Marion County Fair - Palmyra, MO

07/10/2025

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‼️There are no vendor spaces available at this time.

07/10/2025

🎤✨ Calling All Talented Performers! ✨🎤

The 2025 Marion County Fair Amateur Talent Contest is almost here, and we want to see YOU on stage! Whether you sing, dance, or have a special talent to share, this is your moment to shine.

🏆 Cash Prizes Awarded in Every Age Division!
⭐ Ages 6–9
⭐ Ages 10–13
⭐ Ages 14–18
⭐ Ages 19–Adult

📅 Contest Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Marion County Fair Talent Stage

🚨 IMPORTANT: Contestants MUST pre-register online by Wednesday, July 30th!
👉 No late entries will be accepted.

✅ Register now at: showmepalmyra.com

Don’t miss your chance to share your talent and compete for great prizes! 🌟

07/09/2025

🎡✨ Calling All Cooks & Creators! ✨🎡

Do you have a secret family recipe or handmade masterpiece? 🍰🧵 Show it off at the 2025 Palmyra Fall Festival Cookin’ & Sewin’ Contest!

🏆 Cash prizes awarded in every category!
🍪 Cakes, cookies, pies, artwork, crafts & more
📅 Entries due by noon on Monday, July 28, 2025 (some deadlines vary)
📍 Drop-off times and details in the Marion County Fair guide 👇🏼

💰 Top prizes up to $30 cash and gift cards!

✨ RULES:
✅ All items must be made from scratch or homemade
✅ Open to everyone in the surrounding area
✅ Judging completed by Tuesday, July 29

👉 Gather your BEST recipes and creations—this is your chance to shine!

Questions? Call Lori Payne at 573-406-5324.

🎟 Good luck to all participants—and we can’t wait to see (and taste) your entries!

07/07/2025

🎡 Marion County Fair Pre-Sale Armbands Are Here! 🎡

Skip the lines and save money! Get your unlimited ride armbands in advance for just $25 (they’ll be $30 at the fair). ✨You will need one per person - per day! ✨

🎟 Armband Sessions:
📅 Tuesday, July 29 – Saturday, August 2
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🏷 Where to Buy in Advance:
✅ Monroe City: Hannibal National Bank
✅ Palmyra: Fast Lane, County Market, Exchange Bank, HOMEBANK
✅ Hannibal: County Market

⏰ Hurry! Pre-sale ends July 28th at 5 PM OR once sold out!!

🎢 Armbands are good for one session of unlimited rides on your chosen day!

🎟 Advance Per Person Pass:
$5 for the entire week—available at Exchange Bank (cash or check only).

Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your armbands early and get ready for a week of rides, laughter, and memories! 🌟

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Marion County Fair! 🎆

We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday celebrating with family and friends.

🎡 Reminder: Armband sales for the fair will begin Monday, July 7th. Don’t miss out on all the fun—mark your calendars!

06/26/2025

🎆 make sure to join the Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce for their fireworks display July 3rd!

One week from today: Join us at Flower City Park for fireworks, July 3!

06/21/2025

🚨 I received a friend request from the Marion County Fair today. This is NOT our doing. This is a hacker. Please -report- block & delete-

We will never send a “friend request” to anyone

06/17/2025

📸 Bar -P- Photography will be in the barns capturing all the large animals. Make sure to message her about any photo needs.

Attention everyone showing at the 2025 Marion County Fair!
I will be back in the ring snapping photos this year and I will be at EVERY large animal species! That includes horses, hogs, goats, sheep and of course cattle!
Also any seniors wanting some senior photos during fair time message me for pricing and times! 🎡

06/15/2025

🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉

From all of us at the Marion County Fair, we want to wish a very special day to all the incredible dads out there! 💙

Whether you’re enjoying the rides, cheering at the tractor pulls, or just making memories with your family — thank you for all the love, hard work, and support you give.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the fair this summer! 🎡👨‍👧‍👦

06/15/2025

🚜 The Marion County Fair will be here before we know it! The parade kicks off fair week on July 26th at 10AM.

Where is your families favorite spot to watch the parade? What do you look forward to seeing in the parade each year? Drop your parade photos in the comments 👇🏼