Trumbull County Fair canceled this year

Coronavirus

Board members felt they couldn't hold the event and make a profit while trying to keep everyone safe

by: WKBN Staff

Posted: May 21, 2020 / 08:26 PM EDT / Updated: May 21, 2020 / 08:26 PM EDT

TRUMBULL CO., Ohio (WKBN) – The Trumbull County Fair has been canceled this year.

The fair board voted Thursday night, deciding not to have it.

Board members felt they couldn’t hold the event and make a profit while trying to keep everyone safe.

The board also voted against having Junior Fair, saying they couldn’t afford that either.

This year’s fair was supposed to take place July 6-12.

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