Could California’s county fairs move to later in the year? ‘It’d be a tough call to do’ El Dorado County Fair has made the jump to later in the year in hopes that a real fair would be allowed at that time. Others aren't too eager to make the jump yet. Author: Eric Escalante Updated: 4:23 PM PST February 11, 2021 STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — After all the slings and arrows of 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic, the idea of throwing the biggest and safest party of 2021 is a tantalizing idea for some organizers. With vaccinations ongoing and a possible end to the pandemic in sight, some say having that safe party later in the year could still be on the table.