Southern Iowa Fair & Exposition

05/29/2026

Talk about on time! Racers pulling in at 1:30

05/29/2026

🚨 REDNECK RALLY WEEKEND IS HERE! 🚨

We’ve been getting several messages with questions, so here are a few details to help everyone plan for the weekend:

✅ Cash or Card?
We accept both! Please note there is a $5 minimum purchase at the concession stand and beer stand when using a card.

🏁 Grandstand
• Friday, May 29 — Opens at 6:00 PM
• Saturday, May 30 — Opens at 4:00 PM

Pit Gate Information
The pit gate will officially open at 1:30 PM on Friday. Yes, you may arrive earlier, but everyone will be required to exit the pits prior to opening so we can ensure all participants have paid, signed a waiver, and received a wristband. Will post Saturdays opening time later.

📋 Minor Waivers
A big help for our workers—if you’re bringing a minor into the pits, please have the Minor Waiver Form completed and notarized ahead of time. This saves a lot of time and helps keep the line moving!

You can find the form at www.southerniowafair.com under the Racing tab.

Camping
• $25 per night
• No reservations required
• Plenty of camping spots available!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend of fun and memories at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds!

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask below or send us a message. See you at the Redneck Rally! 🤘🇺🇸

05/29/2026

Fair Week Show- July 14-18th- The Amazing Bubble Factory brings the amazing art of bubbles to life right in front of the audience’s eyes! A self proclaimed Bubbleologist, Jamie’s brand of humor and showmanship both excites and entertains the crowd as he creates thousands of bubbles. Producing bubbles from the size of a pea to the size of a minivan, The Amazing Bubble Factory makes a product that lightens the heart and brings everyone back to their childhood regardless of age.

05/28/2026

Chad Draeger / T Bone Memorial Demolition Derby
📍 Southern Iowa Speedway – Oskaloosa, Iowa
📅 June 12 & 13, 2026

Get ready for TWO nights of hard hits, great teams, and nonstop action as Domination Motorsports & Lunatic Promotions bring one of the best derby weekends of the summer back to Southern Iowa Speedway!

Teams are already signed up from Wisconsin to Arkansas and many states in between, making this one stacked weekend you won’t want to miss! 🔥

Street Stock Weld Teams
1st - $10,000
2nd - $4,000
3rd - $2,000
4th - $1,000
* ONE SPOT LEFT*

Limited Weld Compact Teams
1st - $4,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
4th - $500

Full Size Hobo Teams
Honoring #50 Nathan Arnold
1st - $4,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,000
4th - $500

** STILL HOBO & COMPACT TEAM SPOTS LEFT **

SINGLE CLASSES:
Modified Compacts
Mini Vans
Gut N Go Compacts

Single Class Entry: $100 & Register at the event
Single classes pay based on 6 entries.

SSW Teams: $500 Entry
Hobo & Compact Teams: $400 Entry
🚨 Team entry fees increase after June 1st, must pre register!!

All driver entries include a weekend pit pass

EVENT TIMES:
Friday Night — 7PM
Saturday Night — 6PM
Kids Power Wheels Derby — Saturday at 5PM!

Order of Events-
Friday: SSW Team Heats
COMPACT Team Feature

Saturday:
Powerwheels
SSW Consi
Single Classes
HOBO Team Feature
SSW Team Feature

GENERAL ADMISSION:
Friday: $15
Saturday: $25
Kids (3-12): $5
2 & Under: FREE

PIT PASSES:
Friday: $30
Saturday: $35
Weekend: $60

This event continues to honor the memory of Chad Draeger & Tony “TBone” Atchison while bringing together drivers, crews, and fans for one unforgettable weekend of demolition derby action.

💜🧡 See you in Oskaloosa!

05/27/2026

🏁🏁🏁This weekend 🏁🏁🏁
Here’s the link to the minor form if your child is going to the pits-https://southerniowafair.com/pdf/2025/Minor%20Waiver%20REDNECK%20RALLY.pdf

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Get ready to take a trip to flavor town at NLTS this year! So many great options both days! In the AM expect pastries and more from our friends at The Tin Roof and get your caffeine fix from Coffee Cruiser. Lunch and dinner have so many fantastic options! Come hungry this year!

05/22/2026

June is Men’s Health Month.
Bring your tractor. Bring a friend. Take care of yourself.

Join Mahaska Health for the 7th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride with free complete cholesterol tests, blood pressure checks, sleep assessments, PSA testing, and more.

Saturday, June 20
Event Hours: 8am–12pm
Tractor Ride: 10am
Mahaska County Fairgrounds

Pre-register, reserve your shirt, and learn more.
Visit mahaskahealth.org/tractorride or call 641.676.7420

05/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do this June? ☀️🏁
We’ve got your weekends covered at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds!

05/20/2026

Last year was our first time doing a Quilt Block Contest and it was a HUGE hit! 🩷🪡 Here is the finished product — and wow did it turn out gorgeous!

This beautiful quilt will be auctioned off during our Queen Contest on Monday night, July 13th. Come bid on this amazing masterpiece! 👑

We will also be auctioning off homemade pies made by our queen contestants that evening. 🥧

If you’d like to participate in this year’s Quilt Block Contest, we have both youth and adult quilt blocks available for just $5 each! We’d love to have you join in the fun and help create more beautiful quilts for next year!

05/20/2026

Getting Closer- Come Join Us!