Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Baked Goods and
​Champion Banner Auction - 7:00 PM

Baked Goods and Champion Banner Auction
Auction will begin at 7:00 PM in the Livestock Barn.
In addition to breads, cookies, cakes, pies and candies,
we will be auctioning off sponsorship of the
​2027 Junior Fair Grand and Reserve Champion Livestock Banners as well as Champion Showmanship Banners.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Fast Traxx - 7:30 PM

​Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Rabbit and Poultry Show - 6:00 PM

Livestock Barn
Rabbit show followed by the poultry show.

Thursday, September 23, 2026 - Antique Tractor Pull - 7:00 PM

In Memory of Dick and Eydie Akers

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - Frog Jump Contest - 6:00 PM
​Entry Fee: $5.00

  • Contestants must register in either the Junior (under 18) or Adult (18 and over) Division.
  • Open contest - not limited to Alexander or adjacent districts.
  • Give your frog a name.
  • Frogs to be entered in the contest should be transported and held until jumping time in a suitable closed container properly bedded down on wet grass or other suitable material such as burlap.
  • One frog per person. 
  • Frog can compete one time. Each contestant must have their own frog to participate.
  • Frogs will start their jumps from a designated starting circle (the LILY PAD).
  • The distance each frog jumps will be measured on a straight line from the starting point on the pad to the point the frog lands on the 3rd jump.
  • Decisions of the judge will be final.
  • Owners may nudge frog to start first jump.
  • The owner may not touch frog at any time thereafter until jumping is completed.
  • Area Frogs Only. No Imported Varieties. All state laws must be observed.
  • Adult premiums will be 1st Place $100.00 – 2nd Place Adult $50.00 – 3rd Place Adult $25.00.
  • Junior premiums will be 1st Place $100.00 – 2nd Place Junior $50.00 – 3rd Place Junior $25.00.
  • The most important rule that Dick and Eydie always conveyed, return your frog back to a natural environment and take great care to protect your frog from harm.

Friday, September 19, 2025 -  Rough E Rodeo - 6:00 PM

Classes:
Mutton Bustin'
Junior Bull Riding
Barrell Racing
Bull Riding
Fan of the Night
Special Guest of Honor

Friday, September 25, 2026 - Fireworks! - 9:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you in our grandstands for the Friday night Fireworks display!
Grandstand lighting will be turned off approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of the show.

***Please note: For safety reasons there will be NO parking along the highway. This will be strictly enforced!***

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Livestock Show - 8:00 AM

Livestock Barn
Dairy followed by Swine, Sheep, Meat Goats, Dairy Goats and Beef Cattle.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Garden Tractor Pull - 9:00 AM

YOUTH & ADULT GARDEN TRACTOR PULL 
Youth Entry Fee: $5.00 Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
Adult Entry Fee: $5.00 Premiums: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 
YOUTH OPEN STOCK TRACTOR CLASSES 
13 horsepower & under - 12” drawbar height - 3.9mph - age 15 & under 
850 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 
950 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 
13-18 horsepower - 12” drawbar height - 6.0mph - age 15 & under 
850 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 
950 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 
ADULT OPEN STOCK TRACTOR CLASSES 
13 horsepower & under - 12” drawbar height - 3.9mph - age 16 & over 
1,100 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 
13-18 horsepower - 12” drawbar height - 6.0mph - age 16 & over
​1,100 lb. Bar tires (tractor tread) 

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Power Wheels Derby - 6:00 PM


Hosted by the Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department. 
Entry Fees are generously sponsored by L&J Dump Trailer Rentals, LLC!

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Demolition Derby - 7:00 PM

***PLEASE NOTE REVISION OF RULES 08.28.25***
Revisions are highlighted in yellow.

Registration 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Late fee of $25.00 will be charged from 6:00 - start of derby
Registration cut off is start of derby - NO EXCEPTIONS

Inspection: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Everyone must pay at the gate to enter the fairgrounds.

Entry Fee: $75.00 - Includes one pit pass for the driver
and one pit pass for a pit crew member.
(Drivers, bring your designated pit crew member to registration
so they can sign our Hold Harmless Agreement and receive their pit pass.)

Pit Passes: $20/person

Classes
Bone Stock Full Size Cars
Bone Stock Mini Cars
Bone Stock Trucks/SUV/Van
Stock Full Size Cars*
Stock Mini Cars*
​Youth Compact

*Guaranteed Payouts!

Derby rules are available below.

MAD DOG awards will be given as deemed by judges.

Questions: Matt Harris 740-590-9653 or Jack Fulton 740-591-4770


Pit Pass Information

  • To ensure the safety of both participants and fairgoers, pit passes will be enforced.
  • ​Pit passes are $20.00 each.
  • Pit passes are required in the designated pit area for everyone 6 years and up. 
  • Each derby driver will receive two pit passes with their paid registration - one pit pass will be for the driver and the other for one pit crew member.
  • Drivers - please bring your designated pit crew member with you to registration so they can sign our Hold Harmless Agreement and receive their pit pass.​

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - Horse Show - 9:00 AM

Contest Classes begin at 9:00am
1. Exhibition Poles ($5.00/run)
2. Youth Poles (18 & under) - $50 Class
3. Open Poles - $100 Class
4. Exhibition Barrels ($5.00/run)
5. Pee-Wee Barrels (10 & under) - $50 Class
6. Youth Barrels (11-18) - $50 Class
7. Open Barrels - $100 Class
Short Break between Contest and Fun Classes
**Fun Classes won’t start until after the Parade**
8. Lead-In Class - Trophies
9. Egg and Spoon - Rosettes
10. Flag Race - Rosettes
11. Down & Back - Rosettes
12. Stakes Race - Rosettes
13. Keyhole - Rosettes

Entry Fees and Paybacks
Lead-In Class
Entry Fee: $1
Payback: Prizes for all
$50.00 Classes 
Entry Fee: $5
Payback: $25, $15, $10
$100.00 Classes 
Entry Fee: $10
Payback: $50, $30, $20
Fun Classes: 
Entry Fee: $3
Rosettes for top 5

Everyone must pay at the gate to enter the fairgrounds.

Not responsible for any accidents or lost/stolen items!

For more information contact Sam Lewis Jr. (740) 856-0321

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - Parade - Noon

Parade line-up will be on Washington Road heading toward town.
Parade route: Washington Road east, turn right onto West Clinton Street, turn right onto Hill Avenue,
turn left onto State Street/681, turn right onto the exit ramp, turn right into the fairgrounds.
No registration or entry fee to be in the parade.
Float Prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $25, 5th $20

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - Announcement of Visiting Royalty - Following Parade - held in the Livestock Barn

Visiting royalty are welcome to come to our Livestock Barn where folks will be gathered for
​afternoon activities to introduce themselves and promote their event. 

Sunday, September 27 ,2026 - FUN DAY - Following Announcement of
​Visiting Royalty
Hosted by Alexander FFA

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - Kids Pedal Pull - 3:00 PM

Livestock Barn
weigh-in starts at 2:30 PM
$1.00 Entry Fee
Classes: 30-45lbs, 46-60lbs, & 61-86lbs
Premiums: 1st - $5, 2nd - $3, 3rd - $2

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Kids Prize Drawing - 4:00 PM

Livestock Barn

To be entered, the child must have a youth membership ticket or Sunday paid admission ticket stub.

Child must be present to receive prize.