Get ready for an exciting summer as the Marion County Fairgrounds come alive from AUGUST 1-8, 2026, showcasing a delightful array of fair food, thrilling kid-pleasing rides, your favorite arena events, and the beloved 4-H livestock exhibits. This year’s fair promises an unforgettable experience with must-see attractions like the Queen Contests, where young ladies vie for the crown, and the exhilarating Tate Shade Bull Bash that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss out on Church Night, where the community comes together in celebration, along with adorable competitions such as Little Mister & Miss and the Baby Contest. For those seeking a rush of adrenaline, the Motorcross races, Demo Derby, and Truck & Tractor Pull will deliver plenty of excitement. It’s an event that the whole family can enjoy, so mark your calendars and

be on the lookout for updates right here!

Miss Marion County 2025, Ashley Bode

Junior Miss Marion County 2025, Ivey Wilson

Pre-Junior Miss Marion County 2025, Ivy Lovelace


2025 FAIR SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JULY 19

  • 9:00 AM All disciplines except trap-

Pops Club New London.


SUNDAY, JULY 20

  • TBA- Trap -West Quincy Gun Club

SATURDAY, JULY 26

  • 10:00 AM Marion County Parade (Meet at High School parking lot.
  • 11:00 AM KC’s BBQ- Courthouse Lawn
  • 11:00 to 11:30am Horseshoe Tournament sign up
  • 12:00 Horseshoe Tournament behind Men’s ball field
  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Registration for Car Show- Show starts at Noon- at the first pavilion by the tennis courts
  • 12:00 PM Building Set-up (Ham & Bacon Exhibitors)
  • 2:00 PM Car Show Awards
  • 4:30 PM Junior Miss 7-10-year-old
  • Junior Miss 11-15-year-old
  • Following Junior- Crowning of Marion Co. Queen
  • 7:00 PM Tate Shade Memorial Bull Bash- Arena


SUNDAY, JULY 27

  • 2:00 PM Exhibit Interview Judging in Sesqui Building
  • 5:00 PM Club Exhibit Set-up in Sesqui building
  • 7:00 PM Church Night at the Fair-Sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance- Talent Stage


MONDAY, JULY 28

  • 4:30-6:15 Registration for Little Mister &Miss.
  • 4:00 PM Cattle barn set up
  • 5:00 PM Swine Barn Set Set-up
  • 6:00 PM Sheep, Goat, Poultry & Rabbit Barn set up
  • 6:30 PM Little Mr. & Miss-Sponsored by El Nopal at the Talent Stage
  • 7:00-9:00 PM Swim Party-Current 4-H/FFA members & family- Palmyra Parks Public Pool-


TUESDAY, JULY 29

  • 8:00 AM Rabbits in Place
  • 9:00 AM Rabbit Show
  • 12:00 PM Poultry blood draw non-market
  • 1:00 PM Pee Wee Horse Show sign up
  • 2:00 PM Pee Wee Horse Show
  • 2:00 PM Sesqui Building Set-up Exhibitors
  • 2:00 PM Horses in Place-4H & FFA members only
  • 3:00 PM 4H/FFA Horse Show
  • 5:30 – 6:00 PM Sign up for Baby Contest- Talent Stage-Sponsored by Palmyra Masonic Lodge #18
  • 5:30 PM Garden Tractor Pull
  • 5:30 – 7:30 PM Art Show Registration-Floral Hall
  • 6:00 –10:00 PM Carnival Rides-Arm Bands-Pay One Price (Tuesday-Saturday)
  • 6:00 PM Jessica Meyer dog trainer
  • 6:15 PM Baby Contest starts - Talent Stage
  • 6:30 PM Tractor Pull- Sponsored by North River Old Iron Club-Arena *No Alcohol


WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

  • 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Poultry- in Place
  • 9:00 AM 4-H/FFA Poultry Show
  • 9:00 AM 4-H/FFA Goats & Sheep – in Place
  • 10:00 AM Market Goat Weigh-in followed by market Sheep to follow
  • 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Pee Wee Goat & Sheep registration
  • 1:30 PM Pee Wee Goat & Sheep Show- Sponsored by: Lewis & Marion County Cattleman, Hannibal FFA, Royal Banks, Prairieland FS, Ralph Griesbaum Family at the Livestock Barn
  • 3:00 PM Goat Show
  • 4:00 PM Dairy heifers, Swine & Cattle in place
  • 5:00 – 10:00 PM Art Show-Floral Hall
  • 5:00 PM Sheep Show
  • 6:00 –10:00 PM Carnival Rides-Arm Bands-Pay One Price
  • 6:30 PM 4-Wheeler Practice- Arena
  • 8:00 PM 4-Wheeler Races- Sponsored by Buffy Peters-Arena


THURSDAY,  JULY 31

  • 8:00 AM Market Swine Show weigh in
  • 8:00 AM Bacon Check In Sesqui- Judging at 9AM
  • 8:00 AM Ag Safety presentation by Rabbit Barn
  • 10:00 AM Market Beef weigh in or following Swine
  • 2:00 PM 4-H/FFA Swine Show
  • 3:00 – 6:30 PM Super cross Sign-in – Arena
  • 3:45-4:45 pm Pee Wee Swine sign up
  • 5:00 PM Art Show- Floral Hall
  • 5:00 PM Pee Wee Swine Show- will follow Swine Show
  • 5:00 PM Pedal Power Sign up-Talent Stage
  • 5:30 PM Cured Ham Judging
  • 6:00 –10:00 PM Carnival Rides-Arm Bands-Pay One Price
  • 6:30 PM Super cross practices- Arena
  • 7:00 PM Pedal Powered Tractor Pull- Sponsored by Palmyra Young Farmers, B&S Insurance along with Auto-Owners Insurance North River Old Iron Club-Talent Stage
  • 8:00 PM Super cross Races- Sponsored by Buffy Peters- Arena


FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

  • 9:30 AM 4-H/FFA
  • 10:00 AM 4H/FFA Beef Show/Breeding/Market Steers-Heifers/Showmanship
  • 12:15-1:15 PM Pee Wee Calf Registration
  • 1:30 PM Pee Wee Calf Show-Livestock barn
  • 5:00 – 10:00 PM Art Show-Floral Hall
  • 5:00 PM Sign-in for Demolition Derby- Arena
  • 5:00 PM Clover Kid Small Animal Show-Show Arena
  • 6:00 –10:00 PM Carnival Rides-Arm Bands-Pay One Price
  • 7:00 PM Demolition Derby- Sponsored by Palmyra Chamber of Commerce-


SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

  • 8:00 AM Antique Tractor Poker Run-Sponsored by the North River Old Iron Club- by Floral Hall
  • 8:00 AM Poultry & Rabbit Barn Clean-up
  • 8:30 AM Awards-Scholarship, Farm Family, Herdsman, Clean Barn
  • 9:00 AM Livestock Sale
  • 10:00 PM Sesqui Building, Barn clean up following sale: No Earlier
  • 5:00 – 10:00 PM Art Show-Floral Hall
  • 6:00 –10:00 PM Carnival Rides-Arm Bands-Pay One Price
  • 6:30 PM Truck & Tractor Pull- Sponsored by Palmyra Young Farmers- Arena
  • 7:00 PM Amateur Talent Contest


ADMISSION PRICES TO ARENA EVENTS

Saturday, July 26th

Adult & Children 6-10… $5.00

Children (Under 6) ....FREE

Tuesday, July 29th

Adult…$5.00

Children (Under 12) …FREE

Wednesday, July 30th

Adult…$15.00

Children (Under 6) … FREE

Thursday, July 31st

Adult…$15.00

Children (Under 6) … FREE

Friday, August 1st

Adult…$20.00

Children 6- 12… $5.00

Children (Under 6) … FREE

Saturday, August 2nd

Adult…$20.00

Children (Under 12) …FREE



FREE SHUTTLE RIDES

PROVIDED BY THE

NORTH RIVER OLD IRON CLUB & GEARED UP GARAGE-

LARRY KADEN



ARM BAND INFORMATION
Arm Band Prices

Advanced Price: $25.00

Daily Price: $30.00

 Arm Band Dates

Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

6:00 – 10:00 PM


GENERAL ADMISSION ONTO FAIRGROUNDS

1.00¢ PER PERSON

CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER FREE

AMATEUR TALENT

CONTEST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025

 7:00 P.M.


4 Divisions:

Division I - Ages 6-9

Division II - Ages 10-13

Division III - Ages 14-18

Division IV - Ages 19 - Adult


Questions:

Mary Freymuth

314-330-2944


DOWNLOAD/PRINT ENTRY FORM

Amature Talent Entry Form

RULES:

Cannot be professional.


Contestants who won first place in previous years are ineligible to enter again in that division.


Each contestant may enter only once.


Contestants cannot sing the same song from the year before.


Contestants must furnish their own thumb drive or CD to be played as submitted.


The first person to submit a song will be the person allowed to use that song. The second


person to submit a song that has already been accepted will have to choose another song.


The sound system will be furnished. Participates to do sound check at 4pm.


No songs saved to phones will be used.


No piano is available.


Each act is limited to three minutes.


Must be your original routine.


No late entries will be accepted the day of the contest. 

CAR SHOW

SATURDAY, JULY 26

8A-11A (Registration) RAIN OR SHINE

$15 pre registered

$20 July 27th (day of)


PICKLEBALL COURT AT PARK

Food/Drinks will be available for purchase from Warren Christian Church


Hosted by: Mid West Street Machines

Sponsored by: Palmyra Chamber of Commerce

and Bud's Paint and Body Shop


CASH PRIZE

Sponsored by Roberts Garage & Towing


AWARDS: TOP 20 & BEST OF SHOW


T-Shirts available for purchase.


CAR SHOW CONACT:

Mark Dodd: 573-822-2403


DOWNLOAD/PRINT ENTRY FORM

Car Show Entry Form

By filling out this  form I assume all risks for damages and release the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce, their members, and the City of Palmyra from all liability. I agree to operate my vehicle in a safe and courteous manner and adhere to the rules and regulations of the show management in displaying of my vehicle. Pop up tents are welcome. $5.00 charge to just display car and not enter event. 


Make checks payable to: Palmyra Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Michele, PO Box 329, Palmyra, MO 63461

If you do not dropped off /  mailed your payment prior to the event you do not have an pre-registered entry. 


COOKIN' &

SEWIN'

CONTEST

ENTRIES DUE BY:

NOON MONDAY JULY 28th

with the exception:

H.A.T.S, those items need to be in place by

3pm Friday July 25, 2025

Maggie’s by 5pm Friday July 25, 2025

 The Rebel Pig drop off time is 10-11am on

Monday July 28st.


You can drop items off starting on July 25th.



COOKIN' & SEWIN' CONTACT-

Lori Payne

573-406-5324


RULES OF CONTEST:

1. All items entered must be made from scratch or homemade

2. Contest open to everyone in the surrounding area.

3. All entries must be in place by noon, Monday, July 28, 2025…WITH THE EXCEPTION the H.A.T.S, those items need to be in place by 3pm Friday & Maggie’s by 5pm July 25, 2025. The Rebel Pig drop off time is 10-11am on Monday July 28st. You can drop items off starting on July 25th.

4. Judging will be completed by noon, Tuesday, July 29, 2025

5. Judging and prizes are the responsibility of the Merchant.

6. Food items will not be returned, handiwork must be picked up before noon Friday August 1st.

7. Do not enter items in store where you are employed.

8. If you have questions about this contest, call Lori Payne 573-406-5324.

9. Thank you for helping us make this contest a success.

10. If the business wants to take pictures of the winners with their entries and ribbon. Then place an ad in the Spectator you can email to the spectator news@palmyra-spectator.com.

11. We recommend all business with Facebook to post winners on their pages.

12. We hope you enjoy the Palmyra Fall Festival and Junior Fair!


LOCATION CONTEST PRIZES
Bud's Paint & Body Homemade Donuts Cash $25, $15, $10
Breadeaux Pizza Plate of Yeast Rolls GC $20, $10
County Market Banana Bread GC $25, $15, $10
Exchange Bank Homemade Wreaths Cash $30, $20, $10
Exchange Bank Homemade Decorated Cupcakes Cash $30, $20, $1
United State Bank Apple Pie Cash $20, $10, $5
Farmers Mutual Insurance Plate of Sugar Cookies Cash $25, $15, $10
Farmers Mutual Insurance Cream Pie Cash $25, $15, $10
Farmers Mutual Insurance Plate of homemade candy Cash $25, $15, $10
Farmers Mutual Insurance Child’s Artwork Cash $25, $15, $10
Maggie's Boutique Cherry Pie Cash $20, $10, $5
H.A.T.S Homemade Salsa Cash $20, $10, $5
HNB National Bank Donut Holes Cash $20, $10, $5
Mercantile Bank Zucchini Bread Cash $25, $15, $10
NEMO Machine & Pattern Carrot Cake Cash $20, $15, $10
Homebank Blueberry muffins Cash $30, $20, $10
Homebank Chocolate Sheet Cake Cash $30, $20, $10
Homebank Cinnamon Rolls Cash $30, $20, $10
Priority Physical Therapy Cheesecake Cash $25, $15, $10
Arrow Tax & Accounting Oatmeal Cookies Cash $20, $10, $5
B Creative Homemade pickles GC $25, $15, $10
The Rebel Pig Craft Beer & Wine GC $20, $15, $10
Palmyra Library Chocolate Chip cookies Cash $25, $15, $10
Doctor Adrienne Lynn Charcoal Drawings Cash $30, $20, $10

 DEMOLITION

DERBY

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Stands open: 4pm

Car Inspections: Noon-5:30pm

Driver's Meeting: 6:30pm

NO LATE ENTRIES

Show starts: 7pm


General Admission: $20

Children 6-12: $5

Children 5 & Under: Free

Pit Pass: $20


DERBY CONACT:

Eddie Neff 573-406-4165 Sponsor questions

Steve Mast 573-769-2015

Dakota Damron 573-501-1493 Puller questions

Justin Meyer 573-515-0313

Jake Schaefer 573-248-8645



MISS MARION

COUNTY

QUEEN

CONTEST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023

Pre-Junior & Junior Miss: 4:30pm

Miss Marion Co. Queen to follow


CONTACT:

Ruthie Kiehl, Destiny Kizer, Carrie Blickhan

EMAIL US

or message on Facebook

Miss Marion County MO


MISS MARION COUNTY QUEEN

2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!


We have transitioned to all online forms this year. Please fill out the corresponding Google Form for the age group the contestant falls in.

You can contact us via Facebook Messenger or by sending us an email at missmarioncountymo@gmail.com with any questions.

There will be a $25 entry fee collected per contestant. If a family has more than one contestant, the entry fee shall be $25 for the first contestant and $10 per each additional contestant regardless of age division.


Miss (ages 16-21)

CLICK HERE


Junior Miss (ages 12-15)

CLICK HERE


Pre Junior Miss (ages 7-11)

CLICK HERE

Illinois Farm Pullers Association:

5500lb Classic Modified

6200lb Pro Street 4X4

6200lb Pro Stock 4X4

9500lb Pro Farm

10000lb Pro Farm

11500lb Farm Stock

12500lb Farm Stock

Eastern Missouri Truck Pullers:

Hot Stock Diesel

Work Stock Diesel

2.6 Smooth Bore Diesel

Modified 2WD

Xcaliber:

9500lb Limited Pro Stock (4.1 Limited Pro)

Pro Modified 4X4 Trucks

6000lb Extreme Super Stock Tractors

8500lb Limited Pro Stock 466 cu in limit

Pro Stock Trucks


 SHOW-ME

SUPER PULL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

6:30pm




PULL CONACT:

 Puller Questions

DAN GARD 573-769-7302

Sponsorship question

KEN DISSELHORST 573-822-3850




ANTIQUE

TRACTOR &

GARDEN PULL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

Garden Tractors: 5:30pm

Antique Tractors: 6:30pm




PULL CONACT:

DONALD PORTER 573-769-3049

HOWARD KROEGER 573-769-4696

BILLY POWELL 573-719-7850

DICK RUPP 573-221-7317


BABY

CONTEST

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

VARIOUS SIGN UP TIMES!

Sign-ups start at 5:45pm

See schedule for age time slots!




BABY CONTEST CONACT:

Tamara Mueller 573-769-2086



PEE WEE

LIVESTOCK

SHOW

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3



BABY CONTEST CONACT:

DEREK GREENING 573-248-7435



TATE SHADE BULL BASH

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Gates open: 5:30pm

Show Starts: 7:00pm


BULL BASH CONACT:

Darin & Kindsey Redd 573-406-8006


KIDS PEDAL POWERED TRACTOR PULL

THURSDAY, JULY 31

7:00pm

Sign up: 5:00pm


CONACT:

Ken Disselhorst 573-822-3850


SUPER

CROSS & 4 WHEELER

RACES

WEDNESDAY, AUG 2

4-WHEELER RACES

Registration: 3pm-6pm

Race: 8pm


THURSDAY, AUG 3

SUPERCROSS

Registration: 3pm-6pm

Race: 8pm


CONACT:

217-440-8657

573-248-4412


2025 FAIR CONTACTS

FESTIVAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

INSIDE EXHIBITS:

Teresa Hays: 573-629-8626                                  

OUTSIDE EXHIBITS:

Rick Lutener: 573-822-7691

 

PARADE COORDINATORS

Ginny Kuntemeyer 573-231-6833 cell                                                                 

 

FAIR COORDINATORS

217-430-0993 Randy Hopson cell

217-430-0076 Michele Hopson cell

 

CO-COORDINATOR/Facebook

573-999-5073 Jamie McCoy cell

MISS MARION COUNTY QUEEN

Ruthie Kiehl, Carrie Blickhan, Emily Goellner

Missmarioncountymo@gmail.com or message on Facebook

Miss Marion County MO


LITTLE MR & MISS MARION COUNTY FAIR

Lisa Ramey 573-248-8976

Kel Drebes


BABY CONTEST

Beth Thordsen 573-795-9876

email: beththordsen@gmail.com


CAR SHOW

Mark Dodd 573-822-2403


TATE SHADE BULL BASH

Darin & Kindsey Redd 573-406-8006


ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL AND LAWN & GARDEN PULL

NORTH RIVER OLD IRON CLUB

DONALD PORTER 573-769-3049

HOWARD KROEGER 573-769-4696

4-WHEELER AND SUPERCROSS RACE

BUFFY PETERS 217-440-8657 OR 573-769-3733


DEMOLITION DERBY

Eddie Neff 573-406-4165 Sponsor questions

Steve Mast 573-769-2015

Dakota Damron 573-501-1493 Puller questions

Justin Meyer 573-515-0313

Jake Schaefer 573-248-8645



PEDAL POWER TRACTOR PULL

Ken Disselhorst 573-822-3850


TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL

Dan Gard: 573-769-7302 Puller Questions

Ken Disselhorst: 573-822-3850 Sponsorship question


AMATEUR CONTEST

Mary Freymuth

314-330-2944


ART SHOW

Cindy Davis 217-257-6970 cell


MERCHANT’S COUNTRY COOKIN’ & SEWIN’

Lori Payne 573-406-5324


TABLOID SALES

Masonic Lodge- Eric Davis 260-668-0764

 

TABLOID DESIGN

Sheila Scholl 573-470-1538


4-H ADVISOR

Karen Coleman 573-769-2117 (office), 319-230-6002 (cell)


MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

Mark Carpenter 573-822-8210

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Provided by:

NORTH RIVER OLD IRON CLUB

DONALD PORTER 573-769-3049

HOWARD KROEGER 573-769-4696

& GEARED UP GARAGE

Larry Kaden 573-406-3515


LIGHTS & SOUND

O’Bryan Sound Entertainment

Shawn O’Bryan 573-822-9960