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Will the State Fair of Texas return? If yes, ‘it will look different from every other year'

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5:06 PM on Jun 17, 2020 CDTDespite a news report that said the State Fair of Texas “” by opening in September, a statement from the fair says that decision hasn’t been made yet.Dallas County reported a — 413 — and an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases over the past Gov. Greg Abbott “ with Texas’ reopening,” though some business owners and event organizers are curious if the increase in numbers signifies a .Related:The organizers of the State Fair of Texas say in a statement that they’ll decide in mid or late July whether to open the fair for its 24-day run. If they do, the prescribed dates are Sept. 25 through Oct. 18 in Fair Park.“Health and safety for all remains the top priority for the Fair. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Fair has explored ways to host the 2020 Fair safely for everyone — fairgoers, staff, vendors, exhibitors, partners, and our neighbors in South Dallas,” the statement says.If the fair does go on as planned, “it will look different from every other year in order to ensure a safe environment,” the statement says. That might mean limited attendance, health screenings and pre-purchased tickets.Last year, the fair drew 2,514,637 during its nearly monthlong run, and it’s not uncommon on peak days for the fair to draw more than 200,000 people. The event was estimated by the University of North Texas in 2017 to deliver between $410 million to $499 million in economic impact.In May, Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas, that “it’s tough right now to make a call as to where we’re going to be, because there are so many uncertainties as to where this thing is going.”For now, the fair is continuing to plan for the Sept. 25 opening as if it were happening since the event takes “year-round efforts.”Related:Related:Catch up on North Texas' vibrant arts and culture community, delivered every Monday.By signing up you agree to our

5:06 PM on Jun 17, 2020 CDTDespite a news report that said the State Fair of Texas “” by opening in September, a statement from the fair says that decision hasn’t been made yet.Dallas County reported a — 413 — and an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases over the past Gov. Greg Abbott “ with Texas’ reopening,” though some business owners and event organizers are curious if the increase in numbers signifies a .Related:The organizers of the State Fair of Texas say in a statement that they’ll decide in mid or late July whether to open the fair for its 24-day run. If they do, the prescribed dates...

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