A traditional event of central Pennsylvania will be on pause for 2020, as the Bloomsburg Fair announced its cancellation via Facebook on Tuesday.

“In these uncertain and ever-changing times, the board members of the Bloomsburg Fair Association found it necessary to gather and interpret vast amounts of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Any decision that will ultimately affect thousands of people and an entire region should not be made casually,” said a post on the Bloomsburg Fair Facebook page.

Each year the fair is responsible to our 1,100 vendors, thousands of exhibitors, many local artists, our generous sponsors, and the families that enter our gates in search of education, fun, and memories that last a lifetime.”

Planning for next year’s event is already underway.

“This was a very difficult decision, but our concern for the health and safety of our community outweighs our desire to host this years fair. The Bloomsburg Fair Association is committed to the overall well-being of the entire region, and we do not wish to put anyone in jeopardy in order to open our gates. We will, instead, take this time to make improvements, train staff, and look to the future.”

The 2021 fair will be held Sept. 12 through Oct. 2.