Tractor pulls, motorsports, pageant planned for Richland County Fair

Richland County Fair

July 19-27

502 White Squirrel Drive

Olney, Illinois

OLNEY, Ill. — A special event is planned for each day of the Richland County Fair, including the Miss Richland County Pageant on Monday, July 22.

The pageant, which will also include the Little Miss Pageant, will start at 7 p.m. Reserved seating is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under.

Two nights of tractor pulling will be held on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. On Friday, the Epic Services Pro Stock Diesels will compete along with local gas and diesel pullers.

The Illinois Stock Pullers Association and the Illinois Hot Farm Stock Pullers Association drivers will compete during the Saturday event.

The pulling events will start at 7 p.m. both nights and general admission is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under.

Visitors to the fair can enjoy the talent show for free at The Bandshell on Tuesday, July 23. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the event.

Go-Kart Racing is also planned for that night including several classes of competition — Box Stock, Small Block Open, Super Stock, Ladies and 50+.

The last two days of the fair feature motor events, the Motocross on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday.

Sponsored by LeMond’s Motorsports Olney, the Motocross competition starts at 7 p.m. and will include both Quad and Motorcycle classes.

Drivers in the Demolition Derby have the opportunity to compete for the $11,250 purse. Several classes are scheduled, including Mini-Vans, Mini-Trucks, Half Ton Chain & Wire Trucks, Chain & Wire Large Frame Cars and 4/6 Cylinder Mini.

For more information about the Richland County Fair, go to www.richlandcountyfair.org.