Local county fairs are the works for 2021.

This is in contrast to 2020, when most Pennsylvania counties canceled their fairs due to pandemic-related safety concerns. The difference now is that a vaccine is widely available to Pennsylvanians aged 16 and over who want one.

While it is unknown what the state of Pennsylvania gatherings will be in August, fair organizers in the local region are moving ahead with planning of the popular gatherings.

The Potter County Fair Board announced plans for the 2021 fair to be held Aug. 1-7. This is to be the county’s 85th fair.

The board noted the Potter County Fair is subject to guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and U.S. Centers for Disease Control. However, board members remain “optimistic” that vaccination efforts will allow the fair to be held safely.

In McKean County, the 115th fair is slated for Aug. 15-21 at the East Smethport fairgrounds. The general admission price will include rides and shows on the mini-stage. Additionally, the McKean County Fair has announced a chicken barbecue that is slated for June 20, which is Father’s Day.

McKean County Fair organizers have indicated that more information on both events will be released when available.

Meanwhile, the Elk County Fair is slated for 10-14 at the fairgrounds, located in Kersey.

The Elk County Fair has announced plans for a June event, too. The organization is planning Family Fun Days for 1 to 8 p.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13.

The organization is looking for food, craft and non-profit vendors for Family Fun Day, and they say that entertainment and games will also be part of the fun.

Organizers of the Cameron County Fair haven’t announced on their website or Facebook page that the 2021 fair is on. However, the county was one of few in Pennsylvania to move forward with its fair in 2020.

A schedule from the Pennsylvania State Fair Association website has the 2021 Cameron County Fair listed as Aug. 1-7.