The Cooper County Fair is moving forward this week without carnival rides after its ride provider abruptly shut down just days before the event.
Fair officials say they also lost a $5,000 deposit paid to Amusement Associates, which cited soaring insurance and labor costs as the reason for closing.
While organizers couldn’t find a replacement in time, they say the rest of the fair will go on as planned, featuring livestock shows, contests, live music, food and family activities.
The fair runs through Saturday.