Cowley County fair deemed too risky amid pandemic

The Cowley County Fair Association has canceled this year’s Cowley County Fair due to the coronavirus pandemic, with COVID-19 cases rising sharply in Cowley County in recent weeks. The announcement, made around 10:30 p.m., on social media, said the decision was made after consulting representatives from the City-Cowley County Health Department and the City of Winfield. “We know that everyone is ready to get out of the house and start attending events after being restricted due to COVID-19,” the statement read. “The Cowley County Fair Association understands the continued risk that can occur with large gatherings. Therefore, for the safety of the community, friends and family, the Cowley County Fair will not be held this year. We will begin plans for the 2021 fair.”
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