The state is making $50,000 is available to help the Wood County Fair open this year, according to State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg).
The plan was unveiled jointly by Speaker of the House Larry Householder (R-Glenford), Governor Mike DeWine, Senate President Larry Obhof and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted. As part of the announcement, DeWine issued an executive order detailing guidance on how to conduct fairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wood County Fair is currently scheduled for Aug. 3-10.
Each fair that conducts a junior fair this year will receive $50,000, under the plan announced today (June 9). Fairs that do not conduct a junior fair this year will receive $15,000 that can be used towards next year’s fair. Local fair boards who have already cancelled for 2020 can apply for a new date with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The funds are intended to help the fairs operate in a safe manner consistent with good health practices.
The plan is subject to State Controlling Board approval, which is expected Monday.
