Any hopes for a traditional September in Clay County were abruptly squashed July 2.

For only the fifth time in its 103-year existence, the Clay County Fair will not be held this year. Officials announced last week that the COVID-19 pandemic would make it impossible to hold a safe event for fairgoers, staff members, exhibitors and entertainers, consequently forcing organizers to push everything to 2021.

"No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't find a way to give you the entire 'World's Greatest County Fair' experience that you have come to love, expect and deserve," fair CEO/Manager Jeremy...