The board of directors of the New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horseshow voted on Tuesday to cancel the upcoming 81st Annual event, scheduled for August 20-22.
The decision was made following released guidelines for Restore Illinois Phase 4, along with recent upticks in confirmed cases locally and in areas where rodeo contestants will be traveling from. Additionally, the board of directors took into consideration the feedback of local, state and federal health, government and legal authorities in their final decision.
The last time the event was cancelled was in years 1942-1946 due to World War II. Plans are actively underway for the 2021 event currently scheduled for August 19-21, 2021.
The International Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned event attracts upwards of 20,000 fans over three days.
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with New Windsor Rodeo Board President Brice Weber Wednesday afternoon.