Marion County Fair Demolition Derby - Friday, Aug 7th - 7PM

The Palmyra Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Crash Kings Promotion for the 2026 Marion County Fair Demolition Derby. The Derby is annually the biggest event at the Marion County Fair and we are excited to provide a night of action packed fun for the family! 

Friday, August 7th 

Power Wheels Derby: 6:30 PM

*Details below

Main Derby Start Time: 7:00 PM
Stands Open: 4:00 PM

Location: Arena at the Fairgrounds

Admission: $20 per person. 6 and under FREE.

Alcohol: Personal sized coolers ONLY. No glass! No Beer garden.

Join us for an action filled night of car crashing chaos! 

Information for drivers:
$50 to participate - only includes driver's entry
Car Inspection: 12 PM - 5:30 PM
**Cars must be registered and through inspection by 5:30 PM
**NOTE: Lines getting into the fairgrounds can be extremely lengthy - plan ahead and give yourselves plenty of time. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.
Driver's Meeting: 6:30 PM
Class Payouts listed below.
Class rules available for download below.
Absolutely NO ALCOHOL in pits. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification.

Classes and Payouts: 

STOCK - 1st - $3000, 2nd - $2000 - 3rd - $1000

BASH COMPACT WELD - 1st - $2500, 2nd - $1500, 3rd - $750

HOBO COMPACTS - 1st - $2500, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $500

CRASH KINGS - 1st - $2000, 2nd - $1000, 3rd - $500

BLAZERS & VANS - 1st - $1000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250

MOWERS - 100% Payback

Mad Dog - $500 for Car Classes