PERFORMERS
SMASH IT
Demolition Derby
Saturday, August 29th - 2026
Smash It as a company is no stranger to massive elimination motorsports events. Founded in 1998, Smash It started when the Clark Brothers bought out Paulus demo derbies a company that was based in Ohio, the first order of the new demo venture was to change the name and give a new attitude to the local derby world and make the company more driver friendly. From day one our mission was to treat all drivers with the respect that they deserve.
MOTORCYCLE RACES
PRO-AM FLAT TRACK MOTORCYCLE RACES
Friday, August 28th - 2026
Pro-Am flat track motorcycle racing at it’s finest. With youngsters on 50 cc to the pro’s. You will see great racing at speeds of 100 mph on one of the racers’ favorite tracks. The event is produced by For the Riders. $10.00 GA
TRACTOR PULLS
The Darke County Fair will host two evening's of tractor pulling
Darke County Tractor Pull - MONDAY - August 24th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Grand National Tractor Pull - TUESDAY - August 25th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
A Darke County Fair tradition
Join us for two evenings of Tractor Pulling action as we host the Grand National Tractor Pulls + Our regional favorites—The Darke County Tractor Pullers Association as they compete in the Grandstand.
Darke County Agriculture Society Elections
The Darke County Agriculture Society General Election
Thursday - August 27th, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Candidates must get petitions from the Secretary and have 10 holders of membership tickets of our society names. Per the October 1, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes, effective immediately, all future Fairboard candidates be required to attend two F airboard meetings prior to picking up a Fairboard petition. The petitions must be turned in to the Office Manager/ Secretary, Heidi May, at secretary's office by filing deadline of 9:00 A.M., Thursday, August 20, 2026. Petition fee is $20.00 per candidate.
MORE FUN & EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT
LITTLE MR & MISS CONTEST
DATE & TIME: Monday, August 24th (Click form below for entry and times)
LOCATION: Youth Building
ADMISSION: Free Admission
One of the most anticipated competitions of the Great Darke County Fair. The Little Mr & Miss Contest is a crowd pleaser packed full of unforgettable moments.