2020 Northeast Florida Fair canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. The 2020 Northeast Florida Fair in Nassau County has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement that the Northeast Florida Fair Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the fair was made in a news release, which was obtained by the Nassau County Record. And this year, the fair will provide a modified plan for the annual Youth Market Sale. Due to the expense of raising a market animal, 4-H and FFA youth who weighed in market animals in July will be allowed to sell them with help from the Northeast Florida Fair Association. The 2020 fair was supposed to be held Oct. 8-18, but the fair association said it is looking for to welcoming guests back next year when the 2021 fair is scheduled for Oct. 14-24.