MARION â The first big fair of summer is returning to Marion in 2021 after COVID-19 canceled the event last year.
The Marion fair is scheduled to run June 13 through June 19, but the first day where there are events scheduled is Monday, June. 14.
Marion Fair Board President Daryl Bode said last year the fair was canceled in May after a lengthy fair board meeting and input from state and local authorities determined it was the only option. He said the risks outweighed the benefits. Although the fair was canceled last year, the board decided to have a virtual animal show and auction for those children and teens who were planning on showing an animal at the fair.