.