The dominoes have begun to fall regarding the status of summer festivals and fairs after Governor’s JB Pritzker’s roll out Tuesday of his Restore Illinois plan to reopen the state. Pritzker put festivals and large events under Phase 5 of the plan which is the highest level.
The Edwards County Fair wasted no time in cancelling their fair in light of the Governor’s new plan. The fair board met Tuesday night and said after much discussion they were sad to report the fair’s cancellation.
Organizers of the Gibson County Fair in Princeton say they are still on track to have their fair start July 5th.
Mike Wilson is a member of the Wabash County 4-H and Junior Fair board and on Wednesday’s Valley Update on WSJD, he said the local fair is still on, for now at least…
Last weekend, organizers announced that the Wabash Roots ‘n Que Festival scheduled next month had been postponed to September.
Mt. Carmel’s biggest event of the year, Ag Days, is still on as scheduled.
Wabash Valley Youth In Action said yesterday their Bill Mundy Golf Scramble was being postponed indefinitely.
But, one event that will still be a go this summer with a decidedly different look is the Wabash County Retail Merchants Committee Duck Race. Instead of being a big event at the Mt. Carmel City Pool, this year’s Duck Race will be closed to the public and will take place at Mayor Joe Judge’s pool and will be held via Facebook Live on July 2nd. Tickets will be on sale soon for $5 each or a quack pack of 5 tickets for $20. $2,000 in cash will be given away again this year.