MINOT, N.D. (Prairie Public Radio) – The North Dakota State Fair has been cancelled.

Fair officials say it’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement, fair officials said it’s impossible to predict the scale of the pandemic. The statement says:

“Our concern is for the health and safety of our community, attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff and all involved with the North Dakota State Fair.”

Tickets purchased with credit cards will be refunded back into the accounts.

The Fair was scheduled July 17th to the 25th.