PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) — It may come as no surprise to learn that this year’s Washington State Fair has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fair CEO Kent Hojem said in a video on the event’s website the decision to cancel the September event was made after thoughtful consideration. He says at its core a fair is a people-gathering event, which runs contrary to the challenges of containing the pandemic, and the difficult decision made in the best interests of the health and safety of everyone involved.