Appanoose County Fair

05/26/2026

Today's champion spotlight with the Sancrest Western Series powered by Champion Seed shines on the 2025 Sancrest Trailer Sales 95 Limited Pro Stock Tractor champion, Adrian Cox and the "Hickory Ho**er" IH.

Cox has had an impressive run at the top of this class over the years with multiple points championships to his credit. The 2025 season was no exception with five wins and only one finish outside the top five across the season. A pair of Deeres out of the Bousema stable rounded out the top three, with Mike Bousema in second on the "Limited Edition" and Steve Bousema wheeling the "Special Edition."

Congratulations Adrian on your 2025 championship!

The 95 Limited Pro Stock schedule includes stops at the following events:
June 20 - Fayette Power Pull Fayette, Missouri
July 17 - Lincoln County Fair-MO Troy, Missouri
July 23 - Appanoose County Fair Centerville, Iowa
July 24 - Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater Council Bluffs, Iowa
July 25 - Cass County Fair - Iowa Atlantic, Iowa
July 30 - Wayne County Fair, Corydon, Iowa
July 31 - St. Charles, Missouri
August 2-3 - Adams County Fair - Mendon, Illinois
August 17 - Missouri State Fair Sedalia, Missouri
September 5 - Mexico Young Farmers Mexico, Missouri

IHRA

05/22/2026

Come on down to the Appanoose County Fairgrounds for a delicious meal to support the family of Tracy Lawson. $12. Pulled pork sandwich, cheesy potatoes, beans and brownie and water. All proceeds go to the family.

We are here until 7:30!!

05/05/2026

04/29/2026

Thank you to all the Centerville High School students who came to the fairgrounds for their community service project this morning. A lot of clean up was accomplished!

01/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our appreciation dinner! We are incredibly grateful for our sponsors, donors, and supporters who make everything we do possible. From the great company to the live and silent auctions, the evening was a huge success because of YOU. We truly appreciate your continues support!

Dinner was provided by Fareway, Hy-Vee, Big County Concessions and Double D's BBQ. Venue was provided by Valley View Event Center.

Tom Demry, thank you and your family for over 50 years of dedication to the Appanoose County Fair.

2025 Grand Champion Sponsor - Cantera Aggregates, J & J ready Mix, Farmers Mutual Communications, Iowa Media Network, Valley View Event Center and Putnam County Vet Clinic. Signs donated by Dynamite Custom Metal.

Live and Silent Auction donors - Centerville Produce, Cantera, J & J, Tractor Supply, Vetter Equipment, Legends, Raw Metal, McDanolds Farms, Sinclair Tractor, Dynamite Custom Metal, Louie's Lakeside Bistro, Creative Chaos, Material Gilz Quilt, Circle K Cattle, Martsching Cattle, Sapphire Auto, Beyond Beauty, Brown's Shoe Fit, Buban guns, Car Quest, The Hair Barn, USCC, Country Roads Meat Market, Dannco, Flower Center, Flower Tique, Fogle True Value, Fox Hole, Funky Junk, George n Nicks, Gypsy Quarter, Hall Tree, IHCC, Iowa Media Network, Jenz Trenz, Jim Irelan,Men's Wear, Jeremy Belloma, Joe's Quick Shop, Justin Long, Keshia Barbaglia Photography, La Fiesta, Lockridge, Mama Dawns, Melanie Cowan Realty, Mood Studio, Myra Photography, Mystique, Nappa, Nicole Hair, Numa Towing, PACT, Patricia Babbit, Posh Nails, Putnam County Vet, Real McCoy Realty, The Pink Feather, Red Nutrition, Rhona Cox, Tammi Hair Styling, Southern Iowa Heating and Cooling, Subway, Teghan Maxwell, Lucile's in the Continental, Cetral Plains Stockyard, White Oak Grill, Ashley Long Custom Tags, and Wood Grains.

Bakery - Marcy Thamke, Molly Felton, Julie Ocker, Brenda Royer, Bridget Strickler and girls, White Oak Grill, Lydia Wells, Andera Heesch, Julie Clayworth, Heather Whitney, Carissa Marshall, Ellie B’s, Michelle Burge, Sunny Raskie and Bakery Blue

Unfortunately we didn't get picture of everything!

See you at the fair in July 20th - 25th, 2026 and this event next year January 23rd, 2027 at Valley View Event Center.

01/24/2026

Things are all set! We’re ready for our live auction and silent auction so come see us at 6 o’clock. Thank you to all of our sponsors that made this great event happen!

01/23/2026

Before we get started with the live auction this Saturday, we’re offering a fun way to boost your bidding dollars. For just $10, you can purchase a bandanna and play a game of Heads or Tails. Winners can earn up to $250 to use in the live auction. It’s quick, it’s fun, and it supports a great cause!

Thank you to The Pink Feather, Cantera Aggregates, Real McCoy Realty, Thomas Funeral Home, and Tabaugh Chiropractic for sponsoring the bandannas.

11/05/2025

We're looking to reach people who haven't been invited to our Sponsorship Dinner in the past that would like an invite. Please take a moment to fill out the short survey below - your responses will help us connect with new guests and make sure no one is left out!!

If you would like to receive more information about becoming a sponsor of the Appanoose County Fair or would like to receive an invite for the January 24th, 2026 Fair Sponsorship Dinner please complete the information below.