The Wasco County Fair Board announced Friday it has canceled the 2020 Fair originally scheduled for August 20-23. In a statement, the Fair Board said it was following State of Oregon restrictions regarding the size of mass gatherings to guarantee safe social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The statement also said the health and safety of fairgoers, exhibitors, competitors, volunteers and staff is the highest priority of the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo. The fair board said it supports 4-H and FFA programs that are exploring new and creative ways to serve youth who have worked hard on their projects, and they will begin planning for the 2021 Wasco County Fair.