Douglas County Fairgrounds Ava, MO

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

The Douglas County Fair will be held on July 25th, featuring a variety of livestock shows and exhibits. Pre-registration will open soon and will close July 23rd at Noon!

Exhibits will include:
* Cattle
* Dairy Cattle
* Sheep
* Goats
* Dairy Goats
* Poultry
* Waterfowl
* Rabbits

We will also offer 4-H and open classes for static exhibits, encompassing a wide range of categories. If a class is offered at the Ozark Empire Fair (OEF), it will be available at our event. We encourage new participants to join 4-H.

Static exhibit categories include, but are not limited to:
* Jams and Jellies
* Pickles
* Photography
* Sewing
* Welded Projects

05/15/2026

We are doing a pre-order for T-Shirts this year at the Fair!! There are 2 different colors to choose from, heather blue or heather red, both in a Gildan Soft Style with sizes ranging from a Youth small - Adult 3X. You can follow this link to purchase, they will be available for pickup at check-in.


https://douglas-county-fair-association-inc.square.site/product/t-shirt/64?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=ILORKFYWXCBTJ37YKRFGKEUM

05/06/2026

Mountain View, Missouri
Open to any 4H or FFA Menber!!

04/07/2026

🏁 LOOKING FOR SPONSORS🏁

Demolition Derby

🏁Youth Class (Ages 9–14)
🛠 Limited Weld
💥 Bone-Stock
🏁 MWFA

📍 Douglas County Fairgrounds
7th of November 2026

The best part about sponsoring local is not only are you supporting your local community events, but since we are a NON-Profit then it is a tax write off for you!

Big or small, we appreciate it all and we couldn't have these events without your sponsorship so Thank You!

03/20/2026

Its that time if year again!
We're looking for Douglas county fair sponsors!

Any amount is appreciated!
If you'd like to sponsor a certain species let us know!
Beef and dairy cattle
Meat and dairy goats
Market beef, sheep and goats
As well as rabbits and poultry!

If you have any questions, please reach out!
Tara Uhing 4176830173

01/21/2026

Demolition Derby November 7, 2026
♦️Semi-Stock ♦️Bone-Stock
♦️MWFA ♦️Youth Compact
These rules will be the same as last years November rules!

01/12/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed for the Douglas County Fair!

We’re gearing up for the Douglas County Fair and are looking for great volunteers to help make it a success!

✨ We’re looking for help with:
🐄 Livestock Species Leaders – Help head up individual livestock species and support exhibitors
👖 Denim Gals Pageant (or something similar) – Assist with organization and day-of help
🏛️ Still Exhibits (Exhibit Hall) – Help with displays, check-in, and general support

Volunteering is a great way to support youth, agriculture, and our community — and be part of a fun fair tradition!

📅 Fair Dates: July 24-25 2026
📍 Douglas County Fairgrounds
📞 Interested? Contact - Tara 417-683-0173
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01/08/2026

Douglas County Fair Dates have been announced for 2026!!

The Douglas County Fair will be held July 24-25, 2026!

🛎️ Livestock Show
🛎️ Exhibits
🛎️ And More!

Make sure to like and follow this page for Fair updates and announcements!!

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from the Douglas County Fairboard! We hope you all have a safe, fun family filled Holiday! 😊
Keep your eyes out for our upcoming event dates for the new year!