Lewis County Fair

Demolition Derby Rules - Friday, July 9th - Lunatic Promotions - 4 Classes. Full Size rules call Jeff at 515-835-9910, For compacts call Stan at 319-270-2373 and for general information call Steve @ 641-521-6659

Congrats to our first Raised in a Barn winner, presented by Selby Implement, Gatlyn Job from Canton, Mo. He’s pictured with his shorthorn market steer named Sli...m Jim. This is Gatlyn’s 3rd year showing market steers, and he looks forward to showing for many more years! Raised in a Barn is brought to you by Ursa Farmers Cooperative, Compeer Financial, Farmhouse Meat Co., Prairieland FS, Inc., Chris Buckert and Lindsey Frese! See more

It is with our deepest regrets, but the upmost and sincere concern for our community, volunteers, families, exhibitors, and spectators that the Lewis County Fair Board has made the very difficult decision to cancel our 45th Annual County Fair. Many factors precipitated this decision, which was only reached after much discussion between members of the Fair Board, 4-H and FFA representatives, Lewis County Health Department, and Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, June 2...nd. Aside from the health and safety of our community, which is and will always be our first priority, operating procedures that have been established by the CDC and State of Missouri, circumstances surrounding our Carnival’s decision to forego participation, and the current guidelines by which 4-H is having to operate, make the production of a county fair nearly impossible. The Lewis County Fair operates on a year to year basis, and unfortunately, the risk this year, cannot be substantiated against the threat of years to come. The Lewis County Fair Board will continue to work with 4-H Council and University of Missouri Extension to make our facilities available in the event their guidelines are lessened so as to make a 4-H and FFA show feasible. We commend our county youth’s dedication and hard work on their projects thus far and we are ever grateful for the support of our community and surrounding areas. Each of our sponsors will be contacted individually and those funds handled accordingly. The Lewis County Fair Board will continue making improvements to the grounds and buildings in preparation for next year, and the Board is discussing the possibility of a fall event, should circumstances allow.

"Let the Good Times Grow" is the theme for the 2020 Lewis County Fair. Planning and preparations are moving forward with all indications that all events will be held as planned. The Fair Board is still keeping a close eye on the information, recommendations, and guidelines provided and established by our local law enforcement, health department, and the State of Missouri. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and update you all should anything change. In a time of uncertainty and doubt, we hope the Fair is something we can all look forward to.

The Lewis County Fair is pleased to announce the 2020 Scholarship winners, Rachel Olson and Kenzie Rutledge. Rachel and Kenzie are both Highland High School graduates. Congratulations!

The 4-H Youth building has been updated over the past several months. We have updated the electrical, lights, emergency lighting, ceiling fans, and ceiling. It is light and bright! The work was completed by Moore Construction and funding was provided by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri including the Lewis County Fund, and the Lewis County Fairboard.