DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa State Fair organizers are still planning to host 4H and FFA shows, even though the Fair itself is cancelled this year.
It's being called the 2020 Fair Special Edition.
Any FFA or 4H member who qualifies will be able to show almost the same animals that would normally be shown on any given year.
The Fair says all Department of Public Health and CDC recommendations will be followed, including social distancing, hand washing, and sanitation.
Organizers note the schedule allows more room for exhibitors to obey social distancing recommendations. They say the separation of shows allows for the Fairgrounds to be cleaned thoroughly between sessions.
Eligibility: Open to Iowa 4-H and FFA exhibitors that have nominated livestock projects for the 2020 Iowa State Fair. Shows will be available for the following:
- FFA Beef
- FFA Horse
- FFA Meat Goat
- FFA Poultry*
- FFA Rabbit*
- FFA Sheep
- FFA Swine
- FFA & 4-H Dairy Cattle
- FFA & 4-H Dairy Goats
- 4-H Beef
- 4-H Horse
- 4-H Meat Goat
- 4-H Poultry*
- 4-H Rabbit
- 4-H Sheep
- 4-H Swine
- *nomination not required