Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Weld County Board of Commissioners is proud to announce that the 102nd Weld County Fair will be held this summer – albeit a bit differently than ever before.
“The board felt it was imperative, as the number one agricultural county in the state, that we find a way to hold the fair for the youth who have worked hard preparing the projects for this event,” said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman.
This year, the fair will be open to exhibitor and their families so as to allow for the completion of 4-H and FFA projects. General public and vendors will not be able to attend this year nor will there be open class exhibits.
“We are disappointed that circumstances don’t allow for our usual celebration of the fair this year,” said Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, coordinator for the Extension Department. “However, we are committed to the young people, who are the future leaders in agriculture in this country and want to make sure they have a chance to compete.”
Dates of the Fair are July 24 through August 3. Several livestock shows will be live-streamed, to participate visit https://livestream.com/barnmedia/2020wcf.
You can also find the recordings of earlier Fair live-streams, such as the Jr Market Hog Championship Drive, featured below.
“The Weld County Fair remains a traditional event showcasing Weld County’s agricultural roots and heritage,” said Freeman. “We’re not letting COVID-19 take this tradition away.”
For more information about the Weld County Fair, visit www.weldcountyfair.com.