Washington County Fair Assoc, Nashville

07/13/2026

💕As we finish cleaning up the fairgrounds for the 2026 Washington County Fair, our hearts are full.

Thank you to every person who came out and spent part of your week with us. Whether you joined us for the Fair Queen Pageant, Dirt Dash, ITPA Tractor Pull, Monster Truck Jam, Gretchen Wilson & Drew Baldridge concert, Demolition Derby, Carnival rides or one of the many other moments throughout the fair, your support meant more than we can say.

The Washington County Fair is built by a community that continues to show up year after year. It takes countless volunteers, sponsors, participants, vendors, workers and supporters behind the scenes to make it all possible, and we are deeply grateful for every one of you.
We know that those unsung heroes are the ones who make this event happen. What shines in the light was forged in the shadows.

Although the concert night didn't happen as anticipated because mother nature had her own plan, we are thankful so many of you showed up and waited it out with us in hopes of the best outcome.

This week was one for the record books but most of all, thank you for the smiles, the laughter, the memories and the traditions you helped create. Seeing families and friends come together is what makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Thank you for making the 2026 Washington County Fair so special. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back next year. ❤️

07/11/2026

**Update** ALL PIT AND GENERAL ADMISSION PARKING is behind the High School and the 4H building. ONLY Trucks and Trailers in the pits!

TONIGHT! Saturday, July 11th, join us for our Demolition Derby at the Washington County Fair in Nashville, Illinois!
General Admission: $15
Pit Pass $25
Rider $40
Driver $50
Drivers and riders sign up and register at the derby in the pits.
Come join us for a smashing good time!

07/11/2026

**Update** ALL PIT AND GENERAL ADMISSION PARKING is behind the High School and the 4H building. ONLY Trucks & Trailers in the pits.

TONIGHT! Saturday, July 11th, join us for our Demolition Derby at the Washington County Fair in Nashville, Illinois!
General Admission: $15
Pit Pass $25
Rider $40
Driver $50
Drivers and riders sign up and register at the derby in the pits.
Come join us for a smashing good time!

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

Tonight did not unfold as we had all hoped.

Due to two intense downpours and for everyone’s safety, we have made the difficult decision to conclude tonight’s show early.

We know many of you traveled to Nashville and eagerly anticipated an unforgettable night of music with us. We deeply appreciate your passion and the tireless efforts of everyone involved in trying to make the event possible.

Our team is working diligently to finalize a plan to take care of our guests. We appreciate your patience as we sort out the details, and we will provide an update as soon as possible. Please stay connected with us on social media for the latest information.

Thank you for your understanding and your support.

07/10/2026

Tonight's concert is experiencing a weather delay. We are taking a one hour pause for the safety of all concert goers and production crew. We will resume as soon as we get the all clear to resume the party. Thank you for your understanding.

07/10/2026

We are diligently prepping the concert track area for any kind of weather that may come our way. Inclement weather may happen at any time here in Southern Illinois so we chipped the track area to keep it as mud free as possible. If lightning or strong winds occur please be aware to evacuate to the Expo building or to your vehicle. We are just as excited about tonight as you are but everyone's safety is our top priority. We are doing everything possible to make this concert happen for you.

07/10/2026

Stage is going up and the track is tarped. We are prepared and ready to party tomorrow!
SOLD OUT - Gretchen Wilson with Drew Baldridge | Nashville, Illinois

07/09/2026

Tomorrow is show day!
Gates open at 6pm / show starts at 7pm

07/09/2026

TONIGHT! Thursday, July 9th, Join us for the Washington County Fair Dirt Dash in Nashville, Illinois. $2,000 in payouts!
It all starts at 7pm!
General Admission $15
Kids (3-10) $5
Pit passes $20
🚗A "Dirt Dash" is a fun, budget-friendly car race using older, unmodified front-wheel-drive vehicles on a dirt track /obstacle course.
🏁Concept: Take an old, inexpensive front-wheel-drive car (think beat-up Fords, Chevys) and race them on a dirt oval track.
🏆Vibe: High-energy & community-focused.

Want to be a participant?
Click here to see the rules:
https://www.thewashingtoncountyfair.com/event-details/family-night-dirt-dash-2
Register here to participate: [email protected]