In keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions handed down from the governor’s office, the Morrow County Fair Board has canceled all public activities for this year’s fair.
There will, however, be a 4-H and FFA Fair Showcase of livestock and static projects in August at the Morrow County Fairgrounds.
“The 4-H and FFA members in our county have worked hard with their respective projects, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are working diligently to make sure they have the opportunity to show and sell their animals and present their talented works for view,” said Morrow County 4-H Educator Erin Heideman. “The Extension Office, FFA advisors, 4-H leaders, fair board and Livestock Growers Association have all contributed in the planning stages of this effort.”
Heideman said that a formal exhibition schedule will be distributed once all the moving pieces are in place.
For now, the general plan is to have one day species shows, similar to a jackpot show. Exhibitors will bring in their livestock the night before, show all the next day, and then go home. Students will also have the opportunity to enter all other 4-H entries (cooking contests, fashion revue, photography, expressive arts, etc.).
Market livestock exhibitors will be able to sell all their projects through a virtual auction on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Heideman is available for questions and clarification at 541-676-9642 or erin.heideman@oregonstate.edu.
