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5th annual Terry Lierly Memorial Derby

Join us on September 25 & 26, 2026 for the 5th annual Terry Lierly Memorial Derby! Friday night kicks off at 7 PM, Saturday at 5 PM. Team shows start us off Friday night, and Compact teams and individual classes carry us into Saturday! Over $40,000 in payouts and more than 10 exciting classes will be featured! For lodging see our Memorial Derby Lodging page, for rules contact Austin Johnson at 217-248-0886.

Beer Tent

There will be a beer tent on site open Friday and Saturday, no outside alcohol allowed on site

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Livestock and exhibit regiSTRATION

Click the link to be taken to the Blue Ribbon Registration Site

view the 2026 fairbook

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Download the 2026 Pike County Fairbook

Full Book 8.5x11 (2) (pdf)

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Volunteer Today

We welcome you to become a part of our Fair Ambassador Program! This opportunity is open to individuals, businesses and community groups who want to volunteer to be a part of one of Pike County’s largest events of the year June 2nd-6th, 2026. Click the link below to sign up today.

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Carnival ride information

K&S Midways will be operating during the fair. There will be small rides and large rides for 2026. We will be selling armbands at local banks and businesses, or reach out to a fairboard member. Armband presales are $20 each (per night), or $25 during the fair. Individual tickets can be purchased as well.

General Information

Disabled parking is available - Enter the fairgrounds through the south gate near the railroad tracts. Handicap tag must be displayed in the vehicle at all times
NO coolers or outside alcohol of any type are allowed on the fairgrounds property
NO food allowed in the livestock barns
NO smoking or Vaping is allowed in the Grandstands or any other Bleachers
NO pets allowed - service animals only
NO personal golf carts, four wheelers or side by sides are allowed on the fairgrounds without written consent from the Fair Board
NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS

Schedule
Sponsors
Demo Derby
Tractor Pull
Pageants & Talent Show
Horse Show
Livestock
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