There will be no carnival this year at the Riley County Fair.
After weeks of uncertainty, Danny Ottaway, owner and operator of Ottaway Amusements, confirmed that due to COVID-19, the carnival was being called off. Riley County K-State Extension Director Gary Fike says it’s a huge loss for the fair.
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Fike says additional details are still being determined and the schedule for fair activities is subject to change.
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In addition to the carnival, there will also be no Kaw Valley Rodeo this year. The Riley County Fair is still scheduled to begin July 23.