Randolph Community Fair will still go on, despite COVID of 2020
July 1, 2020
LINCOLN — Summer is in full swing and county fairs are right around the corner, but due to COVID-19 restrictions many are going forward with 4-H and livestock shows, but not carnivals and public events.
Cedar County Fair organizers announced in June that all entertainment had been cancelled for this year’s event, and only 4H and FFA events will be held.
As of press time, details for the 4H and FFA events had not all been ironed out, yet.
Many of Nebraska’s 93 county fairs will not be open to the general public this summer.
July 8, 2020
RANDOLPH — As the saying goes, “the show must go on” or in Randolph’s case ‘yes, the Fair is still happening this year.”
The 2020 Randolph Community Fair will take place July 10, 11 and 12.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines from the governor’s office, Randolph’s annual summer event will look a little different this year, Fair organizers said, “but we are excited to bring back many favorites for the Randolph community.”
Area residents are urged to practice social distancing. Masks are also encouraged at all events.
The Lied Randolph Public Library Family Fun Night will be held at the baseball field grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Peter Brunette will entertain with rope walking and fire juggling. A meal of walking tacos or taverns will be available beginning at 6 p.m. The farmer obstacle course for those nine years old and under will follow the show and is sponsored by the local FFA.
An added event this year is a Digital Scavenger Hunt which will be held Saturday morning from 10 a.m. – 12 noon This will be a walking only event and is for teams made up of one to four people. All ages are welcome but anyone under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the City auditorium at 10 a.m. with a digital device to receive complete rules and instructions.
Come up town Saturday night for a Block Party from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Enjoy music and drinks while practicing safe social distancing.
The Knights of Columbus will also have food available for purchase. Admission to the block party is free this year.
The Fireman’s Omelet Breakfast will be held Sunday morning at the City Auditorium but plans are subject to change based on Covid-19 requirements.
July 22, 2020
RANDOLPH — The end of a long journey is finally near for 18 Randolph High School seniors.
The Randolph High School Class of 2020 will hold a graduation ceremony on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. in the Lyle Nannen Memorial Gymnasium.
Because of COVID-19 precautions, Randolph Public School administrators are asking that all guests be personally responsible, maintaining six-feet of social distancing while going to and while at the ceremony. Masks are also recommended while in the school.
Health Department guidelines mandate that there will be no receiving line this year.
Abreanna Greiner is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2020. She is the daughter of Scott and Amber Greiner of Randolph.
Samuel Lemmons will be the class Salutatorian. He is the son of Tim and Jennifer Lemmons of Randolph.
For more, look inside this week’s Times.
The Class of 2020 has chosen a line from a Tim McGraw song as their class motto “Chase your dreams, but always know the road that’ll lead you home again.”
Red Black and White are their class colors with Yellow and Orange Global Rose as their class flower.
The following are the members of the Class of 2020: Keaton Backhaus, Allison Folkers, Levi Frederick, Abreanna Greiner, Carson Gubbels, Becky Hammond, Dylan Kalkowski, Trenton Kiefer, Harley Kyles, Samuel Lemmons, Jordan Mavis, Noah Mosel, Kayla Nordhues, Ethan Olson, Carter Schnoor, Abbie Steffen, Jamison Svehla, and Bobbi Winkelbauer.
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