Sherburne County Fair canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, set to return in 2021

Tuesday, the organizers of the Sherburne County Fair announced the event would be canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. 

"Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented situation," fair organizers said in a social media post. "We are extremely disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our community and supporters. But we know it is the right decision based on the information we have today."

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The event was originally scheduled for July 18 through July 21. 

The Sherburne County Fair is set to return July 15 through July 18, 2021.