NEMO FAIR

NEMO FAIR A premier venue offering year-round building rentals and camping. Our facilities cater to all your needs with spacious indoor and outdoor options.

As the host of NEMOs largest fair, our annual fair is a highlight for thousands of visitors.

06/01/2026

FREE ADMISSION MONDAY at the 2026 NEMO Fair!

Kick off fair week with a full day of exhibits, competitions, community traditions, and family fun — all with FREE ADMISSION on Monday, July 13th!

📍 NEMO Fairgrounds – Kirksville, MO
Morning Activities
9:00 AM – Building Exhibit entries accepted for judging
10:00 AM – Open Class Building Exhibit entries accepted for judging
10:00 AM – Pie Contest entries due (bring your prize-winning pies!)
10:00 AM – Dog Show

Evening Activities
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
• Reveille
• Grand Marshal Introduction
• Official Fair Opening
6:30 PM – Pie Eating Contest
7:00 PM – Garden Tractor Pull featuring the Garden Tractor Pullers of Mid-Missouri Association

Whether you're entering exhibits, showing off your dog, competing in the pie contest, or cheering from the grandstands, Monday is the perfect way to start your 2026 NEMO Fair experience!

Then join us throughout the week for livestock shows, carnival rides, rodeo action, truck & tractor pulls, and live concerts as we celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom at the 2026 NEMO Fair!

🇺🇸🎡 FREE ADMISSION MONDAY at the 2026 NEMO Fair! Kick off fair week with a full day of exhibits, competitions, community...
06/01/2026

🇺🇸🎡 FREE ADMISSION MONDAY at the 2026 NEMO Fair!

Kick off fair week with a full day of exhibits, competitions, community traditions, and family fun — all with FREE ADMISSION on Monday, July 13th!

📍 NEMO Fairgrounds – Kirksville, MO
Morning Activities
🏆 9:00 AM – Building Exhibit entries accepted for judging
🌟 10:00 AM – Open Class Building Exhibit entries accepted for judging
🥧 10:00 AM – Pie Contest entries due (bring your prize-winning pies!)
🐕 10:00 AM – Dog Show

Evening Activities
🇺🇸 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
• Reveille
• Grand Marshal Introduction
• Official Fair Opening
🥧 6:30 PM – Pie Eating Contest
🚜 7:00 PM – Garden Tractor Pull featuring the Garden Tractor Pullers of Mid-Missouri Association

Whether you're entering exhibits, showing off your dog, competing in the pie contest, or cheering from the grandstands, Monday is the perfect way to start your 2026 NEMO Fair experience!

🎪 Then join us throughout the week for livestock shows, carnival rides, rodeo action, truck & tractor pulls, and live concerts as we celebrate 250 Years of American Freedom at the 2026 NEMO Fair!

FREE ADMISSION DAY AT THE 2026 NEMO FAIR! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 12th and kick off Fair Week with a day fu...
05/31/2026

FREE ADMISSION DAY AT THE 2026 NEMO FAIR!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 12th and kick off Fair Week with a day full of family fun, community spirit, and future fair royalty!

👶 Kids & Baby Show – 10:00 AM This year's theme is "Fly Me to the Moon" 🌙✨ Preregister through the NEMO Fair Queen Pageant page or register at 9:00 AM the morning of the event.

🎤 Speech Contest – 1:00 PM Come cheer on local youth as they showcase their public speaking talents.

👑 NEMO Fair Queen Pageant – 4:00 PM

Lovingly dubbed the “PR Princesses,” the NEMO Fair Queens are far more than pretty faces wearing crowns and sashes. They are proud ambassadors of the NEMO Fair, elected to represent the values, traditions, and community spirit that make the fair so special.

Throughout fair week, they welcome fairgoers, sponsors, exhibitors, and visitors with hospitality and kindness. They attend events across the fairgrounds and proudly serve as storytellers of the fair each year through photographs, social media, and community engagement.

Their role extends beyond the local level as they also represent the NEMO Fair at the state level, promoting the traditions and impact of county fairs across Missouri. However, their greatest priority is representing their hometown communities with pride.

Throughout the year, they participate in local events, support community initiatives, and strive to uphold the fair’s creed by encouraging positive impact, leadership, and service. The NEMO Fair Queens proudly support local businesses because they know these businesses are the heart of what keeps communities thriving and the fair enduring for generations to come.

They are the NEMO Fair’s PR Princesses, and they carry that title with great pride — always striving to represent it with dignity, kindness, and a servant’s heart. - With Love Cortney ❤️

Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family and help us celebrate the beginning of the 2026 NEMO Fair!

We can't wait to see you there.

05/31/2026

We are READY Nemo!! How bout you???

🚜 NEMO FAIR IS HIRING – 2026 GROUNDS CREW! Looking for a summer opportunity to make some extra cheddar? Join our 2026 Gr...
05/26/2026

🚜 NEMO FAIR IS HIRING – 2026 GROUNDS CREW!

Looking for a summer opportunity to make some extra cheddar? Join our 2026 Grounds Crew and help keep the fair running smoothly!

💵 Wage: $15 per hour
🔞 Minimum Age: 18 years old

📅 Availability Required:
Must be available for the majority of mornings, afternoons, or evenings from July 12th – July 19th, 2026.

🛠 Job Requirements:
• Ability to perform basic manual labor
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Dependable and ready to work as part of a team
• Willing to help keep the fairgrounds clean, safe, and event-ready

If you’re hardworking, reliable, and enjoy being outdoors, we’d love to have you join the crew and help make the 2026 NEMO Fair a success!

📩 To apply: Message the NEMO Fair page with your name and phone number to be contacted for an interview.

At NEMO Fair, we know the future of agriculture starts with our youth. That’s why we’re proud to support and help grow t...
05/26/2026

At NEMO Fair, we know the future of agriculture starts with our youth. That’s why we’re proud to support and help grow the Adair County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale—a program that represents so much more than sale day. It’s about hard work, leadership, responsibility, dedication, and building the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Every exhibitor, buyer, volunteer, and supporter plays a part in strengthening our rural communities and creating opportunities for these young people to succeed.

Help us continue to grow this mission by supporting, sharing, and inviting others to follow the Adair County 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale

Together we can:
🐐 Promote our youth exhibitors
🐄 Connect with new buyers & supporters
🌱 Strengthen agriculture in our community
🏆 Invest in the future of our youth

From the barn to the show ring, these kids are doing incredible things—and NEMO Fair is honored to stand behind them every step of the way.

05/25/2026

💥Attention Adair County Exhibitors💥

Mark your calendars! The 2026 NEMO Fair Exhibitor Schedule is here to help families, exhibitors, and supporters start pl...
05/24/2026

Mark your calendars!
The 2026 NEMO Fair Exhibitor Schedule is here to help families, exhibitors, and supporters start planning for fair week! 🇺🇸⭐

⏰ Show times and PeeWee Show information will be released soon, but we wanted to share the exhibitor schedule early so everyone can prepare accordingly.

From cats and horses to livestock and building exhibits, we are looking forward to another incredible week celebrating the hard work and dedication of our youth exhibitors! ❤️💙

Stay tuned for additional exhibitor details, schedules, and updates coming soon! 🌟

🚨 Exhibitor Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 NEMO Fair! 🚨It’s time to get those entries submitted and start countin...
05/24/2026

🚨 Exhibitor Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 NEMO Fair! 🚨

It’s time to get those entries submitted and start counting down to fair week!

Register your exhibits here:
nemofair.fairentry.com⁠

✨ NEW for 2026 ✨
4-H and FFA exhibitors can now purchase up to TEN discounted day passes for family and friends at just $10 each to come support them on their show day!

🎟️ Discounted passes MUST be purchased during exhibitor registration.

The NEMO Fair is proud to be an OPEN FAIR, welcoming youth exhibitors from ANY county to participate! ❤️🤍💙

📌 Species rules and information can be found on the registration home page.

⏰ Registration closes July 5, 2026 — don’t wait until the last minute to get entered!

☎️ For all exhibitor registration questions, please call 660-665-8800.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the 2026 NEMO Fair!

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend is here, and everyone is welcome at the NEMO Campground! 🇺🇸Whether you’re here for a relaxing ge...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend is here, and everyone is welcome at the NEMO Campground! 🇺🇸

Whether you’re here for a relaxing getaway, campfire memories, family time, or just enjoying the great outdoors, we’re excited to welcome you for a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Bring your campers, tents, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate the unofficial start of summer while honoring those who gave everything for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙

We hope your weekend is filled with laughter, good company, and unforgettable memories!

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2700 E ILLINOIS Street
Kirksville, MO
63501

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+16606658800

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