News : Benton County Fair Canceled: 4-H & FFA held at later date closed to the public

The Benton County Fair, previously scheduled June 23-28, 2020, is canceled.

Grandstand events, vendors, the carnival, open classes and all other regularly scheduled public events are canceled due to COVID-19. The Benton County Fair Board and Benton County Extension Office deeply value the health and well-being of community members, volunteers, event partners, and youth exhibitors. 4-H and FFA static, animal and livestock exhibit events are being planned for the end of the summer. In compliance with state and local public health guidelines, these 4-H and FFA events will NOT be open to the public and will follow all public health guidelines.

The Benton County Extension Office and 4-H Committee is working diligently with local and state officials to finalize our plan for an alternative experience for 4-H and FFA youth in Benton County. The alternative 4-H/FFA exhibitor plan will be shared with 4-H Leaders, FFA Advisors, and 4-H Families on May 18.

According to Angie Becker the Fair Queen Competition will still be held and details for that event are still pending.